Bow Hunt Simulator vs Crossbow Shot Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.)
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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
Crossbow Shot Tracker
Easily track your crossbow's shot count and string maintenance. Get reminders for timely replacements to ensure optimal performance and safety. Supports multiple crossbows and works offline.
- Log shots and group by day
- Track shots since last string change
- Lifetime shot total
- Maintenance reminders (shots/time)
- Supports up to 5 crossbows
- Offline functionality
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Crossbow Shot Tracker – Shot Counter & String Maintenance Built by a hunter for hunters. High-speed crossbows put extreme stress on strings and cables. Missing a replacement interval can cost performance, safety, or even damage your bow. This app makes it easy to stay on top of it. Log shots quickly — the app automatically groups multiple shots on the same day into a single entry. See at a glance: - Shots since last string change - Lifetime total shots - Clear reminders when you hit 200 shots or 2 years since the last change Features: - Clean, no-nonsense interface - Supports up to 5 crossbows - Full offline use – no internet required Whether you're sighting in at the range or hunting all day, keep your crossbow safe and performing at its best.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Crossbow Shot Tracker at 100% against Bow Hunt Simulator's 52%. Crossbow Shot Tracker also leads on price (Free vs $3.99) and rating (5.0 vs 4.1). Bow Hunt Simulator's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (21 vs 1). On in-app purchases 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
Crossbow Shot Tracker 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.
Crossbow Shot Tracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bow Hunt Simulator has 21 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Bow Hunt Simulator's written reviews are positive against 100% of Crossbow Shot Tracker's.
Bow Hunt Simulator ships an update every 2 months, Crossbow Shot Tracker every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bow Hunt Simulator | Crossbow Shot Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.1 (21 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 52.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 21 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | #10 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kristian Stensoenes | Ken Boone |
Customer experience
Bow Hunt Simulator
Crossbow Shot Tracker
In-app purchases
Bow Hunt Simulator
No in-app purchases
Crossbow Shot Tracker
No in-app purchases
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