Comparison

ArrowNotes vs Gold Arrow Archery Tracker

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

Head to head
About

ArrowNotes

Features
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ArrowNotes was built from real-world practice – out of the need for an app that lets you record arrows quickly, without distractions, and without rigid constraints. Whether in training or competition, a few seconds after each end should be enough to capture your results and refocus on shooting. That is exactly what ArrowNotes is designed for. The app deliberately avoids unnecessary complexity while providing a solid foundation for evaluation, analysis, and structure. Many features are already available, with more being added step by step – all with the goal of turning ArrowNotes into a powerful yet clear and focused companion app for archers over the long term. The free version of ArrowNotes is fully functional and includes all essential features for recording and analyzing training sessions and competitions – no subscription, no recurring costs. Rounds & Ends - Create rounds using different templates, target faces, and diameters - Record arrows via target face (with markers) keypad or photo - Add matches within a round to record competitions - Automatic scores, averages, and hit rates - Free recording without fixed limits: no predefined number of ends per round – ideal for training sessions of unknown length - Save, edit, or delete ends - Filter by type (training/competition), location (indoor/outdoor), and time period - Currently supported target faces: WA/FITA 10-ring, WA/FITA 5-ring, WA/FITA 6-ring, WA/FITA 3-spot, WA Field, WA Field 3-spot Competition and Matches - Olympic set system (2/1/0 set points) and cumulative compound scoring - Individual, team, and mixed team—six WA formats - Set scores, set list, and winners at a glance, including tiebreakers Statistics - Ring distribution in percent - Ring distribution by number of arrows per ring - Average score per end - Number of arrows (recorded, manual, and total) - Filters by time period (week, month, year, custom), type (training/competition), and location (indoor/outdoor) - Trend visualization - Access round-specific statistics with a swipe - Shot pattern analysis per round, including deviation and average spread Equipment & Setups - Manage bows, limbs, sights, arrows, and accessories - Save multiple setups per bow - Store sight settings per bow-sight combination and distance - Currently supported bow types: Recurve, Barebow, Compound, and Longbow Arrow Counter - Manually record arrows outside of rounds - Daily tracking of recorded arrows - History with daily totals that can be deleted if needed Timer - Fully configurable timers with preparation, shooting, and warning times - Optional haptic and/or acoustic signals Apple Watch Integration - Use your Apple Watch as a remote control - View the latest round with all ends - Record a new end using the keypad - Edit or delete existing ends - Set up and start the timer - View round-specific statistics - Arrow counter for manual arrow tracking Sync & Backup - Local storage with optional iCloud synchronization - Data export and import via file Settings - Customize language, appearance, distances, and templates - Choose target face, keypad or photo as the default input method - Light, dark, or system appearance

About

Gold Arrow Archery Tracker

Features
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Gold Arrow Tracker is the ultimate AI-powered archery scoring app and session tracker. Whether you are a competitive target archer or a recreational bow shooter, our app uses advanced on-device AI to simplify how you record your shots. Focus on your form and technique while we handle the math! AI-Powered Archery Scoring: Snap a photo of your target face and let our embedded models automatically detect arrow impacts and calculate your score. No manual plotting required! On-Device Processing: Our detection models run locally on your phone for lightning-fast results and maximum privacy, even at outdoor ranges with no cell service. Standardized Target Scoring: Fully supports FITA/WA ring boundaries for multiple archery target types, including 122cm, 80cm, and triple-spot (Inner10) faces. Bow & Gear Management: Track multiple bows, arrows, and equipment configurations. See exactly how tuning your archery gear impacts your performance over time. Comprehensive Analytics: Review your session history, analyze your arrow groupings, and track your archery progress with detailed statistics. Cloud Sync: Securely sync your data via Google Login to access your archery scores and sessions across any device, including our web companion.

Screenshots

ArrowNotes4 screens
Gold Arrow Archery Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Gold Arrow Archery Tracker at every 8 days against ArrowNotes's monthly. Gold Arrow Archery Tracker also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ArrowNotes ships an update monthly, Gold Arrow Archery Tracker every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
ArrowNotes versus Gold Arrow Archery Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArrowNotesGold Arrow Archery Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB173 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMAX TILMANN SCHRODERDavid Parushev

In-app purchases

None

ArrowNotes

No in-app purchases

None

Gold Arrow Archery Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ArrowNotes free?
ArrowNotes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gold Arrow Archery Tracker free?
Gold Arrow Archery Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ArrowNotes or Gold Arrow Archery Tracker have ads?
Neither ArrowNotes nor Gold Arrow Archery Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ArrowNotes or Gold Arrow Archery Tracker?
ArrowNotes ships an update monthly, and Gold Arrow Archery Tracker every 8 days. Most recently, ArrowNotes was updated on September 19, 2026 and Gold Arrow Archery Tracker on August 31, 2026.

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