Comparison

Handloader vs Caldwell Shooting

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Handloader

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
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Handloader the ammunition reloading journal is the only magazine in the world dedicated to the sport of reloading. Handloader has been published for 50 years and covers reloading for pistols, rifles and shotguns. In addition to reloading it covers the science of pressures and bullet performance. Magazine Subscriptions are available for purchase inside this app. Six months subscription - $10.99 (automatically renewed until canceled) One year subscription - $12.99 (automatically renewed until canceled) Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period unless you change your subscription preferences in your account settings. You can manage your subscriptions through your account settings after purchase on your device. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Please visit http://www.magzter.com/ns/privacy-policy.html for our Privacy Policy and http://www.magzter.com/ns/terms_condition.html for our Terms & Conditions

About

Caldwell Shooting

This app helps shooters collect and manage ballistic data from compatible chronographs. It allows users to track firearm profiles, log shooting sessions, and gain insights to improve accuracy.

Highlights
  • Real-time velocity collection
  • Firearm profile management
  • Shooting string tracking
  • Data-rich performance insights
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Enhance Your Shooting Accuracy Introducing the Caldwell Brand App – your ultimate companion for collecting and managing ballistic data. Whether you're a professional shooter or an enthusiastic hobbyist, this app brings precision and ease to your shooting sessions. Key Features: Collect Real-Time Velocities: Seamlessly integrate with leading chronographs like the Caldwell Ballistic Precision Chronograph, Caldwell Ballistic G2, and Radar Velociradar to capture bullet velocities in real-time. Manage Firearm Profiles: Store and manage multiple firearm profiles. Customize settings for different firearms to ensure you're always equipped with the most accurate shooting data. Track String Sessions: Save and review shooting strings to analyze performance and make adjustments on the fly. Each session is logged with detailed data to help you track your progress. Data-Rich Insights: With comprehensive data collection, the app provides insights into your shooting patterns, helping you make informed adjustments to enhance accuracy and performance. User-Friendly Interface: Designed with the shooter in mind, the interface is intuitive and easy to navigate, allowing you to focus more on shooting and less on setup.

Screenshots

Handloader4 screens
Caldwell Shooting4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Handloader at 57% against Caldwell Shooting's 0%. Handloader also leads on rating (3.9 vs 2.7) and ratings volume (55 vs 7). Caldwell Shooting's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 41) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 8 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Handloader sells 41 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per year. Caldwell Shooting asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Handloader holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Handloader has 55 ratings behind it against 7, 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 0% of Caldwell Shooting's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Handloader ships an update every 8 months, Caldwell Shooting every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Handloader versus Caldwell Shooting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHandloaderCaldwell Shooting
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (55 ratings) — better2.7 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings55 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB117 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMagzter Inc.American Outdoor Brands, Inc.

Customer experience

Handloader

All ratings55 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative23.6%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%

Caldwell Shooting

All ratings7 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

41 purchases

Handloader

Subscriptions3
  • Handloader 30$8.991 Year
  • Handloader$10.996 Months
  • 1 Year Digital Subscription7 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time38
  • Handloader August-September 2014$4.99
  • Handloader October - November 2014$4.99
  • Handloader December -January 2015$4.99
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  • Handloader February-March 2013$4.99
  • Handloader December - January 2012$4.99
  • Handloader December - January 2011$4.99
  • Handloader February -March 2015$4.99
  • Handloader August - September 2015$4.99
  • Handloader June - July 2016$4.99
  • Oct - Nov 2018$4.99
  • Handloader April - may 2011$4.99
  • Handloader August - September 2017$4.99
  • April - May 2019$4.99
  • Handloader - June July 2024$4.99
  • Handloader June - July 2012$4.99
  • Handloader April - May 2015$4.99
  • Handloader August - September 2016$4.99
  • Handloader April - May 2013$4.99
  • Handloader August - September 2012$4.99
  • Handloader August-September 2013$4.99
  • June - July 2019$4.99
  • Handloader Oct - Nov 2019$4.99
  • Handloader June - July 2011$4.99
  • Handloader June July 2022$4.99
  • Handloader December - January 2010$4.99
  • Handloader October - November 2016$4.99
  • Handloader February - March 2017$4.99
  • Handloader April - May 2017$4.99
  • Handloader December - January 2013$4.99
  • Handloader October - November 2011$4.99
  • Handloader June - July 2015$4.99
  • Handloader Oct - Nov 2014$4.99
  • Handloader October - November 2015$4.99
  • Handloader Dec 2019 - Jan 2020$4.99
  • Jun Jul 2020$4.99
  • Handloader April - May 2010$4.99
  • Handloader Special Issue 2018$7.99
  • Winter Special 2017$7.99
None

Caldwell Shooting

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Handloader free?
Handloader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Caldwell Shooting free?
Caldwell Shooting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Handloader or Caldwell Shooting?
Handloader is rated higher. Handloader averages 3.9 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Caldwell Shooting averages 2.7 from 7 ratings.
Do Handloader or Caldwell Shooting have ads?
Neither Handloader nor Caldwell Shooting shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Handloader or Caldwell Shooting?
Handloader ships an update every 8 months, and Caldwell Shooting every 2 weeks. Most recently, Handloader was updated on October 19, 2026 and Caldwell Shooting on October 18, 2026.

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