Comparison

iArcher vs XarcheryXscore

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

XarcheryXscore

Easily score your archery rounds, tracking every arrow, end, and total. Review your progress over time and enjoy a clean, simple design. This app works entirely offline, requiring no account and featuring no advertisements.

Highlights
  • Fast arrow scoring
  • Automatic end and round totals
  • Solo and group round scoring
  • Progress tracking
  • Offline functionality
  • Clean, simple design
Features
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XarcheryXscore is a fast, clean scoring app for target archery — built for practice sessions, league nights, and shooting with friends. SCORE YOUR WAY • Colour-coded keypad: tap 10 through 1 or M, matched to the ring colours • Target face mode: tap exactly where your arrow landed • Zoom one ring at a time with + / −, or pinch and drag • Full face, triple-spot and 6-ring compound faces all scored correctly REAL ROUND SETUPS • Distances from 18 to 90 metres • The right face size for every distance — 40 cm, 80 cm, 122 cm • Suggested ends and arrows per distance, or build a custom round SHOOT TOGETHER • Group scoring for up to 4 archers on one device, pass-the-phone • Online squads: share a six-character code and everyone sees the same live scoreboard on their own phone • Leaderboard and full scorecards when the round is done TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Every round kept with end-by-end scorecards • Round-by-round average chart so you can see the trend • Score distribution showing which rings you actually hit • Optional arrow tracker to find the one shaft that scores low WIND • Optional local wind speed and direction, with a compass arrow showing which way it blows relative to you COMPETITIONS • A browsable list of upcoming events, refreshed automatically PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account, no sign-up, no password • No ads, no analytics, no tracking • Scores stay on your device, and in your own iCloud if you turn sync on • We run no server, so there is nowhere for your data to go Whether you are working toward your first 300 or keeping score in the back garden, XarcheryXscore keeps the arithmetic out of the way so you can think about the next arrow.

Screenshots

iArcher4 screens
XarcheryXscore4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: XarcheryXscore at Free against iArcher's $4.99. XarcheryXscore also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). iArcher's advantage is iOS requirement (11.4 vs 15.0). On ratings volume, 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

XarcheryXscore is free to download; iArcher costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

XarcheryXscore holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 5 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iArcher ships an update every 5 weeks, XarcheryXscore weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iArcher versus XarcheryXscore: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriArcherXarcheryXscore
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating2.1 (9 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJulian ParkerCHRISTOPHER HEUNGGYUN LEE

Customer experience

iArcher

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

XarcheryXscore

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

XarcheryXscore

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iArcher

No in-app purchases

None

XarcheryXscore

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iArcher free?
iArcher costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is XarcheryXscore free?
XarcheryXscore is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iArcher or XarcheryXscore?
XarcheryXscore is rated higher. iArcher averages 2.1 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while XarcheryXscore averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do iArcher or XarcheryXscore have ads?
Neither iArcher nor XarcheryXscore shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iArcher or XarcheryXscore?
iArcher ships an update every 5 weeks, and XarcheryXscore weekly. Most recently, iArcher was updated on October 29, 2026 and XarcheryXscore on October 24, 2026.

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