# Handloader vs The Load Ledger

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Handloader | The Load Ledger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handloader/id905933887/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-load-ledger/id6776064897/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **55** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 40 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Magzter Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/406791755) | [matt Ragsdale](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776064899) |

## 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 (10)**

| 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 2011 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader February -March 2015 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handloader June - July 2016 | $4.99 | one-time |


### The Load Ledger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-load-ledger/id6776064897)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*