Comparison

iArcher vs Rise

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

Head to head
About

iArcher

Track your archery scores, sight marks, and personal bests with this app. It automatically calculates round totals, classifications, and handicaps. Supports multiple archers and custom rounds for detailed analysis and record-keeping.

Highlights
  • Round score tracking
  • Sight mark recording
  • Personal best logging
  • Automatic score calculation
  • Support for multiple archers
  • Custom round creation
  • Data export via email
Features
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This iPhone and iPod Touch app allows any archer to keep track of their most important shooting data, including: - Round Scores - Sight Marks - Personal Bests Keep track of your Round scores, while you shoot, so that you always have your scoresheet data to hand for later analysis. Choose to shoot Indoor and Outdoor Metric or Imperial rounds, or create your own custom practice or club rounds. Enter your arrow scores for each end, and iArcher automatically totals your ends, dozens, running total, distance totals and round total, as well as telling you what classification you have achieved, and the score required for the next one. Once the round is complete, iArcher will now calculate the handicap that was achieved too. iArcher lets you score a round for yourself and up to 3 guest archers - ideal for competition shoots. Any guest archer's details are saved for easy selection during future shoots. You can also add notes to each round you shoot, allowing you to record event information, weather conditions, arrows used, bow set-up and any other notes. Rounds can also be flagged as Competition shoots. Each scoresheet is saved for loading and viewing at a later date. iArcher allows you to enter your existing Personal Bests, and if you shoot a new PB, iArcher will tell you and record it, with a link to the saved scoresheet for easy viewing. Personal Bests are recorded with the bow type used, so you if you shoot different bow styles, you can track PBs for each bow style separately. iArcher also allows you to record your Sight Marks, for Metric and Imperial distances, including sight bar (in/out) and sight pin (up/down) positions. Sight Marks are accessible directly from within the score sheet, so that you can change your sight accordingly when changing distance mid-round. iArcher even asks you if you want to view the sight marks when it detects a change in distance. iArcher also supports multiple groups of Sight Marks, to cater for different bow set-ups or arrows sets etc. A new Round Details screen allows you to see the details of any supported round, including the different distances, target faces types, end size and scoring types. It also lists the different classification scores for the round based on selected bow type, gender and age group. Shot rounds, sight marks and personal bests can also be exported from iArcher via email, in CSV format, for backup and further analysis on your desktop platform. iTunes File Sharing is also enabled, allowing you to copy off all of the important iArcher documents, so that you can restore your scoresheets/personal bests/sight marks onto existing or new devices should you need to. For details of which files to save, see the iArcher website. iArcher contains most of the recognised Archery GB, World Archery and NFAA target rounds. For a full list of the supported rounds, please see the iArcher website (URL below). === Any issues or questions, PLEASE email me on === === iArcherSupport@joolsmail.co.uk rather than === === leave a negative review - I'll gladly help you! === iArcher has been tested with iPhone OS 11.4 and above NOTE: The minimum iOS version supported is now 11.4 in line with the most recent development tools. You must have iOS 11.4 or higher for this version of the app to work.

About

Rise

This app helps archers track their progress with detailed scoring, advanced statistics, and goal setting. Connect with a community of archers, join groups, and compete on leaderboards. It supports various scoring systems and offers tools for form analysis and practice.

Highlights
  • Text and target face score recording
  • Support for multiple scoring systems (USAA, NFAA, 3D)
  • Advanced statistics and charts
  • Goal setting and tracking
  • Connect with other archers and join groups
  • Customizable rounds and loadouts
  • Form analysis tools
Features
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The cleanest and most intuitive archery tracking app on the App Store, and the only place to track your development and connect with other archers. Rise is an archery scoring app designed to help you to track your archery development with advanced charts and statistics. Whether you’re shooting at your local range for fun or gearing up for international competitions, Rise makes it easy to save your sessions, set goals, and get instant statistics each time you practice. FEATURES • NEW! Tournament Simulations: Simulate hundreds of real USA Archery, World Archery, and Korea Archery Association tournaments, including National Team qualifiers, World Cups, Indoor World Series events, National Championships, collegiate competitions, and the Olympic Games. Shoot qualification and elimination rounds, compete against real historical results, and see how you rank against real competitors • Text and target face score recording options • Target faces for USA Archery, World Archery, NFAA, 3D (ASA/IBO/OPA), and Imperial scoring • Practice, scoring, arrow counter, and Olympic Round modes • Create an account and access your archery data from any supported device • Profile customization with name, division, and profile photo • Connect with other archers and share your recent sessions • Join and create groups for archery ranges, teams, JOAD clubs, and more • Join a group to compete in monthly leaderboards with other group members • Preloaded with USAA indoor and outdoor rounds — or create your own custom rounds! • Autosave feature that lets you pick up where you left off • Number your arrows and see how different arrows group • Advanced statistics for every saved scoring and practice session • Group scoring rounds together when they’re part of a tournament or to view group statistics • Add notes or tags to each session to track form changes, shooting conditions, injuries, etc. • Filter by distance, loadout, date, and tags • Create multiple loadouts for your different setups or bows, apply them to history items, and view loadout-specific statistics • Track your set up tuning details for each loadout, including brace height, nock height, poundage, arrow spine, sight settings, and more • Save and track your goals • Delayed camera feed for viewing your form as you shoot • Built in Countdown timer to help practice shot timing • Simulate a competition environment by scoring against Rise Bot, whose scores are based off your own recent performance • Support for metric and imperial distances • Support for light and dark modes • Export a saved scoring round as a CSV or PDF • Export your entire shooting history as a CSV Rise is constantly growing, and new updates are always in the works! If you have any questions or want to suggest a feature, please email us at support@risearchery.com, or follow the Facebook page, Rise - Archery Scoring.

Screenshots

iArcher4 screens
Rise4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Rise at Free against iArcher's $4.99. Rise also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.1) and review sentiment (76% vs 60%). iArcher's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (11.4 vs 18.0). On update cadence, 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

Rise is free to download; iArcher costs $4.99 up front. Rise sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. iArcher asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rise holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rise has 155 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of iArcher's written reviews are positive against 76% of Rise's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iArcher ships an update every 5 weeks, Rise every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iArcher versus Rise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriArcherRise
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating2.1 (9 ratings)4.8 (155 ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.6% of reviews75.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9155 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJulian ParkerCampbell Affleck

Customer experience

iArcher

All ratings9 ratings
Positive22.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative77.8%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive59.6%
Neutral15.8%
Negative24.6%

Rise

All ratings154 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral1.9%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive75.7%
Neutral2.7%
Negative21.6%

Bugs and requests

iArcher

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Font size changed, too small
  • No official iPad support
  • Personal bests not tallying
  • Lost several months info
  • PBs not loading
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  • No sight markings, scores, PBs on new phone
  • Fix 3 dots issue for end totals with iOS 9
  • Fix PB scores not retained after update
  • Fix historic PB disappearance after update
  • Stops recording route when locked
  • Doesn't differentiate between 122cm and 80cm faces
  • Vegas round not supported (3 arrow ends)
  • Total score only, no end scores displayed
  • End totals box size issue showing '...'

Requested features

49 requests
  • Update to latest Archery GB scoring classifications
  • Addition for field archery
  • Update app table data to align with Archery GB's new release (Oct 2022)
  • Update for Archery GB's new 2023 Score thresholds and outdoor classifications
  • Update scoring system with new classifications and age group handicaps
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  • Update rounds and classifications to align with Archery GB
  • Allow setup of personal details and classifications
  • Update app to reflect new round names
  • Modify to accommodate new Archery GB Round Titles
  • Update font size
  • Native iPad support
  • Update for newer rounds
  • Add sight mark details
  • Add function to mark arrow hits
  • Cumulative total after each dozen
  • Progress graphs
  • Add additional sight marks for multiple bow types
  • Prompt sight marking changes at distance change
  • Summary page for PB, handicap, and classification
  • Differentiate between 122cm and 80cm faces in rounds
  • Include Clout or Field disciplines
  • Support Vegas 3 arrow ends to 450/300
  • Allow entry of single distances from a round
  • Filtering system for different bow styles
  • Import/export function to transfer scores between devices
  • Add a "Cancel Round" button
  • Work on Apple Watch for score entry
  • Add history function
  • Add chart of rounds and classifications
  • Include PBs for old round names with new ones
  • Allow editing of existing rounds
  • Add clout or field scoring
  • Fix 3 dots issue for end totals with iOS 9
  • Fix PB scores not retained after update
  • Fix historic PB disappearance after update
  • Add historical PB function
  • Support Family Sharing
  • Add a "Cancel Round" button
  • Work on Apple Watch for score entry
  • Add history function
  • Add chart of rounds and classifications
  • Include PBs for old round names with new ones
  • Allow editing of existing rounds
  • Add clout or field scoring
  • Fix 3 dots issue for end totals with iOS 9
  • Fix PB scores not retained after update
  • Fix historic PB disappearance after update
  • Add historical PB function
  • Support Family Sharing

Rise

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iArcher

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Rise

Subscriptions4
  • Rise Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Rise Coach Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Rise Pro Yearly$49.991 Year
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  • Rise Coach Yearly$149.991 Year
One-time1
  • Rise Pro Lifetime$199.99

Questions

Is iArcher free?
iArcher costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rise free?
Rise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iArcher or Rise?
Rise is rated higher. iArcher averages 2.1 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Rise averages 4.8 from 155 ratings.
Do iArcher or Rise have ads?
Neither iArcher nor Rise shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iArcher or Rise?
iArcher ships an update every 5 weeks, and Rise every 3 weeks. Most recently, iArcher was updated on October 26, 2026 and Rise on October 24, 2026.

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