# Archer's Mark vs Bow Hunt Simulator

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Archer's Mark | Bow Hunt Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | **[4.3 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archers-mark/id333265578/reviews)** | [4.2 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bow-hunt-simulator/id1090757314/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **48** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | **73.9% of reviews** | 52.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#36** |
| Size | 43 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ULTRAVIEW Archery, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671824236) | [Kristian Stensoenes](https://appshunter.io/developer/605477813) |

## What reviewers say

### Archer's Mark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archers-mark/id333265578)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Archer's Score | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎯 Accurate sight marks
- 👍 Easy to use
- ⚙️ Customizable setups
- 💡 Innovative features (clinometer, incline)
- 🤝 Responsive support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 📉 Outdated UI
- ⚠️ Inaccurate calculations (incline, short marks)
- ❌ Missing sight options
- 💸 Expensive for some

**Reported bugs**

- Short marks are off
- FPS calculation incorrect
- Cut calculations do not work
- Near and far sight marks cannot be updated
- Yardage input gives error

**Requested features**

- Printable sight tape
- Apple Watch integration
- Modern UI design
- Support for .5 yard increments
- Support for recurve bows


### Bow Hunt Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bow-hunt-simulator/id1090757314)

**Currently charting:** #36 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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.)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Archer's Mark free?

Archer's Mark costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Bow Hunt Simulator free?

Bow Hunt Simulator costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Archer's Mark or Bow Hunt Simulator?

Archer's Mark is rated higher. Archer's Mark averages 4.3 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Bow Hunt Simulator averages 4.2 from 20 ratings.

### Do Archer's Mark or Bow Hunt Simulator have ads?

Neither Archer's Mark nor Bow Hunt Simulator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Archer's Mark or Bow Hunt Simulator?

Archer's Mark ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bow Hunt Simulator every 2 months. Most recently, Archer's Mark was updated on October 29, 2026 and Bow Hunt Simulator on October 29, 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.*