252 vs Arrow Count
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.
Arrow Count
Automatically track archery shots and training volume using your Apple Watch. View session history, shot timing, and progress towards goals on both your watch and iPhone. Offers detailed insights into your archery practice without manual recording.
- Automatic arrow shot detection
- Shot timing analysis
- Apple Health integration
- Weekly volume goal tracking
- Session history on iPhone
- Watch-based recent session summary
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Use your Apple Watch to automatically count the number of arrows shot in a session and view recent history right on your watch. No more manual recording with a tally counter. The iPhone app lets you keep track of your training volume and compare shot timing across sessions. -Uses accelerometer data to detect and record the number of shots and the shot time (time from raise of bow arm to release) -Sessions are saved in Apple Health with heart rate and calories. -A summary of recent sessions is available to view from the watch and a full history can be viewed on the iPhone App. -Charts on the watch show the volume for the last 7 days and the activity view includes a chart of the individual shot times. -Set your weekly volume goal and track progress against it -Compare this month to last month Try before you buy! Start as many sessions as you like until you have tracked a total of 100 arrows. Upgrade to the full version for unlimited shot recording - cheaper than a tally counter and with much more functionality. One time purchase only - no subscriptions! Instructions for use --------------------- -Wear the watch on the arm you hold your bow with and set this in settings (e.g usually left arm for a right handed archer) -Start an activity. Shoot a few shots and check that it is recording arrows. -Should work with default settings but the sensitivity can be adjusted by swiping to the right in the activity. If shots are not being counted try lowering the G value on the sensitivity page. -Recent activities can be seen in the history view accessed from the button on the first page (This may take a few seconds to load on the first run). Please note: - requires watchOS 10.6 or later. - requires the arm to be raised and steady to start the shot detection. Downhill shots (e.g. on a field course) may not be registered.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 252 at none against Arrow Count's 1. Arrow Count's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 months) and device support (3 vs 1). 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. Arrow Count sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 252 asks for nothing beyond the download.
252 ships an update every 5 months, Arrow Count every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 252 | Arrow Count |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Knowledge Is Porridge Ltd | Matthew Gray |
In-app purchases
252
No in-app purchases
Arrow Count
- Full Access$2.99








