Comparison

Handloader vs IndoorBase

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

IndoorBase

This app helps Glock Sport Shooting Foundation (GSSF) indoor league participants track their match scores. It allows users to add new series, enter scores, generate performance reports, and visualize progress with graphs. The app also supports tracking multiple shooters and includes data backup and restore functionality.

Highlights
  • Track GSSF Indoor League scores
  • Add new match series
  • Generate PDF, HTML, CSV reports
  • Graph performance trends
  • Manage multiple shooter profiles
  • Backup and restore data
Features
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IndoorBase, from our ScoreBase series of Apps, is a database for keeping track of your Glock Sport Shooting Foundation (GSSF) Indoor League scores. GSSFIndoor allows you to: • Add new GSSF Match Series. • Quickly enter Match Scores. • Create PDF, HTML and CSV format reports of your performance. • Graph your performance and Print and Email the Graphs. • Keep track of multiple shooter's performance. • Easily Backup and Restore your data. If you shoot in GSSF Indoor League events IndoorBase is for you. DISCLAIMER: This program is not developed, authorized, endorsed, or warranted by GLOCK, Inc. "GLOCK" and "GSSF" are federally registered trademarks of GLOCK, Inc. Neither Pacific Micro Consulting, nor the developer of this program, are affiliated in any manner with, or otherwise endorsed by, GLOCK, Inc.

Screenshots

Handloader4 screens
IndoorBase4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Handloader at Free against IndoorBase's $1.99. Handloader also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). IndoorBase's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 41). On ratings volume, 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; IndoorBase costs $1.99 up front. Handloader sells 41 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per year. IndoorBase asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IndoorBase holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 55 and 22 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Handloader's written reviews are positive against 67% of IndoorBase's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Handloader ships an update every 8 months, IndoorBase every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Handloader versus IndoorBase: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHandloaderIndoorBase
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating3.9 (55 ratings)4.5 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings55 — better22
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionPaid — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB14 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMagzter Inc.Matt Longmire

Customer experience

Handloader

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

IndoorBase

All ratings22 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral4.5%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

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

IndoorBase

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Handloader free?
Handloader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IndoorBase free?
IndoorBase costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Handloader or IndoorBase?
IndoorBase is rated higher. Handloader averages 3.9 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while IndoorBase averages 4.5 from 22 ratings.
Do Handloader or IndoorBase have ads?
Neither Handloader nor IndoorBase shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Handloader or IndoorBase?
Handloader ships an update every 8 months, and IndoorBase every 6 weeks. Most recently, Handloader was updated on October 2, 2026 and IndoorBase on October 4, 2026.

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