Comparison

Manuals Viewer vs Range Pocket

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Manuals Viewer

Access and save manuals for Colorado Time Systems products for offline viewing. This app is ideal for quick troubleshooting without an internet connection.

Highlights
  • View product manuals
  • Download manuals
  • Save manuals for offline access
  • On-deck troubleshooting
  • Colorado Time Systems product support
Features
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View, download and save manuals for all your Colorado Time Systems products. Once saved, you can access your manuals without an internet connection. Perfect for on-deck troubleshooting.

About

Range Pocket

Manage range visits, firearms, accessories, ammo, maintenance, and training in one organized app. Track your shooting sessions, firearm details, and training progress. Includes instructor tools for student management and class scheduling.

Highlights
  • Range visit logging and planning
  • Firearm collection management
  • Accessory and ammo inventory
  • Maintenance and modification tracking
  • Custom training plan creation
  • Instructor tools for student management
  • Map search for shooting ranges
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Range Pocket — Your Complete Shooting Companion An ArmorySync™ product. Range Pocket is an all-in-one app designed for firearm owners, students, and instructors to manage range visits, firearms, accessories, ammo, maintenance, modifications, and training — all in one organized, intuitive interface. Your data is stored locally on your device and is never synced to the cloud, keeping your information private and fully under your control. A free trial is included so you can explore the app before subscribing. RANGE VISIT MANAGEMENT Manage and organize your shooting sessions with detailed logging and planning tools. • Search Ranges Through Map: Find nearby shooting ranges or add custom ones using the built-in map. • Detailed Visit Records: Log date, time, duration, location, notes, rounds fired, and firearms used. • Visit Checklist: Prepare for range days with a customizable checklist so you never forget essential gear. • Visit Gallery: Attach photos to each visit for a visual record of your sessions. FIREARM MANAGEMENT Organize and access information for your entire firearm collection. • Modern Management System: Quickly browse, sort, and locate firearms with an efficient interface. • Comprehensive Firearm Details: Record make, model, type, caliber, serial number, purchase info, and more. • Photo Gallery: Attach multiple images for easy identification and documentation. • Favorite Status: Mark frequently used or special firearms for fast access. ACCESSORY MANAGEMENT Track all attachments and gear in one structured inventory. • Organized by Type: Categorize optics, magazines, grips, holsters, and other accessories. • Detailed Accessory Information: Record name, type, purchase details, acquisition date, price, source, and notes. • Linked Firearms: Connect accessories to specific firearms for clear tracking. AMMO MANAGEMENT Know your ammunition levels at a glance. • Organized Inventory: Track ammo types, calibers, quantities, and usage. • Purchase History: Log purchase date, vendor, quantity, and price for full visibility. MAINTENANCE & MODIFICATIONS Keep your firearms performing at their best. • Maintenance Records: Track cleanings, inspections, and service history. • Modification Tracking: Document upgrades, installations, and custom changes over time. TRAINING PLAN MANAGEMENT Structure your training and monitor progress. • Custom Training Plans: Build personalized plans with drills tailored to your goals. • Progress Tracking: Check off completed drills and review past training sessions. INSTRUCTOR MODE Professional tools designed specifically for firearm instructors. • Student Management: Maintain detailed profiles, notes, skill levels, and training history for every student. • Private Class Scheduling: Create and manage private lessons with date, time, students, and class details. • Instructor Calendar: View your schedule in clean weekly and monthly layouts designed for teaching. • Instructor Dashboard: Access upcoming classes, recent activity, and student lists from one command center. PRIVACY FIRST All data stays on your device. No cloud syncing. No external servers. Your information remains private and accessible only to you. For support, contact: support@armorysync.com

Screenshots

Manuals Viewer4 screens
Range Pocket4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Manuals Viewer at 100% against Range Pocket's 33%. Manuals Viewer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Range Pocket's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (7 vs 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. Range Pocket sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Manuals Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Manuals Viewer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Range Pocket has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Manuals Viewer's written reviews are positive against 33% of Range Pocket's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Manuals Viewer ships an update every 3 months, Range Pocket fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Manuals Viewer versus Range Pocket: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterManuals ViewerRange Pocket
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.0 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings17 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB92 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperColorado Time SystemsArmorySync LLC

Customer experience

Manuals Viewer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Range Pocket

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral28.6%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Manuals Viewer

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Range Pocket

Subscriptions4
  • Premium (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Premium for Instructor (Monthly)$14.991 Month
  • Premium (Annual)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
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  • Premium for Instructor (Annual)7 Days trial$149.991 Year

Questions

Is Manuals Viewer free?
Manuals Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Range Pocket free?
Range Pocket is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Manuals Viewer or Range Pocket?
Manuals Viewer is rated higher. Manuals Viewer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Range Pocket averages 4.0 from 7 ratings.
Do Manuals Viewer or Range Pocket have ads?
Neither Manuals Viewer nor Range Pocket shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Manuals Viewer or Range Pocket?
Manuals Viewer ships an update every 3 months, and Range Pocket fortnightly. Most recently, Manuals Viewer was updated on October 3, 2026 and Range Pocket on October 11, 2026.

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