Comparison

Foam Hunter vs PRO Archery Ballistics

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

Head to head
About

Foam Hunter

Study the scoring rings of 3D targets for archery practice or at home. Access official rulebooks and a searchable database of popular animal targets. Zoom in to view details and clearly marked arrow placement.

Highlights
  • 3D target scoring ring display
  • Searchable target database
  • Zoom and pan target views
  • Clearly marked arrow placement
  • Official ASA and IBO rulebooks
  • Cost-effective alternative to physical cards
Features
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Want to rule the 3d archery range? Study the scoring rings of 3D targets at practice or at home. With all the ASA and IBO targets (plus many more) you'll learn where to aim on any animal. Integrates with the Foam Hunter Scoring app. Choose a target as you shoot and save it for reference later. Also includes complete copies of the *official* ASA and IBO rulebooks. Features - Displays scoring rings for the most popular 3D foam animal targets from Delta McKenzie (ASA) and Rinehart (IBO) - Searchable database of 70 targets with more added regularly - Search by name ("Deer", "Antelope") as well as characteristics ("antlers", "white") - Zoom and pan to view target details - Arrow placement clearly marked and easier to see than cards - More cost effective than physical cards - Complete copies of the *official* ASA and IBO rulebooks.

About

PRO Archery Ballistics

This app provides advanced physics-based analysis for archers and hunters. It offers precise trajectory calculations, AI-powered biomechanical shot analysis, and detailed equipment optimization tools to improve accuracy and consistency.

Highlights
  • Precision ballistics engine
  • AI biomechanical shot analysis
  • Arrow tuning workflows
  • Dynamic spine modeling
  • FOC and weight distribution calculation
  • Field-ready data for hunters
Features
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**Know Your Shot. Master Your Setup.** Pro Archery Ballistics helps archers make better decisions about their equipment, form, and shooting—using real data instead of guesswork. Built for bowhunters, target archers, and competitive shooters, Pro Archery Ballistics combines advanced arrow ballistics, form analysis, training tools, equipment optimization, and step-by-step tuning into one complete archery platform. Whether you're building a hunting arrow, creating a sight tape, analyzing your shooting form, preparing for a tournament, or tuning your bow, Pro Archery Ballistics gives you the information you need to shoot with greater confidence. **BALLISTICS BUILT FOR ARCHERY** Model your specific bow and arrow setup to understand how it will perform before you ever take the shot. • Calculate arrow trajectory, drop, velocity, and time of flight • Generate custom sight tapes and sight marks • Calculate Shoot-For distances for angled shots • Account for atmospheric conditions and air density • Compare different arrow and equipment builds side by side • Analyze kinetic energy, momentum, FOC, and downrange performance **SHOT DOCTOR — ANALYZE YOUR FORM** Turn your camera into a powerful archery training tool. Shot Doctor analyzes your shooting position and body alignment to help identify inconsistencies in your form. Receive objective feedback on key areas of your shot and see where improvements can be made. Whether you're developing your form or fine-tuning an established shot process, Shot Doctor helps turn what you feel into something you can actually measure. **TRAIN WITH PURPOSE** Track your shooting and use your results to identify patterns instead of relying on memory. • Record and analyze shot groups • Identify shooting inconsistencies • Track scores and performance • Use targeted feedback to focus your practice • Score competitive rounds, 3D courses, and practice sessions • Track up to 10 archers and courses with up to 100 targets **BUILD BETTER ARROWS** Go beyond a basic manufacturer spine chart. Pro Archery Ballistics evaluates your complete setup to help you select and compare arrow configurations based on the way your bow is actually configured. Analyze: • Dynamic spine • Arrow weight • Point weight • Front of Center (FOC) • Velocity • Kinetic energy • Momentum • Downrange performance Compare builds before spending money experimenting with different components. **TUNE WITH CONFIDENCE** Learn how to tune your own equipment with structured, step-by-step guidance. Follow dedicated workflows for: • Paper Tuning • Bare Shaft Tuning • Broadhead Tuning • Bow and arrow setup optimization Understand not only what adjustment to make, but why you're making it. **BUILT FOR THE RANGE, THE BACKCOUNTRY, AND THE PODIUM** Pro Archery Ballistics was built around one idea: **Better information creates more confident archers.** Instead of guessing which arrow to shoot, wondering why your groups are changing, or experimenting endlessly with equipment, use your own data to make informed decisions. Analyze the archer. Analyze the equipment. Understand the shot. **Confidence Through Knowledge.** Download Pro Archery Ballistics and start learning more from every shot. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Foam Hunter4 screens
PRO Archery Ballistics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PRO Archery Ballistics at Free against Foam Hunter's $3.99. PRO Archery Ballistics also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Foam Hunter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). On ads 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

PRO Archery Ballistics is free to download; Foam Hunter costs $3.99 up front. PRO Archery Ballistics sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Foam Hunter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PRO Archery Ballistics holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PRO Archery Ballistics has 18 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Foam Hunter's written reviews are positive against 80% of PRO Archery Ballistics's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Foam Hunter ships an update every 5 months, PRO Archery Ballistics every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Foam Hunter versus PRO Archery Ballistics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFoam HunterPRO Archery Ballistics
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (2 ratings)4.8 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings218 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMisty Creek SoftwareLucas Palmer

Customer experience

Foam Hunter

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PRO Archery Ballistics

All ratings18 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Foam Hunter

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PRO Archery Ballistics

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Foam Hunter free?
Foam Hunter costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PRO Archery Ballistics free?
PRO Archery Ballistics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Foam Hunter or PRO Archery Ballistics?
PRO Archery Ballistics is rated higher. Foam Hunter averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while PRO Archery Ballistics averages 4.8 from 18 ratings.
Do Foam Hunter or PRO Archery Ballistics have ads?
Neither Foam Hunter nor PRO Archery Ballistics shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Foam Hunter or PRO Archery Ballistics?
Foam Hunter ships an update every 5 months, and PRO Archery Ballistics every 3 weeks. Most recently, Foam Hunter was updated on October 24, 2026 and PRO Archery Ballistics on October 24, 2026.

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