ArrowNotes vs GoldFokus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ArrowNotes
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ArrowNotes grew out of practice – out of the wish for an app that lets you record arrows without detours, without distraction and without rigid rules. In training or in competition: a few seconds after the end should be enough to note the result and get back to shooting. That is what ArrowNotes focuses on. The app deliberately avoids clutter, yet gives you a solid basis for analysis, evaluation and structure. Many features are already there, others are added step by step – with the goal of making ArrowNotes a powerful but still clear companion for archers. The free version of ArrowNotes is fully usable and contains all the essential features for recording and analysing training and competition – no subscription, no running costs. Available in English, German, French and Spanish. Rounds & ends - Create rounds with different templates, target faces and diameters - Record arrows on the target face (with markers), on the keypad or from a photo - Add matches within a round, for example to record a competition - Automatic scores, averages and hit rates - Record freely without limits: no fixed number of ends per round. Ideal for training, when you do not know in advance how much you will shoot. - Save, edit or delete ends - Correct rounds that were set up incorrectly: change distance, fix section, move ends - Filter by type (training/competition), place (indoor/outdoor) and period - Target faces supported so far: WA/FITA 10 ring, WA/FITA 5 ring, WA/FITA 6 ring, WA/FITA 3-spot, WA Field, WA Field 3-spot, IFAA indoor and 5-spot Competition and match play - Olympic set system (2/1/0 set points) and cumulative compound scoring - Individual, team and mixed team – six WA formats - Set point score, list of sets and winner at a glance, shoot-off included Personal bests & awards - Personal bests per round type and bow type (competition) and per distance and target face (training) – with date, previous best and a link to the round - 39 awards in eight categories: outdoor and indoor target pins based on the World Archery thresholds, stars for WA 1440, milestones for arrows and rounds, special hits and consistency - Progress for open awards, celebration when you earn one - Everything is derived from your rounds – practice and competition count alike Statistics - Trends on the overview: Ø points / arrow, Ø points / end, gold rate, X rate and arrows / month – the last 3 months compared with the 3 before, separated into indoor and outdoor, with a 12-month history - Score shares in percent - Score distribution as arrows per ring - Average score per end - Number of arrows (recorded, manual and total) - Filter by period (week, month, year, custom), type (training/competition) and place (indoor/outdoor) - Open round statistics with a swipe - Hit pattern analysis per round with offset and average spread Equipment & setups - Manage bows, limbs, sights, arrows and accessories - Store several setups per bow - Store sight settings per bow/sight combination and distance - Bow types supported so far: recurve, barebow, compound and longbow Arrow counter - Record arrows manually and outside of rounds - Daily totals are stored per day - History with daily totals that can be deleted when no longer needed Timer - Freely configurable timers with times for preparation, shooting and warning - Haptic and/or acoustic signals Apple Watch integration - Use the Apple Watch as a remote control - See the last round with all its ends - Record a new end on the keypad - Delete and edit existing ends - Set up and start the timer - See the statistics of the round - Arrow counter for recording arrows manually Sync & backup - Local storage with optional iCloud sync - Export and import your data as a file Settings - Adjust language, appearance, distances and templates - Choose target face, keypad or photo as the default input - Light, dark or system mode
GoldFokus
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GoldFokus is your go-to app for archery training and competition – from your first arrow to the championship. RECORD SHOTS ON A DIGITAL TARGET Tap every shot directly onto the target. GoldFokus calculates points, average per arrow, and projects your final score – live during the round. AI ARROW DETECTION Snap a photo of your target and let the AI automatically detect and record your hits. It accurately distinguishes your arrows from others. YOUR PERSONAL AI COACH Get a quick tip after every end. At the end of the round, your AI coach analyzes your grouping and performance, providing specific drills and equipment advice. COMPETITIONS & FORMATS Supports free rounds, indoor, training, and international World Archery formats (70m Qualification, Match Recurve set system, Match Compound cumulative). KEEP TRACK OF EVERYTHING - Sight mark calculator for any distance - Consistency and grouping analysis - Live weather at the range - PDF export of your scores - History, personal bests & trends Whether you shoot Recurve, Compound, Barebow, Longbow, or Traditional – GoldFokus keeps your training measurable and makes your progress visible.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ArrowNotes at none against GoldFokus's 2. GoldFokus's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. GoldFokus sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. ArrowNotes asks for nothing beyond the download.
ArrowNotes ships an update monthly, GoldFokus every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ArrowNotes | GoldFokus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MAX TILMANN SCHRODER | Michael Linnerer |
In-app purchases
ArrowNotes
No in-app purchases
GoldFokus
- Expert$22.99
- Coach Mode$89.99
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