Comparison

ArrowLab by BowTune vs Instinct Scoring

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

About

Instinct Scoring

Features
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Instinct Scoring - by Bogensport Instinct The archer decides. The app documents. The scoring app for traditional and instinctive archery on 3D and field courses. No judging, no hand-holding - just clean, fast documentation of your rounds. Fully offline, your data stays on your device. RECORDING ROUNDS - Scoring systems: IFAA Hunter (20/16/12/8/5), IFAA Animal, IFAA Standard, WA 3D, DSB 3D - Training or tournament - one switch - Several archers per round, take over groups with a single tap - Large coloured hit-zone buttons: Kill, Body, Hit, Miss - recorded in seconds - Running score at any time, final result with podium and key figures - Completed rounds are immutable - your history stays honest COURSES & TARGETS - Create your own courses with all targets: animal motif, distance, peg, slope - Pick a course - all targets are automatically part of the round - Take a photo per target straight from the app EQUIPMENT - Bows with all details: type, draw weight, brace height, tiller, string and more - Arrow setups: shaft, spine, length, weight, FOC, fletching, point - Equipment is captured as a snapshot per round - your history stays correct even if you change something later STATISTICS - Average score, hit rates per zone, trend over time as a chart - Complete round history with all details YOUR DATA BELONGS TO YOU - 100% offline - account is local to your device, no ads, no tracking - Create a backup file and restore it at any time - Share the result report as a PDF Made for archers: recurve, longbow, barebow, compound, traditional. SUBSCRIPTION - EVERYTHING AT A GLANCE Instinct Scoring can be used completely free of charge. If you want more, you can take out one of four subscriptions: - Premium (4 weeks) - EUR 1.99, duration 4 weeks - Premium (year) - EUR 19.99, duration 1 year - Premium+ (4 weeks) - EUR 2.99, duration 4 weeks - Premium+ (year) - EUR 29.99, duration 1 year All prices include VAT. Payment is charged to your App Store account when you confirm the purchase. The subscription renews automatically for the selected period unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The renewal is charged within 24 hours before the end of the period. You can manage and cancel the subscription at any time in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://alonepard10501.github.io/instinct-scoring/datenschutz.html

Screenshots

ArrowLab by BowTune4 screens
Instinct Scoring3 screens

Verdict

The call

ArrowLab by BowTune and Instinct Scoring are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. ArrowLab by BowTune sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Instinct Scoring sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ArrowLab by BowTune ships an update every 6 days, Instinct Scoring every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
ArrowLab by BowTune versus Instinct Scoring: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArrowLab by BowTuneInstinct Scoring
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWalls Tech LLCFalk Carstensen

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ArrowLab by BowTune

Subscriptions2
  • BowTune Pro Monthly7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • BowTune Pro Annually7 Days trial$119.991 Year
4 purchases

Instinct Scoring

Subscriptions4
  • Premium$1.991 Month
  • Premium Plus$2.991 Month
  • Premium Year$17.991 Year
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  • Premium Plus Year$24.991 Year

Questions

Is ArrowLab by BowTune free?
ArrowLab by BowTune is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Instinct Scoring free?
Instinct Scoring is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ArrowLab by BowTune or Instinct Scoring have ads?
Neither ArrowLab by BowTune nor Instinct Scoring shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ArrowLab by BowTune or Instinct Scoring?
ArrowLab by BowTune ships an update every 6 days, and Instinct Scoring every 4 days. Most recently, ArrowLab by BowTune was updated on October 11, 2026 and Instinct Scoring on October 24, 2026.

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