Comparison

Bow Hunt Simulator vs Huntin Fool

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

Head to head
About

Bow Hunt Simulator

A technical ballistics simulator for bow hunters. It models arrow flight in real-time 3D, providing hit information based on distance, direction, elevation, and wind. Customize bow and arrow setups for various game targets.

Highlights
  • Real-time 3D arrow flight simulation
  • Target hit information (distance, direction, elevation, wind)
  • Adjustable pin sight
  • Customizable arrow velocity, weight, and type
  • Multiple game targets (Elk, Whitetail, etc.)
Features
Currently charting
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Visual technical ballistics bow simulator intended for hunters. This app is not a game but a simplified technical ballistic hunting simulator for bow and archery hunters, it has been developed based on feature request from hunters. The app simulates arrow flight in realtime 3d and provides useful target hit information based on target distance, direction, elevation of hunter and wind. Bow and arrow setup has adjustable pin sight and arrow velocity, weight and type. Targets available are Elk, Whitetail, Roedeer, Wild Turkey, Coyote and Wildboar. For rifle hunters: Check out the "Rifle Hunt Simulator" app, designed around the same concept

About

Huntin Fool

Access detailed hunting resources, including draw odds, deadlines, and state-specific information for Western Big Game. Plan your applications with a cost calculator and get personalized advice from experienced Hunt Advisors.

Highlights
  • Proprietary draw odds with tailored point-based sorting
  • Cost calculator for multi-state application budgeting
  • Podcast with Hunt Advisors for strategy and recommendations
  • State directory with quick links to fish & game websites
  • Personalized advice from experienced Hunt Advisors
  • Hunt finder for outfitters, landowner tags, and permits
Features
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GO ON MORE HUNTS WITH BETTER INFORMATION. Stay in the know with draw deadlines, alerts, and state-by-state hunting resources for Western Big Game. DRAW DEADLINES Huntin' Fool's proprietary draw odds features sortable columns, odds that are individually tailored to the number of points you have in each state, and are based on complete draw data sets from the states. You won't find more accurate and user-friendly draw odds than ours. COST CALCULATOR If you want to start applying in multiple states, figuring out the costs to do so can be overwhelming. Each state is different as far as what fees are required when you apply versus what is required if you draw, what fees are refundable versus non-refundable, etc. Our Cost Calculator takes the guesswork out of it so you know exactly what to expect and can create an application strategy based on your budget. BUILT TO HUNT PODCAST Hosted by our Hunt Advisors, you get information straight from the guys who do the research. Topics include draw overviews, application strategies, individual state hunt and unit recommendations, Hunt Advisor hunt recaps, and more. STATE DIRECTORY Access quick links to individual states’ fish & game websites. Quick links include applying for the draw, draw results, point lookup where applicable, hunter education, and the department website. TALK TO A HUNT ADVISOR Have you ever wanted to ask the best hunters where to go to take a big animal? Now you can. Our Hunt Advisors provide individualized advice to help you access better hunts. Our team will learn your hunting goals and then draw from over 200 years combined hunting experience and countless hours of research and analysis to provide you actionable advice to accomplish them. HUNT FINDER Access a directory of outfitters, landowner tags, reduced price hunts, and conservation permits. Includes advanced filtering options to find the hunts you are interested in. YOUTUBE Access dozens of videos with the sole purpose to educate and entertain. Videos include hunt films, gear reviews, podcasts, and state tag allocation processes including draws, over-the-counter tags, and leftover tag opportunities.

Screenshots

Bow Hunt Simulator4 screens
Huntin Fool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Huntin Fool at Free against Bow Hunt Simulator's $3.99. Huntin Fool also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (67% vs 52%). Bow Hunt Simulator's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months) and chart position (#19 vs unranked). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Huntin Fool is free to download; Bow Hunt Simulator costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Huntin Fool holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Bow Hunt Simulator's written reviews are positive against 67% of Huntin Fool's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bow Hunt Simulator ships an update every 2 months, Huntin Fool every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Bow Hunt Simulator versus Huntin Fool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBow Hunt SimulatorHuntin Fool
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (20 ratings)4.8 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.4% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings20 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#19 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB25 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperKristian StensoenesYour Dream Hunt, LLC

Customer experience

Bow Hunt Simulator

All ratings21 ratings
Positive76.2%
Neutral9.5%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive52.4%
Neutral11.9%
Negative35.7%

Huntin Fool

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Bow Hunt Simulator

No in-app purchases

None

Huntin Fool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bow Hunt Simulator free?
Bow Hunt Simulator costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Huntin Fool free?
Huntin Fool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bow Hunt Simulator or Huntin Fool?
Huntin Fool is rated higher. Bow Hunt Simulator averages 4.2 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Huntin Fool averages 4.8 from 9 ratings.
Do Bow Hunt Simulator or Huntin Fool have ads?
Neither Bow Hunt Simulator nor Huntin Fool shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bow Hunt Simulator or Huntin Fool?
Bow Hunt Simulator ships an update every 2 months, and Huntin Fool every 8 months. Most recently, Bow Hunt Simulator was updated on November 13, 2026 and Huntin Fool on November 3, 2026.

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