Comparison

QuivAR vs ArrowLab by BowTune

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

Head to head
About

QuivAR

Enhance your archery skills with augmented reality. This app uses your smartphone to overlay anatomically correct 3D animal targets onto your real-world targets, providing instant feedback on shot placement to improve accuracy.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality 3D animal targets
  • Anatomically correct vital organ overlays
  • Real-time shot placement analysis
  • Instant feedback for skill improvement
  • User-friendly interface for all levels
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Experience Archery Like Never Before with QuivAR™ 2.0! QuivAR™ is the first and only app that uses augmented reality to transform your archery practice into a full training and hunting prep system. Whether you're dialing in shot placement on a 3D target or competing with archers across the country, QuivAR™ gives you tools no other app can match. VectAR™ Arrow Scanning Point your phone and scan your arrows after every shot. QuivAR™ reads your placement instantly and logs it to your training session — no manual entry, no guesswork. HuntAR™ Vital Scoring Not all hits are equal. HuntAR™ scores your shot placement against anatomically correct vitals so you know exactly how lethal each arrow would be in the field. Train smarter. Hunt better. 3D & 2D Anatomy Overlays Superimpose real animal anatomy onto your QuivAR-enabled targets from Delta McKenzie, BIGshot, and Deadnuts Outdoors. See the heart, lungs, and vitals in AR — right on your target. 3D Anatomy Library No target? No problem. Explore full internal anatomy of big game species directly on your phone. Perfect for pre-season study and shot placement education anywhere. Competitions & Leaderboards QuivAR™ 2.0 turns every session into a competition. Join public or private competitions, climb the leaderboard, and see how your skills stack up against archers worldwide. Training Session Tracking Log every session. Track your progress over time. QuivAR™ captures your shot data so you can identify patterns, fix weaknesses, and measure real improvement. Supported species include whitetail deer, bull elk, black bear, grizzly bear, turkey, wild boar, coyote, and more. Compatible with QuivAR-enabled targets from Delta McKenzie, BIGshot, and Deadnuts Outdoors. QuivAR™: See What You're Missing. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ArrowLab by BowTune

Design, visualize, and optimize custom arrows using real components from various manufacturers. Compare parts, find the right spine, and keep all your arrow builds organized in one place. Ideal for hunters and target archers.

Highlights
  • Design custom arrows with real components
  • Visualize builds with live preview
  • Get personalized spine recommendations
  • Organize all arrow builds
  • Browse catalog of shafts, vanes, and more
  • Generate printable build sheets
Features
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Design, visualize, and optimize custom arrow builds with real components from trusted manufacturers. Whether you're building hunting arrows, TAC arrows, or experimenting with new setups, ArrowLab helps you compare components, find the right spine, and keep every build organized in one place. ArrowLab Access Access to ArrowLab's arrow-building features requires an active BowTune Pro subscription. BowTune Pro is available as a monthly or annual auto-renewable subscription. Eligible new subscribers can start with a 7-day free trial. Subscription options and pricing are displayed in the app before purchase. Features • Build custom arrows using real components • Browse a growing catalog of shafts, vanes, wraps, nocks, inserts, and field points • See every change instantly with a realistic live arrow preview • Get personalized spine recommendations based on your setup • Generate printable build sheets for your workbench or pro shop • Sync your builds across supported devices • Continue building as new manufacturers and components are added Whether you're a beginner or an experienced archer, ArrowLab makes building your next arrow faster, easier, and more organized. Subscription Information Payment will be charged to your Apple Account upon confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel your subscription through your Apple Account subscription settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

QuivAR4 screens
ArrowLab by BowTune4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: QuivAR at freemium against ArrowLab by BowTune's subscription. QuivAR also leads on ratings volume (25 vs 3). ArrowLab by BowTune's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). On price, 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

Both are free to download. QuivAR sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and ArrowLab by BowTune sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ArrowLab by BowTune holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QuivAR has 25 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of QuivAR's written reviews are positive against 100% of ArrowLab by BowTune's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QuivAR ships an update monthly, ArrowLab by BowTune every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
QuivAR versus ArrowLab by BowTune: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuivARArrowLab by BowTune
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (25 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings25 — better3
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size488 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQuivARWalls Tech LLC

Customer experience

QuivAR

All ratings25 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral5.6%
Negative11.1%

ArrowLab by BowTune

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

QuivAR

Subscriptions3
  • QuivAR Pro - Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Premium Membership$9.991 Month
  • QuivAR Pro - Yearly1 Month trial$69.991 Year
2 purchases

ArrowLab by BowTune

Subscriptions2
  • BowTune Pro Monthly7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • BowTune Pro Annually7 Days trial$119.991 Year

Questions

Is QuivAR free?
QuivAR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ArrowLab by BowTune free?
ArrowLab by BowTune is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QuivAR or ArrowLab by BowTune?
ArrowLab by BowTune is rated higher. QuivAR averages 4.6 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while ArrowLab by BowTune averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do QuivAR or ArrowLab by BowTune have ads?
Neither QuivAR nor ArrowLab by BowTune shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QuivAR or ArrowLab by BowTune?
QuivAR ships an update monthly, and ArrowLab by BowTune every 6 days. Most recently, QuivAR was updated on October 25, 2026 and ArrowLab by BowTune on October 11, 2026.

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