Archer's Mark vs MantisX
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...
MantisX
This training system enhances bow handling by analyzing shot mechanics. It requires a separate sensor to collect movement data, which the app then processes to provide insights into your shooting technique.
- Bow handling improvement
- Shot mechanics analysis
- Movement data collection
- Sensor integration
- Shooting technique insights
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MantisX is a training system that helps you improve your bow handling. Use of the app requires a MantisX Sensor which can be bought here: https://mantisarchery.com. It attaches to our detachable rail adapter. The internal electronics of the MantisX Sensor collect movement data before, during, and after your shot. The app analyzes the data of your shooting mechanics.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MantisX at Free against Archer's Mark's $19.99. MantisX also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Archer's Mark's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.9) and review sentiment (74% vs 60%). On update cadence, ads, monetization model 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
MantisX is free to download; Archer's Mark costs $19.99 up front. Archer's Mark sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MantisX asks for nothing beyond the download.
Archer's Mark holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 48 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Archer's Mark's written reviews are positive against 60% of MantisX's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Archer's Mark | MantisX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.3 (48 ratings) — better | 3.9 (16 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 73.6% of reviews — better | 60.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 48 — better | 16 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #97 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 186 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ULTRAVIEW Archery, Inc. | Mantis Tech LLC |
Customer experience
Archer's Mark
MantisX
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
MantisX
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Archer's Mark
- Archer's Score$7.99
MantisX
No in-app purchases
Questions
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