Comparison

ArcheryLink vs Arrow Count

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

Head to head
About

ArcheryLink

This app helps archers meticulously track their scores and manage sight marks for various archery formats. It offers features like automatic handicap calculation, sight mark suggestions, and detailed round analysis, all while allowing for easy sharing and backup of your shooting data.

Highlights
  • Supports WA and Archery GB rounds
  • Score arrows via buttons or target tap
  • Automatic handicap and classification calculation
  • Sight mark management with suggestions
  • Generate and email scorecards
  • Export rounds as scorecard images
  • Backup and restore shooting history
Features
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Archery Link provides a clear and accurate way to record your archery scores and manage your sight marks. Features • Supports WA and Archery GB rounds • Score arrows using buttons or by tapping directly on the target face • Optional Golden Records integration — log in to retrieve or upload rounds and update official classifications • Generate scorecards with archer and scorer signatures, ready to email to a Records Officer • Automatic handicap and classification calculation for each bow type • Sight mark management with suggestions based on previous shooting data • Interpolation-based sight mark estimation across distances • Store sight marks separately for each bow type • Save completed rounds to the internal database with location coordinates • Export rounds as scorecard images for sharing or record submission • Switch instantly between button scoring and target face scoring • Assign numbers to arrows and view grouping visually on the target face • Arrow impact distribution shown in a pie chart • Backup and restore database to protect your shooting history • View past rounds and filter by date, round type, bow, distance, location, or season • Retrieve historical scores from Golden Records within the app • Create custom rounds to match club or personal formats • Add personal notes to any round • Sight change reminder pop-up when moving between distances • 3-arrow or 6-arrow scoring mode selection • Customizable colour themes to suit your preference • Classification and Handicap Calculator for Archery GB formats across bow disciplines • Favourites button for rounds + select from last 5 rounds scored

About

Arrow Count

Automatically track archery shots and training volume using your Apple Watch. View session history, shot timing, and progress towards goals on both your watch and iPhone. Offers detailed insights into your archery practice without manual recording.

Highlights
  • Automatic arrow shot detection
  • Shot timing analysis
  • Apple Health integration
  • Weekly volume goal tracking
  • Session history on iPhone
  • Watch-based recent session summary
Features
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Use your Apple Watch to automatically count the number of arrows shot in a session and view recent history right on your watch. No more manual recording with a tally counter. The iPhone app lets you keep track of your training volume and compare shot timing across sessions. -Uses accelerometer data to detect and record the number of shots and the shot time (time from raise of bow arm to release) -Sessions are saved in Apple Health with heart rate and calories. -A summary of recent sessions is available to view from the watch and a full history can be viewed on the iPhone App. -Charts on the watch show the volume for the last 7 days and the activity view includes a chart of the individual shot times. -Set your weekly volume goal and track progress against it -Compare this month to last month Try before you buy! Start as many sessions as you like until you have tracked a total of 100 arrows. Upgrade to the full version for unlimited shot recording - cheaper than a tally counter and with much more functionality. One time purchase only - no subscriptions! Instructions for use --------------------- -Wear the watch on the arm you hold your bow with and set this in settings (e.g usually left arm for a right handed archer) -Start an activity. Shoot a few shots and check that it is recording arrows. -Should work with default settings but the sensitivity can be adjusted by swiping to the right in the activity. If shots are not being counted try lowering the G value on the sensitivity page. -Recent activities can be seen in the history view accessed from the button on the first page (This may take a few seconds to load on the first run). Please note: - requires watchOS 10.6 or later. - requires the arm to be raised and steady to start the shot detection. Downhill shots (e.g. on a field course) may not be registered.

Screenshots

ArcheryLink4 screens
Arrow Count4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Arrow Count at Free against ArcheryLink's $3.99. Arrow Count also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On review sentiment, ads, 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

Arrow Count is free to download; ArcheryLink costs $3.99 up front. ArcheryLink sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Arrow Count sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ArcheryLink ships an update every 3 weeks, Arrow Count every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
ArcheryLink versus Arrow Count: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArcheryLinkArrow Count
Price$3.99Free — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJeff AllanMatthew Gray

Customer experience

ArcheryLink

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Arrow Count

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ArcheryLink

One-time1
  • Archery Link$6.99
1 purchases

Arrow Count

One-time1
  • Full Access$2.99

Questions

Is ArcheryLink free?
ArcheryLink costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Arrow Count free?
Arrow Count is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ArcheryLink or Arrow Count have ads?
Neither ArcheryLink nor Arrow Count shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ArcheryLink or Arrow Count?
ArcheryLink ships an update every 3 weeks, and Arrow Count every 3 days. Most recently, ArcheryLink was updated on September 30, 2026 and Arrow Count on September 27, 2026.

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