# 3D Score Buddy vs ArrowTime Chrono

The clearest difference is rating: 3D Score Buddy at 5.0 against ArrowTime Chrono's 4.1. 3D Score Buddy also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). ArrowTime Chrono's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (18 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 3D Score Buddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year. ArrowTime Chrono asks for nothing beyond the download.

3D Score Buddy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ArrowTime Chrono has 18 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of 3D Score Buddy's written reviews are positive against 67% of ArrowTime Chrono's.

3D Score Buddy ships an update every 8 days, ArrowTime Chrono fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 3D Score Buddy | ArrowTime Chrono |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-score-buddy/id6751117961/reviews)** | [4.1 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrowtime-chrono/id6760263159/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **18** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 52 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Juergen Weiss](https://appshunter.io/developer/1642961939) | [ArrowTime Archery](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883521367) |

## What reviewers say

### 3D Score Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-score-buddy/id6751117961)

This app simplifies scoring for 3D archery events, offering quick setup, one-tap recording, and flexible archer management. It supports various scoring methods, GPS tracking, and works offline, with cloud connectivity for tournaments and data export options.

**Highlights:** One-tap scoring, GPS course tracking, Offline functionality, Tournament mode, Excel and GPX export, Live Activities integration

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3D Score Buddy Expert | $24.99 | per year |
| 3D Score Buddy Professional | $12.99 | one-time |


### ArrowTime Chrono

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrowtime-chrono/id6760263159)

Measure arrow speeds using your iPhone's microphone. Track performance over time by saving group information. Save favorite bows and arrows to test different combinations and check resulting speeds and consistency.

**Highlights:** Sound-based speed measurement, Save group information, Track performance over time, Save favorite bows and arrows, Test bow and arrow combinations, Check speed and consistency

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 3D Score Buddy free?

3D Score Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ArrowTime Chrono free?

ArrowTime Chrono is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 3D Score Buddy or ArrowTime Chrono?

3D Score Buddy is rated higher. 3D Score Buddy averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while ArrowTime Chrono averages 4.1 from 18 ratings.

### Do 3D Score Buddy or ArrowTime Chrono have ads?

Neither 3D Score Buddy nor ArrowTime Chrono shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 3D Score Buddy or ArrowTime Chrono?

3D Score Buddy ships an update every 8 days, and ArrowTime Chrono fortnightly. Most recently, 3D Score Buddy was updated on November 8, 2026 and ArrowTime Chrono on November 5, 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.*