Comparison

MantisX vs GoldLog

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

Head to head
About

MantisX

This training system enhances bow handling by analyzing shot mechanics. It requires a separate sensor to collect movement data, which the app then processes to provide insights into your shooting technique.

Highlights
  • Bow handling improvement
  • Shot mechanics analysis
  • Movement data collection
  • Sensor integration
  • Shooting technique insights
Features
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MantisX is a training system that helps you improve your bow handling. Use of the app requires a MantisX Sensor which can be bought here: https://mantisarchery.com. It attaches to our detachable rail adapter. The internal electronics of the MantisX Sensor collect movement data before, during, and after your shot. The app analyzes the data of your shooting mechanics.

About

GoldLog

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GoldLog is the all-in-one archery companion for athletes, coaches, and clubs — record every arrow, analyze your form, time your practice, and run full tournaments from one app. SCORE RECORDING • Fast, intuitive arrow-by-arrow input with a custom archery keyboard • Cumulative and Olympic set-point scoring modes • Automatic end totals, 10-count, and X-count tracking PERFORMANCE ANALYTICS • Score trend graphs across every session • End-by-end shot pattern analysis • 10 & X rate tracking with personalized insights PRACTICE TIMER • Professional preparation / shooting cycle timer • Standard and automatic rotation modes • Multi-device cloud sync — keep every shooting line in step LIVE SCOREBOARDS • Real-time score sharing for spectators and big screens • TV lobby view for events TOURNAMENT MANAGEMENT • Full qualification rounds and elimination brackets • Individual and team matches • WA-standard seeding with automatic bracket generation Whether you shoot recurve or compound, train solo or coach a club, GoldLog keeps your scores, stats, and competitions in one place. Terms of Use (EULA): https://goldlog-c02a4.web.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://goldlog-c02a4.web.app/privacy

Screenshots

MantisX3 screens
GoldLog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MantisX at none against GoldLog's 8. MantisX also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). GoldLog's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, 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

Both are free to download. GoldLog sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. MantisX asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MantisX ships an update every 3 weeks, GoldLog every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MantisX versus GoldLog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMantisXGoldLog
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size186 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMantis Tech LLCLABBOW

In-app purchases

None

MantisX

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

GoldLog

Subscriptions8
  • GoldLog Basic$4.991 Month
  • GoldLog Pro$15.991 Month
  • GoldLog Club$29.991 Month
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  • GoldLog Basic$49.991 Year
  • GoldLog Club Plus$59.991 Month
  • GoldLog Pro$159.991 Year
  • GoldLog Club$299.991 Year
  • GoldLog Club Plus$599.991 Year

Questions

Is MantisX free?
MantisX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GoldLog free?
GoldLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MantisX or GoldLog have ads?
Neither MantisX nor GoldLog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MantisX or GoldLog?
MantisX ships an update every 3 weeks, and GoldLog every 5 days. Most recently, MantisX was updated on September 27, 2026 and GoldLog on October 6, 2026.

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