Comparison

Handloader vs Backwoodsman Magazine

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
Read full description

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

Backwoodsman Magazine

This publication preserves the spirit of Old Frontier living, offering articles on primitive hunting, fishing, tool lore, and wilderness survival. Each bi-monthly issue provides how-to projects and historical information for enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Old Frontier living preservation
  • Primitive hunting and fishing
  • Tool and weapons lore
  • Wilderness survival guides
  • How-to projects
  • Historical articles
Features
Read full description

Backwoodsman magazine was started in 1980 and is published bi-monthly. We are dedicated to preserving Old Frontier living, primitive hunting and fishing, tool and weapons lore, and wilderness survival. Each issue includes articles, information, and how-to projects associated with this unique period of North American history.

Screenshots

Handloader4 screens
Backwoodsman Magazine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Handloader at 57% against Backwoodsman Magazine's 0%. Handloader also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Backwoodsman Magazine's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 41) and rating (4.3 vs 3.9). On price, ratings volume 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. Backwoodsman Magazine asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Backwoodsman Magazine holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 55 and 60 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of Handloader's written reviews are positive against 0% of Backwoodsman Magazine's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Handloader versus Backwoodsman Magazine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHandloaderBackwoodsman Magazine
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (55 ratings)4.3 (60 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5560 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB40 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMagzter Inc.PressReader Inc

Customer experience

Handloader

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

Backwoodsman Magazine

All ratings53 ratings
Positive77.4%
Neutral1.9%
Negative20.8%
Written reviews7 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

Backwoodsman Magazine

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Handloader free?
Handloader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Backwoodsman Magazine free?
Backwoodsman Magazine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Handloader or Backwoodsman Magazine?
Backwoodsman Magazine is rated higher. Handloader averages 3.9 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Backwoodsman Magazine averages 4.3 from 60 ratings.
Do Handloader or Backwoodsman Magazine have ads?
Backwoodsman Magazine shows ads; Handloader does not.

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