Comparison

BowSmith vs NockPoint

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

Head to head
About

BowSmith

Features
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Bowsmith is the complete companion for competitive and recreational archers — score your rounds, tune your equipment, and watch your skills improve, all in one place. SCORE EVERY ROUND Arrow-by-arrow scoring for 15+ official formats — Vegas, World Archery (1440, 720, 18m), NFAA, Lancaster, club indoor and outdoor, IBO, ASA and NFAA 3D, IFAA Field, league night, and fully custom rounds. Running totals, X-counts, and end-by-end breakdowns are tracked automatically. TUNE EVERY BOW 40+ guided tuning workflows walk you through paper tuning, walk-back, bare-shaft, French tuning and more — across bow, arrow, sight, rest, stabilizer, and string. Few apps go this deep into equipment setup. SEE YOUR PROGRESS Rich analytics turn your sessions into insight. Track score trends over time, compare equipment, and spot what's actually moving your game with clear, interactive charts. MANAGE YOUR GEAR Keep your entire setup organized — bows, arrows, sights, releases, stabilizers, strings, and chronographs — with health indicators so you know when something needs attention. PLAN YOUR TRAINING A built-in calendar keeps practice, competitions, and tuning sessions on schedule, so you always know what's next. STAY MOTIVATED Unlock achievements and take on challenges that reward consistent practice and exploring every feature. SYNC EVERYWHERE Your data stays in sync across iPhone and iPad with iCloud, so your scores and setups are always with you. Whether you're chasing a personal best, dialing in a new bow, or shooting your first competition, Bowsmith helps you train smarter and shoot better. Terms of Use (EULA): https://bowsmith.app/en/terms Privacy Policy: https://bowsmith.app/en/privacy-policy

About

NockPoint

Features
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NockPoint is the all-in-one training, scoring, and analysis companion built for serious archers — from your first Vegas 300 to your next podium. Score any round, plot every arrow, and watch your numbers climb. Whether you shoot target, 3D, field, or bowhunt, NockPoint turns every session into data you can actually use. PLOT EVERY ARROW Tap your shots onto a true-to-scale target face and watch your group form in real time. Get instant feedback on grouping, drift, and consistency — arrow by arrow. SCORE 49 ROUNDS, 10 ORGANIZATIONS Vegas, World Archery, NFAA, ASA, IBO, USA Archery and more — preloaded and ready. A smart, color-coded keypad adapts to whatever round you're shooting, or build your own custom round. ANALYTICS THAT MEAN SOMETHING Score trends, precision heatmaps, equipment breakdowns, and personal bests — updated the moment you finish an end. See exactly where your points are going and what's costing you Xs. NEVER GUESS A SIGHT MARK Store marks for every bow and let the Sight Advisor interpolate the setting for any distance in between. Your tape, dialed. TRAIN WITH PURPOSE Daily arrow-count goals, streaks, and a training journal keep you accountable between competitions. Show up every day and watch it compound. GO HEAD-TO-HEAD Race a friend in a live head-to-head matchup, or chase your own personal best with Ghost scoring that shoots alongside you. BUILT FOR YOUR WHOLE KIT Track every bow and arrow build — draw weight, spine, point weight, fletching and more — plus gear-health reminders so nothing fails on the line. PRO FEATURES - Advanced analytics, heatmaps & equipment breakdowns - Apple Watch scoring — score whole rounds from your wrist - Live heart rate from Polar sensors - PDF & CSV exports with official-style scorecards - Coach tools & live session sharing - Unlimited session history One-time unlock. No subscription. Nock. Aim. Track. Repeat.

Screenshots

BowSmith4 screens
NockPoint4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: NockPoint at 4 against BowSmith's 2. NockPoint also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. BowSmith sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and NockPoint sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
BowSmith versus NockPoint: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBowSmithNockPoint
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichal BuczkoDylan Burrough

In-app purchases

6 purchases

BowSmith

Subscriptions4
  • Bowsmith Advanced3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Bowsmith Professional7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Bowsmith Advanced (Annual)14 Days trial$79.991 Year
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  • Bowsmith Professional (Annual)14 Days trial$179.991 Year
One-time2
  • Bowsmith Advanced Lifetime$249.00
  • owsmith Professional Lifetime$499.00
1 purchases

NockPoint

One-time1
  • Nock Point Pro - Lifetime Access$14.99

Questions

Is BowSmith free?
BowSmith is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NockPoint free?
NockPoint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BowSmith or NockPoint have ads?
Neither BowSmith nor NockPoint shows ads.

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