Comparison

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.

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

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Bow Hunt Simulator4 screens
Crossbow Shot Tracker3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Bow Hunt Simulator versus Crossbow Shot Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBow Hunt SimulatorCrossbow Shot Tracker
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (21 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings21 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
Best chart rank#10 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB9 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperKristian StensoenesKen Boone

Customer experience

Bow Hunt Simulator

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

Crossbow Shot Tracker

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Bow Hunt Simulator

No in-app purchases

None

Crossbow Shot Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bow Hunt Simulator free?
Bow Hunt Simulator costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Crossbow Shot Tracker free?
Crossbow Shot Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bow Hunt Simulator or Crossbow Shot Tracker?
Crossbow Shot Tracker is rated higher. Bow Hunt Simulator averages 4.1 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Crossbow Shot Tracker averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Bow Hunt Simulator or Crossbow Shot Tracker have ads?
Crossbow Shot Tracker shows ads; Bow Hunt Simulator does not.
Which is updated more often, Bow Hunt Simulator or Crossbow Shot Tracker?
Bow Hunt Simulator ships an update every 2 months, and Crossbow Shot Tracker every 2 days. Most recently, Bow Hunt Simulator was updated on October 19, 2026 and Crossbow Shot Tracker on October 18, 2026.

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