# PRO Archery Ballistics vs BayHawk

The clearest difference is monetization model: PRO Archery Ballistics at free with in-app purchases against BayHawk's subscription. PRO Archery Ballistics also leads on ratings volume (18 vs 1). BayHawk's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PRO Archery Ballistics sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and BayHawk sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BayHawk holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PRO Archery Ballistics has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PRO Archery Ballistics ships an update every 3 weeks, BayHawk every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PRO Archery Ballistics | BayHawk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-archery-ballistics/id6503086578/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bayhawk/id6787742021/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 49 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lucas Palmer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747342861) | [Bradford Wangerin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895547020) |

## What reviewers say

### PRO Archery Ballistics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-archery-ballistics/id6503086578)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $14.99 | per year |


### BayHawk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bayhawk/id6787742021)

This app uses your logged catches and real-time conditions to predict optimal fishing spots. It offers AI-driven trip plans, detailed spot analysis, and offline maps for inshore saltwater anglers. Log your catches, track regulations, and improve your fishing success.

**Highlights:** AI-powered bite predictions, Live bite score for every spot, Detailed spot condition analysis, AI trip plans and pattern insights, Offline maps with fishing structure, Catch logging with photo ID, Apple Watch integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BayHawk Pro | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PRO Archery Ballistics free?

PRO Archery Ballistics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BayHawk free?

BayHawk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PRO Archery Ballistics or BayHawk?

BayHawk is rated higher. PRO Archery Ballistics averages 4.8 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while BayHawk averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PRO Archery Ballistics or BayHawk have ads?

Neither PRO Archery Ballistics nor BayHawk shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PRO Archery Ballistics or BayHawk?

PRO Archery Ballistics ships an update every 3 weeks, and BayHawk every 3 days. Most recently, PRO Archery Ballistics was updated on October 12, 2026 and BayHawk on October 11, 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.*