Comparison

ArcherySuccess vs SmoothSwing

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

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About

ArcherySuccess

Track your archery scores, plot arrow positions, and maintain a detailed journal of your training. This app helps you monitor progress, analyze performance, and manage gear setups. It's designed for archers of all levels to improve their skills and save time with coaches.

Highlights
  • Archery scorekeeper
  • Arrow scoring and plotting
  • Archer skill rating and handicap calculation
  • Arrow tagging and group analysis
  • Customizable round types
  • Training progress tracking
  • Weekly progress reports
Features
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Plot your scores! ArcherySuccess is an archery scoring app with archery journal. Keep all your archery scores, arrow plots, notes and gear setups at your fingertips. Calculates your archer skill level and handicaps per round. Used by Beginner to Elite level archers in 60 countries! Track your training progress! Use as an archery diary for training activities and report arrow numbers, journal items and scores to your coach. ArcherySuccess does ALL THIS and MORE! Tailored to track the training progress of an individual archer ArcherySuccess will save you and your coach time. Time you can use to shoot arrows! What do you get? •An archery scorekeeper •Quick and easy arrow scoring and plotting (incl. precision plotting) •Your archer skill rating and handicap number (old and new tables) auto calculated for select rounds •Arrow tagging and arrow group analysis •Over 600 built in round types or create own custom rounds from built in •Set an arrow count goal then track and report your arrow volumes •Personal best scores by bow type, gear setup and competition level •Add detailed notes to rounds, gear setups and make journal notes •Capture training information on the go •Compile, display or email weekly progress reports with one tap •Coaches get uniform reports from all archers, easy to copy for further analysis. •Export data to Excel or CSV. ...and more! If you are passionate about archery, this is the archery app for you! Have a feature request or an app issue? Email support@archerysuccess.com More on https://archerysuccess.com CURRENT BUILT IN ARCHERY ROUNDS • USA Archery Rounds • World Archery (Target, Indoor, Field,3D), incl. VI and Barebow • Archery GB (Imperial, Metric, Indoor) - Worcester, VI Burntwood • UK: 252 Personal Archery Challenge & UK Frostbite (3 & 6 arrow ends) • NASP Indoor, 3D • DBSV Rounds – 144, half 144, Short Metric, 900, 720, Indoor, Field • Bodnik Bowhunter & Shrew Bow Challenge • NFAS • NFAA/IFAA Vegas,1, 3, and 5 Spot International, Lake of the Woods, Field (Pro & Expert), Hunter (Pro) Indoor, Flint Bowman 600, 800, 810, 900, Classic 600 Animal Marked 3D • Archery Australia • IBO 3D • ASA 3D • IAA 3D • 3DAAA 3D • Beiter Hit-Miss • Lancaster Qualification/Match • Archery NZ Target/Indoor •Clout: AA, AGB, BLBS, WA •FITA •WTAU:Puta, Zhamby Or Build your own rounds based on built in rounds FIVE MAIN FEATURES 1. Progress Tab • Automatically compile a weekly progress report; send via email • Personal Best scorecard • Progress graphs, which shows arrow averages by setup, and by round shot • Graph and table of arrow count vs weekly arrow count target by gear setup 2. Journal Tab • A searchable list of notes and all rounds shot • Add arrow count, and use as arrow counter • Add notes; examples: Gear, Nutrition, Rest and Recuperation, Strength and Conditioning, SPT, etc • View and email archery rounds scored and distance plots • Record summary information for a round not scored in app 3. Score Tab • Select and score archery rounds, using a flexible scorecard • Create custom rounds based on existing in app rounds • Score via color coded keypad • Using Round Notes, select gear setup used for the round, change date and time of round, rename the round and add notes about the round • Favorite setup assigned to the round by default • Round scores updated in real-time throughout the app • Round Search and Filter feature, make finding a round easy • Switch to Plot scoring at any time 4. Plot Tab • Quick plotting: Simply tap the zoom-able target face to plot and score • Precision plotting: Touch and hold, then move cross hairs and lift finger to plot and score • Quick navigation: Center, zoom out, or switch to a target number • Arrow group indicator • Quick undo button • Add notes and select gear setup used for the round 5. Gear Tab • Track gear setups: a bow, arrow set and sight settings • Set favorite setup Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SmoothSwing

This app offers a real-time golf shot tracer that visually tracks your ball's flight path. It also provides advanced GPS features, including club distance assistance and slope-adjusted yardage, to help you play smarter on the course.

Highlights
  • Real-time shot tracer
  • 360 Golf GPS
  • Club Assistant
  • PLAYS LIKE Distance (Slope Adjusted Distance)
  • Elevation Change measurement
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SmoothSwing • The Only Golf Shot Tracer That Works Like Magic! • The Original 360 Golf GPS ™ ► GOLF SHOT TRACER • World's First Real-Time Golf Shot Tracer! • Must use white color golf balls. • Exposure to direct sunlight on a hot day for a long period of time can eventually cause device to become warm. UNSUPPORTED DEVICES *iPhone8, *iPhone 8 Plus, *iPhone X ► GOLF GPS • Club Assistant Set how far you hit each club in your bag. Every time you zoom in Club Assistant shows you where you should expect the ball to end up for each club (based on the PLAYS LIKE Distance). • PLAYS LIKE Distance PLAYS LIKE Distance provides a measurement which compensates for uphill and downhill shots. (PLAYS LIKE Distance is also known as Slope Adjusted Distance.) • ↑/↓ Elevation Change ↑/↓ Elevation Change provides a measurement of the vertical distance, up or down, from where you are standing to the target. Terms Of Service https://www.smoothswingapp.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy https://www.smoothswingapp.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

ArcherySuccess4 screens
SmoothSwing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SmoothSwing at Free against ArcherySuccess's $14.99. SmoothSwing also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 291). ArcherySuccess's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 49%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On rating, ads, chart position 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

SmoothSwing is free to download; ArcherySuccess costs $14.99 up front. SmoothSwing sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ArcherySuccess asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for ArcherySuccess against 4.8 for SmoothSwing. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmoothSwing has 11K ratings behind it against 291, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of ArcherySuccess's written reviews are positive against 49% of SmoothSwing's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ArcherySuccess ships an update every 5 days, SmoothSwing monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
ArcherySuccess versus SmoothSwing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArcherySuccessSmoothSwing
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (291 ratings)4.8 (11K ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.4% of reviews — better49.4% of reviews
Number of ratings29111K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#134 — better#194
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size205 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAllTen Software LimitedThomas Turnbull

Customer experience

ArcherySuccess

All ratings291 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.0%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive86.4%
Neutral9.1%
Negative4.5%

SmoothSwing

All ratings11,294 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.3%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews269 reviews
Positive49.4%
Neutral8.6%
Negative42.0%

User reviews

ArcherySuccess

From 291 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great for tracking scores
  • 👍 Improves archery journey
  • 👍 Recommended by coaches
  • 👍 Knowledgeable developers
  • 👍 Detailed explanations

Room to improve

  • 🤔 UI takes time to get used to
  • 🤔 Plotting feature glitches
  • 🤔 Syncing data is an issue
  • 🤔 UI feels amateurish
  • 🤔 Some items not intuitive

SmoothSwing

From 11K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurate shot tracer
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 One-time purchase for pro version
  • 🚀 Impressive performance for a free app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent ball tracking, especially for high-speed shots
  • 🔋 Overheating issues in hot weather
  • 🔒 Locked features behind paywall
  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable performance for some users

Bugs and requests

ArcherySuccess

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Plotting feature frequently doesn't allow plotting
  • Poor connection when trying to upload/sync data with AIS AMS
  • Constantly getting errors, timeout, and bad gateway issues when syncing
  • Bug for sharing data over devices
  • Bug for analyzing group size with dimensions
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  • Backup remains an issue (only full iPhone backup)

Requested features

23 requests
  • Add auto-adjusting table
  • Add multi-language support
  • Add option to add more archers in individual tables
  • Add Apple Watch integration
  • Add extender length for stabilization
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  • Add option to change date of a round
  • Add 'Open End Schusszettel' (unlimited ends)
  • Add 'Open End Passe' (unlimited arrows per end)
  • Add faster/direct way to create Bow/Arrow Setup
  • Add ability to share data over devices (iPhone/iPad)
  • Add analysis of group size with dimensions
  • Add comparison of ends over time
  • Add scoring system for multiple shooters
  • Add option to sync access across common devices
  • Add tutorial or help option for buttons/functions
  • Add ability to sync data between iPad and iPhone
  • Add Spanish language support
  • Add PDF scorecard functionality with witness signature
  • Add auto score with photo per end
  • Add more scoring options (e.g., IAA 14-ring scoring)
  • Add user-created score sheets or easier custom sheet creation
  • Add multiple user interface
  • Add more analytics similar to AZU

SmoothSwing

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Shot tracer not working after purchasing pro version
  • GPS and map features not functioning properly
  • App crashing or freezing during use
  • Inability to track certain ball colors

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to upload and trace pre-recorded videos
  • Landscape mode support
  • More customization options for the shot tracer
  • Improved range finder with clearer visuals

In-app purchases

None

ArcherySuccess

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SmoothSwing

One-time1
  • SmoothSwing Pro$9.99

Questions

Is ArcherySuccess free?
ArcherySuccess costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SmoothSwing free?
SmoothSwing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ArcherySuccess or SmoothSwing?
SmoothSwing is rated higher. ArcherySuccess averages 4.7 out of 5 from 291 ratings, while SmoothSwing averages 4.8 from 11K ratings.
Do ArcherySuccess or SmoothSwing have ads?
Neither ArcherySuccess nor SmoothSwing shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ArcherySuccess or SmoothSwing?
ArcherySuccess ships an update every 5 days, and SmoothSwing monthly. Most recently, ArcherySuccess was updated on September 23, 2026 and SmoothSwing on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, ArcherySuccess or SmoothSwing?
ArcherySuccess currently peaks at #134 in the App Store charts, and SmoothSwing at #194. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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