# Range Buddy

> The perfect companion for your range session.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.reloaderscloud.rangebuddy](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.reloaderscloud.rangebuddy)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.reloaderscloud.rangebuddy`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Reloader's Cloud
- **Category:** SPORTS
- **Downloads:** 139,080
- **Rating:** 3.62 / 5 (405 ratings)
- **Version:** 8.1.1
- **Last updated:** 2024-02-25
- **First published:** 2014-04-09
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 21 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.reloaderscloud.rangebuddy)
- **Website:** [http://reloaderscloud.appspot.com/](http://reloaderscloud.appspot.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://reloaderscloud.appspot.com/privacypolicy.htm](https://reloaderscloud.appspot.com/privacypolicy.htm)

## Description

Range Buddy is the perfect mobile companion for precision rifle shooting enthusiasts. This powerful app lets you capture properly scaled target images using your phone's camera or pick images from your device library. You can manually set picture scale and re-analyze targets for precise results.

Key features include support for both Imperial and Metric measurements, analyzing multiple groups per target, calculating group size and point of impact, and generating analyzed images for records and easy sharing. Additionally, Range Buddy allows you to record equipment setups, shooting conditions like temperature and wind, and GPS locations, helping you manage and track your shooting sessions effortlessly. Share your results via email or social media directly from the app.

## Rankings

- #190,025 — Overall
- #12 — range

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.reloaderscloud.rangebuddy.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Range Buddy is valued for its shooting tracking and calculation features, appealing to range users who want detailed insights. However, users face issues with a clunky and unintuitive interface that requires a learning curve, instability and crashes after recent updates or with newer Android versions, and the loss of historical data. Community-requested improvements include better statistics, rifle/ammo lists, and smoother navigation. Developer responsiveness and external tutorials help mitigate some usability challenges.

### Pros

- Great for tracking shooting performance and precise calculations of group size and scope adjustments.
- Stable and functional once learned; useful for rifle shooting and gives mean radius measurements.
- Developer responsive and helpful with issues.
- Offers great features that appeal to range users wanting detailed shot tracking.
- Availability of external tutorials aids in understanding and using the app effectively.

### Cons

- Recent updates caused loss of historical data, frustrating users.
- User interface is clunky, not intuitive, and requires learning curve.
- App experiences crashes and bugs on newer Android versions, leading to instability.
- Lacks certain features like statistics (e.g., CEP calculation) and lists for rifles and ammunition.
- Navigation issues with Android gestures and some confusing button labels and unclear icons.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.reloaderscloud.rangebuddy)