Comparison

Handloader vs gpsTargetSetup

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

gpsTargetSetup

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Use this GPS-based app to position shooting targets at desired distances for recreational firearm, airsoft or archery training. A shooting bench can be set, and up to 10 targets can be defined. This app remembers your last target setup, which makes it easy to place targets in the same locations the next time you shoot. A table of target info and pop-up dialog boxes allow you to review target distances and elevation delta's. There is no limit set by this app for how far a target can be from the bench. Settings can be modified to choose satellite or standard Apple maps. In Settings you can also choose different icons for the bench, target and location arrow. This app will still work when it is out of WiFi reception range.

Screenshots

Handloader4 screens
gpsTargetSetup4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Handloader at Free against gpsTargetSetup's $0.99. Handloader also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). gpsTargetSetup's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 41) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months). On 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

Handloader is free to download; gpsTargetSetup costs $0.99 up front. Handloader sells 41 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per year. gpsTargetSetup asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Handloader ships an update every 8 months, gpsTargetSetup every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and August 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Handloader versus gpsTargetSetup: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHandloadergpsTargetSetup
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating3.9 (55 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews
Number of ratings55 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB7 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMagzter Inc.Timothy Kelley

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

gpsTargetSetup

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Handloader free?
Handloader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is gpsTargetSetup free?
gpsTargetSetup costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Handloader or gpsTargetSetup have ads?
Neither Handloader nor gpsTargetSetup shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Handloader or gpsTargetSetup?
Handloader ships an update every 8 months, and gpsTargetSetup every 3 months. Most recently, Handloader was updated on September 13, 2026 and gpsTargetSetup on August 20, 2026.

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