# Handloader vs Load Data Suite

The clearest difference is price: Handloader at Free against Load Data Suite's $4.99. Handloader also leads on rating (3.9 vs 3.0) and review sentiment (57% vs 25%). Load Data Suite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 41) and update cadence (weekly vs every 8 months). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Handloader is free to download; Load Data Suite costs $4.99 up front. Handloader sells 41 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per year. Load Data Suite asks for nothing beyond the download.

Handloader holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Handloader has 55 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Handloader's written reviews are positive against 25% of Load Data Suite's.

Handloader ships an update every 8 months, Load Data Suite weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Handloader | Load Data Suite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[3.9 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handloader/id905933887/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/load-data-suite/id1553711058/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **55** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **57.1% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Paid** |
| Size | 40 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Magzter Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/406791755) | [Jesse Haskins](https://appshunter.io/developer/682106394) |

## What reviewers say

### Handloader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handloader/id905933887)

This app is a digital journal dedicated to the sport of ammunition reloading. It covers reloading for pistols, rifles, and shotguns, along with the science of pressures and bullet performance. Subscriptions are available for purchase within the app.

**Highlights:** Ammunition reloading journal, Covers pistols, rifles, and shotguns, Explores science of pressures, Details bullet performance, Magazine subscriptions available

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (41)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handloader 30 | $8.99 | per year |
| Handloader | $10.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year Digital Subscription | $17.99 | per year |
| Handloader August-September 2014 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader October - November 2014 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader December -January 2015 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader February-March 2013 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader December - January 2012 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader December - January 2011 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader February -March 2015 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader August - September 2015 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader June - July 2016 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Oct - Nov 2018 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader April - may 2011 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader August - September 2017 | $4.99 | one-time |
| April - May 2019 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader - June July 2024 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader June - July 2012 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader April - May 2015 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader August - September 2016 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader April - May 2013 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader August - September 2012 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader August-September 2013 | $4.99 | one-time |
| June - July 2019 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader Oct - Nov 2019 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader June - July 2011 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader June July 2022 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader December - January 2010 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader October - November 2016 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader February - March 2017 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader April - May 2017 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader December - January  2013 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader October - November 2011 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader June - July 2015 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader Oct - Nov 2014 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader October - November 2015 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader Dec 2019 - Jan 2020 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Jun Jul 2020 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader April - May 2010 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader Special Issue 2018 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Winter Special 2017 | $7.99 | one-time |


### Load Data Suite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/load-data-suite/id1553711058)

This app helps firearm enthusiasts develop and fine-tune ammunition loads. It calculates shot group accuracy, records environmental conditions, and stores firearm and component data for comprehensive load development and range analysis.

**Highlights:** Shot group calculator, Load development and variations, Firearm and component storage, Range report recording, Environmental condition logging, Component search and preloaded data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Handloader free?

Handloader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Load Data Suite free?

Load Data Suite costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Handloader or Load Data Suite?

Handloader is rated higher. Handloader averages 3.9 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Load Data Suite averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Handloader or Load Data Suite have ads?

Neither Handloader nor Load Data Suite shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Handloader or Load Data Suite?

Handloader ships an update every 8 months, and Load Data Suite weekly. Most recently, Handloader was updated on October 2, 2026 and Load Data Suite on October 5, 2026.

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