Comparison

Shot Sense vs Leap Archery

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Shot Sense

This archery accessory provides real-time shot analytics and advanced feedback through a companion app. Track your bow's movement, compare shots, and compete with friends on a community platform to improve your archery skills.

Highlights
  • Real-time shot analytics
  • Advanced shot feedback
  • Bow movement tracking
  • Shot comparison
  • Community platform for competition
  • Improve archery performance
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Elevate your archery experience with the Mathews Shot Sense. Integrated directly into the grip of your Mathews bow, the Shot Sense module will track and record your shot analytics and provide advanced feedback in real time through the Mathews app. Mathews advanced shot data technology allows you to track the movement of your bow throughout your shot sequence, enabling you to compare every shot on the range, in the field, or wherever your bow takes you. Challenge your friends and family to see who takes the most shots, has the best overall score, or compete against any metric you set within our full community platform. Designed to take your archery game to the next level, Mathews Shot Sense will help you take your best shot, every time. Compatible with 2023 and newer Mathews models.

About

Leap Archery

This app provides advanced physics-based analysis for archers and hunters. It offers precise trajectory calculations, AI-powered biomechanical shot analysis, and detailed equipment optimization tools to improve accuracy and consistency.

Highlights
  • Precision ballistics engine
  • AI biomechanical shot analysis
  • Arrow tuning workflows
  • Dynamic spine modeling
  • FOC and weight distribution calculation
  • Field-ready data for hunters
Features
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Train with purpose. Tune with confidence. Understand your arrow's flight. LEAP Archery brings training, bow tuning, custom sight tapes, and advanced ballistics together in one app. Whether you're new to archery, preparing for a hunt, or chasing higher scores, LEAP helps you make informed adjustments and build a more consistent shot. TRAIN SMARTER Shot Doctor uses your device's camera to analyze key elements of your shooting form, including bow-arm, body, and draw-arm alignment. See the details you can work on and track your progress with practice tools, shot group analysis, and scorecards. KNOW YOUR ARROW'S FLIGHT Build custom sight tapes and sight marks for your bow and arrow setup. Explore physics-based trajectory calculations, arrow drop, velocity, time of flight, and downrange performance. Use the Shoot For calculator to account for shooting angle, wind, and changing environmental conditions. TUNE WITH A PLAN Work through paper tuning, bare shaft tuning, walk-back tuning, and broadhead tuning with structured guidance. Make equipment changes with a clearer understanding of what you're testing. BUILD AND COMPARE ARROWS Explore dynamic spine recommendations, front-of-center balance, and arrow build options. Compare setups and review kinetic energy, momentum, and estimated penetration performance before making equipment decisions. PRACTICE AND COMPETE Record scores, review shot patterns, and keep your training organized. LEAP supports the full process, from practice sessions and equipment setup to competition and the field. Made for bowhunters, target archers, 3D shooters, and anyone who wants to understand their shot. Formerly Pro Archery Ballistics. Same powerful tools, with a broader focus on the whole archer. Download LEAP Archery and take a more informed approach to every shot. Full access requires a membership. Subscription options are available in the app. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Shot Sense4 screens
Leap Archery4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Leap Archery at 80% against Shot Sense's 14%. Leap Archery also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.8) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Shot Sense's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 17.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Leap Archery sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Shot Sense asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Leap Archery holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Shot Sense's written reviews are positive against 80% of Leap Archery's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shot Sense ships an update every 3 months, Leap Archery every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Shot Sense versus Leap Archery: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShot SenseLeap Archery
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (22 ratings)4.8 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings22 — better18
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMathews Archery, IncLucas Palmer

Customer experience

Shot Sense

All ratings21 ratings
Positive38.1%
Neutral19.0%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral21.4%
Negative64.3%

Leap Archery

All ratings18 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Shot Sense

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Leap Archery

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$5.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Shot Sense free?
Shot Sense is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Leap Archery free?
Leap Archery is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shot Sense or Leap Archery?
Leap Archery is rated higher. Shot Sense averages 2.8 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Leap Archery averages 4.8 from 18 ratings.
Do Shot Sense or Leap Archery have ads?
Neither Shot Sense nor Leap Archery shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shot Sense or Leap Archery?
Shot Sense ships an update every 3 months, and Leap Archery every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shot Sense was updated on November 3, 2026 and Leap Archery on October 30, 2026.

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