ArrowLab by BowTune vs Shotzero
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ArrowLab by BowTune
Design, visualize, and optimize custom arrows using real components from various manufacturers. Compare parts, find the right spine, and keep all your arrow builds organized in one place. Ideal for hunters and target archers.
- Design custom arrows with real components
- Visualize builds with live preview
- Get personalized spine recommendations
- Organize all arrow builds
- Browse catalog of shafts, vanes, and more
- Generate printable build sheets
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Design, visualize, and optimize custom arrow builds with real components from trusted manufacturers. Whether you're building hunting arrows, TAC arrows, or experimenting with new setups, ArrowLab helps you compare components, find the right spine, and keep every build organized in one place. ArrowLab Access Access to ArrowLab's arrow-building features requires an active BowTune Pro subscription. BowTune Pro is available as a monthly or annual auto-renewable subscription. Eligible new subscribers can start with a 7-day free trial. Subscription options and pricing are displayed in the app before purchase. Features • Build custom arrows using real components • Browse a growing catalog of shafts, vanes, wraps, nocks, inserts, and field points • See every change instantly with a realistic live arrow preview • Get personalized spine recommendations based on your setup • Generate printable build sheets for your workbench or pro shop • Sync your builds across supported devices • Continue building as new manufacturers and components are added Whether you're a beginner or an experienced archer, ArrowLab makes building your next arrow faster, easier, and more organized. Subscription Information Payment will be charged to your Apple Account upon confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel your subscription through your Apple Account subscription settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Shotzero
This app allows shooters to meticulously track their training sessions, log their equipment, and analyze their performance. It provides detailed insights into hit patterns and trends to help users improve their accuracy over time.
- Camera-assisted shot marking
- Session and gear tracking
- Accuracy analytics
- Historical performance review
- Adjustable analysis windows
- Unlimited session history (Pro)
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Shotzero helps shooters track sessions, mark impacts, analyze performance, and improve over time. Log sessions, track gear, review hit patterns, and uncover trends across your training. Features include: • Camera-assisted shot marking • Session and gear tracking • Accuracy analytics • Historical performance review • Adjustable analysis windows • Unlimited session history with Shotzero Pro Terms of Use: https://shotzero.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://shotzero.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Shotzero at freemium against ArrowLab by BowTune's subscription. ArrowLab by BowTune's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. ArrowLab by BowTune sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Shotzero sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ArrowLab by BowTune against 5.0 for Shotzero. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
ArrowLab by BowTune ships an update every 6 days, Shotzero weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ArrowLab by BowTune | Shotzero |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Freemium — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Walls Tech LLC | Jonathan Sontag |
Customer experience
ArrowLab by BowTune
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In-app purchases
ArrowLab by BowTune
- BowTune Pro Monthly7 Days trial$14.991 Month
- BowTune Pro Annually7 Days trial$119.991 Year
Shotzero
- Shotzero Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Shotzero Pro Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
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