Comparison

Bow Hunt Simulator vs Eagle Ballistics

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
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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

Eagle Ballistics

This app provides advanced ballistics calculations for long-range shooting and competitive marksmanship. It offers detailed environmental adjustments, wind correction, and trajectory predictions. A free version is available with limitations, alongside tiered subscriptions for enhanced features and range.

Highlights
  • Fast and accurate ballistic engine
  • Environmental and wind correction
  • Gyroscopic stability analysis
  • Built-in documentation and videos
  • PRS mode for multi-target and moving targets
  • Bluetooth connectivity for sensors and rangefinders
Features
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A full featured ballistics app for long range hunters and PRS shooters. Incredibly fast and accurate ballistic engine. Many calibration and setup tools. Detailed documentation is built-in. Free Download includes almost all features with 100yd Range limitation. Paid subscriptions: * Lite Subscription: Most features are available up to 500yd * Long Range: No range limit * PRS: Multi-Target and Moving Targets Documentation and Videos * Detailed Built-in Documentation for all Features * Videos: see http://eagleballistics.com Ballistic Engine * Ballistic Coefficient * Gyroscopic Stability * Air: Temperature, Pressure, Humidity, Density * Wind: Cross, Head/Tail * Angle Modified Range * Spin Drift * Aerodynamic Jump * Coriolis (horizontal) * Vertical Eotvos * Gravity Adjustment * Tripod shooting error correction * Valley Wind Correction Calculations * Max-ordinate calculation * Retained Energy on Impact * Retained Velocity on impact * Flight Time * Speed of Sound * Transonic Zone Wind * Manual Entry * Bluetooth Wind Meter Advanced Wind Subscription includes Rain and Mirage conversion tools Rain and Mirage to Windspeed Converter Supported iPhone Sensors * Latitude from internal GPS * Station Pressure * Camera * Screen Ruler * Angle Sensor for Inclination * Compass for Azimuth Bluetooth Connectivity * Most Range Finders * Most Environmental Sensors * Most Wind Meters Warning * Excessive bullet RPM * Insufficient Gyroscope Stability * Max Hunting Range for Lead/Copper Bullets Units * MOA or MIL Scope Turrets * Imperial and Metric Units Built in Tools & Calibration * Scope Correction Factor Calculator * Ballistic Coefficient and Muzzle Velocity Truing * Scope Height: Visual Ruler or Calipers * Zero Height & Offset: Visual Ruler * Ranging with Reticle and/or Animal Size * Target Inclination and Azimuth * Target Speed * Wind Average Databases * Rifle (Max 30 Rifles) * Bullets Library * Lane/Targets Range Cards * Standard Drop Table * Wind Variation Table * Detailed Target Analysis * Rifle Stock Table PRS Mode * Multiple Lanes with Multiple Targets * Instant Calculation and Update for All Targets * Relative Wind According to Target Azimuth * Allows Wind Variation Settings * Moving Target Lead Calculation Diagnostics * Sensitive Analysis * Accuracy Analysis License: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://eagleballistics.com/privacy-policy Patent No .: US 11,415,592 B2

Screenshots

Bow Hunt Simulator4 screens
Eagle Ballistics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Eagle Ballistics at Free against Bow Hunt Simulator's $3.99. Eagle Ballistics also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (75% vs 52%). Bow Hunt Simulator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and chart position (#5 vs #186). On ratings volume, 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

Eagle Ballistics is free to download; Bow Hunt Simulator costs $3.99 up front. Eagle Ballistics sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Bow Hunt Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Eagle Ballistics holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 30 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Bow Hunt Simulator's written reviews are positive against 75% of Eagle Ballistics's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bow Hunt Simulator ships an update every 2 months, Eagle Ballistics monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Bow Hunt Simulator versus Eagle Ballistics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBow Hunt SimulatorEagle Ballistics
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (21 ratings)4.8 (30 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.4% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2130 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#5 — better#186
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB12 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperKristian StensoenesEagle Ballistics LLC

Customer experience

Bow Hunt Simulator

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

Eagle Ballistics

All ratings30 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%

In-app purchases

None

Bow Hunt Simulator

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Eagle Ballistics

Subscriptions6
  • Lite$2.991 Month
  • Long Range Monthly$4.991 Month
  • PRS$9.991 Month
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  • Lite$14.991 Year
  • Long Range$24.991 Year
  • PRS$74.991 Year

Questions

Is Bow Hunt Simulator free?
Bow Hunt Simulator costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Eagle Ballistics free?
Eagle Ballistics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bow Hunt Simulator or Eagle Ballistics?
Eagle Ballistics is rated higher. Bow Hunt Simulator averages 4.1 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Eagle Ballistics averages 4.8 from 30 ratings.
Do Bow Hunt Simulator or Eagle Ballistics have ads?
Neither Bow Hunt Simulator nor Eagle Ballistics shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bow Hunt Simulator or Eagle Ballistics?
Bow Hunt Simulator ships an update every 2 months, and Eagle Ballistics monthly. Most recently, Bow Hunt Simulator was updated on October 15, 2026 and Eagle Ballistics on October 12, 2026.
Which is more popular, Bow Hunt Simulator or Eagle Ballistics?
Bow Hunt Simulator currently peaks at #5 in the App Store charts, and Eagle Ballistics at #186. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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