Comparison

252 vs Arrow Count

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

Head to head
About

252

Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Automatic arrow shot detection
  • Shot timing analysis
  • Apple Health integration
  • Weekly volume goal tracking
  • Session history on iPhone
  • Watch-based recent session summary
Features
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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.

Screenshots

2524 screens
Arrow Count4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Arrow Count sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 252 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
252 versus Arrow Count: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter252Arrow Count
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKnowledge Is Porridge LtdMatthew Gray

In-app purchases

None

252

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Arrow Count

One-time1
  • Full Access$2.99

Questions

Is 252 free?
252 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Arrow Count free?
Arrow Count is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 252 or Arrow Count have ads?
Neither 252 nor Arrow Count shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 252 or Arrow Count?
252 ships an update every 5 months, and Arrow Count every 3 days. Most recently, 252 was updated on October 5, 2026 and Arrow Count on September 27, 2026.

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