Comparison

Simply Archery vs Arrow Count

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

Head to head
About

Simply Archery

Log archery practice and competition rounds with an intuitive scoring interface. Analyze your shooting with arrow distribution, group size, and bias tracking. Manage your gear, including bows, arrow sets, and sight marks.

Highlights
  • Dual scoring modes
  • Support for all face types
  • Session logging and history
  • Arrow distribution analysis
  • Gear tracking (bows, arrows, sight marks)
  • PDF scorecard export
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Built together with archers, updated regularly based on your feedback. TWO WAYS TO SCORE Hold to zoom in, slide to aim, release to place an arrow. Or tap a score on the keypad when speed matters. Switch between modes mid-round. Supports all face types: full face, 6-ring, triple spot, imperial, Worcester, and NFAA indoor. TRACK EVERY SESSION Log practice and competition rounds with an intuitive scoring interface, running averages, and complete session history. Multi-distance rounds like York and WA 1440 are created in one tap. Over 80 built-in rounds from WA, Archery GB, and NFAA, covering indoor and outdoor, metric and imperial, plus custom rounds for any format. ANALYSE YOUR SHOOTING See your arrow distribution across score zones, review end-by-end scorecards with colour-coded chips, and track group size and bias over time. Filter stats by bow, session type, and date range. Personal bests and end averages at a glance. TRACK YOUR GEAR Log bows, arrow sets, and sight marks whenever you are ready. Multiple bows across recurve, compound, barebow, and traditional/longbow, with named sight mark configurations per bow and arrow set combo. EXPORT Generate PDF scorecards to share with friends or fellow archers. YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS No accounts, no profiling, no data sold. All data stays on your device. No ads. Works fully offline. Just anonymous insights to make the app better. A fast, native iOS experience. By Archers, For Archers.

About

Arrow Count

Automatically track archery shots and training volume using your Apple Watch. View session history, shot timing, and progress towards goals on both your watch and iPhone. Offers detailed insights into your archery practice without manual recording.

Highlights
  • Automatic arrow shot detection
  • Shot timing analysis
  • Apple Health integration
  • Weekly volume goal tracking
  • Session history on iPhone
  • Watch-based recent session summary
Features
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Use your Apple Watch to automatically count the number of arrows shot in a session and view recent history right on your watch. No more manual recording with a tally counter. The iPhone app lets you keep track of your training volume and compare shot timing across sessions. -Uses accelerometer data to detect and record the number of shots and the shot time (time from raise of bow arm to release) -Sessions are saved in Apple Health with heart rate and calories. -A summary of recent sessions is available to view from the watch and a full history can be viewed on the iPhone App. -Charts on the watch show the volume for the last 7 days and the activity view includes a chart of the individual shot times. -Set your weekly volume goal and track progress against it -Compare this month to last month Try before you buy! Start as many sessions as you like until you have tracked a total of 100 arrows. Upgrade to the full version for unlimited shot recording - cheaper than a tally counter and with much more functionality. One time purchase only - no subscriptions! Instructions for use --------------------- -Wear the watch on the arm you hold your bow with and set this in settings (e.g usually left arm for a right handed archer) -Start an activity. Shoot a few shots and check that it is recording arrows. -Should work with default settings but the sensitivity can be adjusted by swiping to the right in the activity. If shots are not being counted try lowering the G value on the sensitivity page. -Recent activities can be seen in the history view accessed from the button on the first page (This may take a few seconds to load on the first run). Please note: - requires watchOS 10.6 or later. - requires the arm to be raised and steady to start the shot detection. Downhill shots (e.g. on a field course) may not be registered.

Screenshots

Simply Archery4 screens
Arrow Count4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simply Archery at none against Arrow Count's 1. Arrow Count's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Arrow Count sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Simply Archery asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simply Archery ships an update fortnightly, Arrow Count every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Simply Archery versus Arrow Count: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimply ArcheryArrow Count
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBenjamin de JagerMatthew Gray

Customer experience

Simply Archery

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Arrow Count

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Simply Archery

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Arrow Count

One-time1
  • Full Access$2.99

Questions

Is Simply Archery free?
Simply Archery is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Arrow Count free?
Arrow Count is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simply Archery or Arrow Count have ads?
Neither Simply Archery nor Arrow Count shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simply Archery or Arrow Count?
Simply Archery ships an update fortnightly, and Arrow Count every 3 days. Most recently, Simply Archery was updated on October 2, 2026 and Arrow Count on October 17, 2026.

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