ApexLOAD PRO vs Quickload

Both QuickLOAD and ApexLOAD PRO are internal ballistics calculators that allow users to calculate pressure, case fill ratio, powder conversion, and muzzle velocity for a desired load. Both platforms also feature extensive databases covering a wide range of calibers, bullets, and powders.

However, QuickLOAD has not provided component or application updates since 2021, which means its database is increasingly outdated. In contrast, ApexLOAD PRO maintains a continuously updated component database. Users can submit requests for new components and feature enhancements, and these requests are actively used by the ApexLOAD PRO community. The implementation status of such requests can be tracked online.

Another major difference lies in the application format. QuickLOAD is a legacy desktop application that runs exclusively on Windows PCs. Installation and execution require a CD-ROM drive, which many modern computers no longer include. ApexLOAD PRO, by contrast, is a modern, cloud-based web application that can be accessed from any device with a browser. All data is stored in the cloud and can therefore be synchronized and shared across devices.

A more detailed comparison is provided below.