# Rifle vs Reactor (Official)

The clearest difference is rating: Reactor (Official) at 5.0 against Rifle's 4.4. Reactor (Official) also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). Rifle's advantage is ratings volume (24 vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rifle sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. Reactor (Official) asks for nothing beyond the download.

Reactor (Official) holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rifle has 24 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Rifle's written reviews are positive against 100% of Reactor (Official)'s.

Rifle ships an update every 8 months, Reactor (Official) every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rifle | Reactor (Official) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rifle/id905934027/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reactor-official/id1506522968/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 40 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Magzter Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/406791755) | [Reactor, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506522967) |

## What reviewers say

### Rifle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rifle/id905934027)

This digital magazine offers in-depth coverage of all aspects of rifles, including gunsmithing, shooting, and accuracy. Explore articles on various rifle types, cartridges, and custom gunmakers. Stay updated with the latest reviews and features on sporting firearms.

**Highlights:** In-depth rifle coverage, Gunsmithing and shooting techniques, Articles on rifle evolution, Classic and modern cartridges, Reviews of custom gunmakers, Latest issue features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rifle  30 | $6.99 | per year |
| Rifle | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year Digital Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Rifle September 2014 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rifle AR Special Edition 2013 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rifle Mauser Special Edition 2011 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rifle's The Legacy of Lever Guns Special Edition Winter 2009 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rifle All-American .30s Special Edition Fall 2010 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rifle July/August 2015 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Bore Rifles and Cartridges | $6.99 | one-time |


### Reactor (Official)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reactor-official/id1506522968)

This app enhances shooting performance by automating data logging and providing insights into shots, sets, and environmental conditions. It offers real-time metrics and maintenance reminders for rifle components, similar to a fitness tracker for marksmanship.

**Highlights:** Automated data logging, Shooting performance insights, Rifle component maintenance alerts, Real-time heads-up display, Weather information integration, Shot and set summaries

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rifle free?

Rifle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Reactor (Official) free?

Reactor (Official) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Rifle or Reactor (Official)?

Reactor (Official) is rated higher. Rifle averages 4.4 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Reactor (Official) averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Rifle or Reactor (Official) have ads?

Neither Rifle nor Reactor (Official) shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rifle or Reactor (Official)?

Rifle ships an update every 8 months, and Reactor (Official) every 2 weeks. Most recently, Rifle was updated on November 1, 2026 and Reactor (Official) on November 3, 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.*