# iArcher vs Rise

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | iArcher | Rise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.1 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iarcher/id327801336/reviews) | **[4.8 (155 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rise-archery-scoring-tracker/id1469501855/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **155** |
| Positive reviews | 59.6% of reviews | **75.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 2 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Julian Parker](https://appshunter.io/developer/327801339) | [Campbell Affleck](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469501854) |

## What reviewers say

### iArcher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iarcher/id327801336)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy and logical layout
- 👍 Perfect for needs
- 👍 Nice graphics and effective
- 👍 Straightforward for target archers
- 👍 Brilliant, tells all needed

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Not being updated
- 🐛 Rubbish, not updated
- 🐛 Out of date
- 🐛 Not worth using until updated
- 🐛 Outdated, only useful for scoring

**Reported bugs**

- Font size changed, too small
- No official iPad support
- Personal bests not tallying
- Lost several months info
- PBs not loading

**Requested features**

- 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


### Rise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rise-archery-scoring-tracker/id1469501855)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rise Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Rise Coach Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Rise Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Rise Coach Yearly | $149.99 | per year |
| Rise Pro Lifetime | $199.99 | one-time |


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