252 vs NockPoint
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
252
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In Archery a "252" is a fun challenge: shoot 36 arrows at a set distance and try to score more than 252. Beat the target to unlock the next distance! It’s a great way to track progress, stay motivated and show off your skills. 252 is designed to track your imperial scores, progress and offer insights into your continued improvement using the 252 scheme.
NockPoint
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 252 at none against NockPoint's 1. NockPoint's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). On price and ads 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
Both are free to download. NockPoint sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 252 asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | 252 | NockPoint |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Knowledge Is Porridge Ltd | Dylan Burrough |
In-app purchases
252
No in-app purchases
NockPoint
- Nock Point Pro - Lifetime Access$14.99









