# Bow Hunt Simulator vs HornScore

The clearest difference is price: HornScore at Free against Bow Hunt Simulator's $3.99. HornScore also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 52%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Bow Hunt Simulator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#17 vs unranked). On ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

HornScore is free to download; Bow Hunt Simulator costs $3.99 up front. HornScore sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Bow Hunt Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

HornScore holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 38 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Bow Hunt Simulator's written reviews are positive against 94% of HornScore's.

Bow Hunt Simulator ships an update every 2 months, HornScore fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bow Hunt Simulator | HornScore |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bow-hunt-simulator/id1090757314/reviews) | **[4.5 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hornscore/id6504825125/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **38** |
| Positive reviews | 52.4% of reviews | **93.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#17** | — |
| Size | 89 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kristian Stensoenes](https://appshunter.io/developer/605477813) | [HornScore](https://appshunter.io/developer/1753975417) |

## What reviewers say

### Bow Hunt Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bow-hunt-simulator/id1090757314)

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### HornScore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hornscore/id6504825125)

This app helps hunters accurately and efficiently judge and score harvested animals. It offers expert guides, a real-time field judging calculator, and tools to track and share your successes with a community of fellow hunters.

**Highlights:** Expert field judging and scoring guides, Real-time field judging calculator, Harvest score tracking and calculation, Anatomical reference tools, Community sharing and comparison, Educational videos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HornScore Pro (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| HornScore Pro (Annual) | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy field judging
- 👍 Informative for beginners
- 🎯 Accurate measurements and scoring
- 💡 Helpful for hunting veterans
- 🤝 Useful for sharing hunts with friends

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate measurements for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Inaccurate measurements for certain animals

**Requested features**

- Automatic measurement and scoring
- More detailed data on main beam and mass


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bow Hunt Simulator free?

Bow Hunt Simulator costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HornScore free?

HornScore is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bow Hunt Simulator or HornScore?

HornScore is rated higher. Bow Hunt Simulator averages 4.2 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while HornScore averages 4.5 from 38 ratings.

### Do Bow Hunt Simulator or HornScore have ads?

Neither Bow Hunt Simulator nor HornScore shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bow Hunt Simulator or HornScore?

Bow Hunt Simulator ships an update every 2 months, and HornScore fortnightly. Most recently, Bow Hunt Simulator was updated on October 26, 2026 and HornScore on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*