# ArcherySuccess vs SmoothSwing

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | ArcherySuccess | SmoothSwing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (291 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archerysuccess-score-and-plot/id1289128334/reviews) | **[4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smoothswing/id1514586439/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 291 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | **86.4% of reviews** | 49.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#134** | #194 |
| Size | 205 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AllTen Software Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488904148) | [Thomas Turnbull](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514586438) |

## What reviewers say

### ArcherySuccess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archerysuccess-score-and-plot/id1289128334)

**Currently charting:** #134 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### SmoothSwing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smoothswing/id1514586439)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SmoothSwing Pro | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


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