# iArcher vs ArrowNautics

The clearest difference is rating: ArrowNautics at 4.6 against iArcher's 2.1. ArrowNautics also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 60%) and chart position (#105 vs unranked). iArcher's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 17 months) and price ($4.99 vs $9.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

iArcher costs $4.99 and ArrowNautics $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ArrowNautics holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ArrowNautics has 63 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 92% of ArrowNautics's.

iArcher ships an update every 5 weeks, ArrowNautics every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iArcher | ArrowNautics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [2.1 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iarcher/id327801336/reviews) | **[4.6 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrownautics/id412797650/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **63** |
| Positive reviews | 59.6% of reviews | **91.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 17 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#105** |
| Size | 2 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.4** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Julian Parker](https://appshunter.io/developer/327801339) | [Eran Doitch](https://appshunter.io/developer/412797653) |

## 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


### ArrowNautics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrownautics/id412797650)

**Currently charting:** #105 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

Simplify archery scoring with this intuitive app. Track multiple archers, customize scorecards, and generate professional scoresheets for any event. Capture memorable moments with integrated photo features and share results easily.

**Highlights:** Supports multiple archers with pictures, 120+ event templates, Custom event and template creation, Customizable scorecards, Event leaderboard and ranking, Email and print scoresheets, Integrated photo capture

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick score entry
- 📧 Ability to email scores
- 🎯 Comprehensive set of rounds
- 🎨 Helpful color-coding of scores

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive for an app
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 📊 Lack of advanced statistics and analytics
- 🔄 Inability to edit or delete scores after entry
- 📱 Not optimized for larger screens like iPad

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to email scores
- Scoring screen not resizing properly on some phones

**Requested features**

- Add ability to track personal bests and season averages
- Implement iCloud/Dropbox sync to access scores across devices
- Include more target types and event formats (e.g. ABA, NFAS)
- Add option to plot arrow positions on the target face
- Develop an iPad-native version with split-screen scoring


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iArcher free?

iArcher costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ArrowNautics free?

ArrowNautics costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iArcher or ArrowNautics?

ArrowNautics is rated higher. iArcher averages 2.1 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while ArrowNautics averages 4.6 from 63 ratings.

### Do iArcher or ArrowNautics have ads?

Neither iArcher nor ArrowNautics shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iArcher or ArrowNautics?

iArcher ships an update every 5 weeks, and ArrowNautics every 17 months. Most recently, iArcher was updated on October 15, 2026 and ArrowNautics on October 17, 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.*