Archer's Mark vs Bow Hunt Simulator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Archer's Mark
This advanced field archery utility calculates accurate sight marks in real-time, allowing for adjustments based on factors like weather and fatigue. It supports various bow configurations and includes dedicated game modes for different archery disciplines.
- Calculate accurate sight marks (Metric & Imperial)
- Refine or modify sight marks in real-time
- Generate temporary modified marks based on factors
- Supports various bow/arrow configurations and sights
- Integrated detailed User Manual
- Dedicated NFAA Field, Hunter, and Animal game modes
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Welcome to Archer’s Mark - the most technologically advanced Field Archery utility available today... --- (Support: archersmark@ultraviewarchery.com) --- Archer’s Mark represents the next generation of Field Archery utilities - enabling an archer to calculate an accurate set of sight marks (Metric & Imperial) and refine or modify those marks (selectively) based on many factors (in real-time) all while shooting a field course... ( ie. Archer’s Mark can instantly generate additional ‘temporary’ modified sight marks, for any specified range(s), based on factors such as weather, archer fatigue etc.) The Archer’s Mark software is flexible by design and will accommodate various bow/arrow configurations and associated sights. A complete (detailed) User Manual is incorporated into the App for quick reference in the field if needed. Dedicated (NFAA) Field, Hunter, and Animal games (with pre-defined target distance’s) are available, along with a complete list of All generated (or modified) marks in Metric or Imperial. Note: The "Archer's Score" app can be integrated into Archer's Mark for a complete Marks generation / Scoring solution... As you explore the various features contained in the software, we welcome your feedback. Over time, and with your input, Archer’s Mark will become the ‘state of the art’ solution for Field Archers worldwide...
Bow Hunt Simulator
A technical ballistics simulator for bow hunters. It models arrow flight in real-time 3D, providing hit information based on distance, direction, elevation, and wind. Customize bow and arrow setups for various game targets.
- Real-time 3D arrow flight simulation
- Target hit information (distance, direction, elevation, wind)
- Adjustable pin sight
- Customizable arrow velocity, weight, and type
- Multiple game targets (Elk, Whitetail, etc.)
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Visual technical ballistics bow simulator intended for hunters. This app is not a game but a simplified technical ballistic hunting simulator for bow and archery hunters, it has been developed based on feature request from hunters. The app simulates arrow flight in realtime 3d and provides useful target hit information based on target distance, direction, elevation of hunter and wind. Bow and arrow setup has adjustable pin sight and arrow velocity, weight and type. Targets available are Elk, Whitetail, Roedeer, Wild Turkey, Coyote and Wildboar. For rifle hunters: Check out the "Rifle Hunt Simulator" app, designed around the same concept
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Bow Hunt Simulator at $3.99 against Archer's Mark's $19.99. Bow Hunt Simulator also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#36 vs unranked). Archer's Mark's advantage is review sentiment (74% vs 52%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On rating, ratings volume, 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
Archer's Mark costs $19.99 and Bow Hunt Simulator $3.99 up front. Archer's Mark sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bow Hunt Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Archer's Mark against 4.2 for Bow Hunt Simulator. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 48 and 20 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Archer's Mark's written reviews are positive against 52% of Bow Hunt Simulator's.
Archer's Mark ships an update every 3 weeks, Bow Hunt Simulator every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.
| Parameter | Archer's Mark | Bow Hunt Simulator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | $3.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.3 (48 ratings) — better | 4.2 (20 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 73.9% of reviews — better | 52.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 48 — better | 20 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | — | #36 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | ULTRAVIEW Archery, Inc. | Kristian Stensoenes |
Customer experience
Archer's Mark
Bow Hunt Simulator
Bugs and requests
Archer's Mark
Reported bugs
15 issues- Short marks are off
- FPS calculation incorrect
- Cut calculations do not work
- Near and far sight marks cannot be updated
- Yardage input gives error
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- App crashes upon splash screen
- App crashes when opening on newer iPhones
- App not opening after updates
- Lost all data
- Arrow weight below 270g cannot be set
- Scoring feature broken/quits app
- Scoring feature does not accurately store rounds
- App not iOS 8 ready, crashes on launch
- In-app purchase for scoring hangs
- Blurry quality on older iPhones
Requested features
7 requests- Printable sight tape
- Apple Watch integration
- Modern UI design
- Support for .5 yard increments
- Support for recurve bows
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- Metric marks with US Imperial setup
- More shot-in options
Bow Hunt Simulator
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Archer's Mark
- Archer's Score$7.99
Bow Hunt Simulator
No in-app purchases
Questions
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