Comparison

Handloader vs The Load Ledger

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

The Load Ledger

This app helps firearm reloaders meticulously track their load recipes, component inventory, and ammunition on hand. It centralizes all reloading data, including range session results and chronograph information, to streamline the process and improve shot performance.

Highlights
  • Unlimited load recipe creation and storage
  • Component inventory tracking with lot numbers
  • Ammunition management by caliber and recipe
  • Range session logging and performance tracking
  • Chronograph data import and analysis
  • Photo and documentation attachments
Features
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LoadLedger Reloading. Organized. Take complete control of your reloading data with LoadLedger—the all-in-one platform built for reloaders who demand precision, organization, and performance. Whether you’re developing match-grade loads, managing component inventory, or tracking ammunition on hand, LoadLedger keeps every detail in one place. No more spreadsheets, notebooks, or scattered notes. LoadLedger centralizes your entire reloading operation so you can spend less time searching for data and more time behind the press and on the range. Key Features Load Recipe Management * Create and store unlimited load recipes * Track powder charges, bullets, primers, brass, seating depth, COAL, and more * Save multiple recipe revisions and test variations * Quickly search and compare loads Component Inventory Tracking * Monitor powder, primers, bullets, brass, and other components * Automatically deduct inventory as rounds are loaded * Track lot numbers and purchase details * Get alerts before critical components run low Ammunition Management * Track loaded ammunition by caliber and recipe * Know exactly what’s available and ready to shoot * Monitor round counts and storage locations * Record ammunition usage over time Range Session Tracking * Log range trips and shooting sessions * Record accuracy results, environmental conditions, and notes * Track performance of specific loads * Build a complete history of load development Chronograph Integration * Import chronograph data directly into your load records * Store velocity strings, averages, extreme spread (ES), and standard deviation (SD) * Compare performance across different load recipes * Analyze trends and optimize your loads with confidence Photos & Documentation * Attach photos to recipes, targets, brass, and range sessions * Maintain a visual history of your load development process * Keep all supporting documentation linked to your data Complete Reloading Database * Securely store years of load data * Access your records whenever you need them * Keep every recipe, component, and performance result organized in one location Built for Serious Reloaders Whether you’re a precision rifle competitor, hunter, recreational shooter, or dedicated handloader, LoadLedger gives you the tools to manage every aspect of your reloading workflow. Track Every Load. Manage Every Component. Improve Every Shot. LoadLedger — Reloading. Organized.

Screenshots

Handloader4 screens
The Load Ledger3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Load Ledger at 100% against Handloader's 57%. The Load Ledger also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Handloader's advantage is ratings volume (55 vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per year. The Load Ledger asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Load Ledger holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. 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 100% of The Load Ledger's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Handloader ships an update every 8 months, The Load Ledger every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Handloader versus The Load Ledger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHandloaderThe Load Ledger
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (55 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings55 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB44 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMagzter Inc.matt Ragsdale

Customer experience

Handloader

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

The Load Ledger

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Handloader

Subscriptions3
  • Handloader 30$8.991 Year
  • Handloader$10.996 Months
  • 1 Year Digital Subscription7 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time7
  • Handloader August-September 2014$4.99
  • Handloader October - November 2014$4.99
  • Handloader December -January 2015$4.99
Show 4 more
  • Handloader February-March 2013$4.99
  • Handloader December - January 2011$4.99
  • Handloader February -March 2015$4.99
  • Handloader June - July 2016$4.99
None

The Load Ledger

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Handloader free?
Handloader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Load Ledger free?
The Load Ledger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Handloader or The Load Ledger?
The Load Ledger is rated higher. Handloader averages 3.9 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while The Load Ledger averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Handloader or The Load Ledger have ads?
Neither Handloader nor The Load Ledger shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Handloader or The Load Ledger?
Handloader ships an update every 8 months, and The Load Ledger every 3 weeks. Most recently, Handloader was updated on November 1, 2026 and The Load Ledger on October 31, 2026.

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