Comparison

ArcheryTune vs Hedge Archery

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

Head to head
About

ArcheryTune

Features
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Thanks to ArcheryTune you have the advisability of understanding and configuring key elements of your bow: the scope for compound bow, the sight and the adjustment of the arrow FOC. This is done by following three sub-applications (version 1.0). For the adjustment of the scope, you will see the ideal image of your target and be able to change for instance the size and power of the lens, the size of the scope dot or fiber, the distance between your eye and the lens…. You have at your disposal English target faces, field target faces and few images of 2D-animals for the natural shooting (French competition). For the arrow FOC, you have the possibility to compute and adjust your own one, thus you will be able to prepare your tests while being guided. Finally, the sight chart sub-app permits you to prepare your shooting session by providing some parameters of your bow and the slope of the field.

About

Hedge Archery

Features
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For Competition Archery The heart of Helical Edge is its mobile app, featuring a powerful ballistics calculator that performs real-time calculations directly in the field.It provides exact sight marks for any distance—down to decimals of a yard or meter—eliminating guesswork. Key adjustments include wind compensation (e.g., for arrows drifting six inches), precise aim-offs for low-visibility targets like ASA rings or wind drifts (horizontal and vertical shifts), close-range fine-tuning, and experimental methods for extreme uphill shots beyond standard cosine corrections. If marks run consistently high or low, simply input a corrected mark at an odd distance (like 52.5 yards), and the app recalibrates everything on the fly. Minimal data entry means you can generate usable marks with just one sight input, perfect for mid-tournament equipment fixes under time pressure. Data syncs effortlessly to the cloud, allowing access via a web browser on your computer. There, you can generate and print professional PDF sight tapes, along with comprehensive mark lists—including close marks and all others in 0.5-yard or meter increments—formatted for standard 8.5 x 11 paper. Note: Real-time calculations are exclusive to the app, while sight tapes and printable marks are web-only features. For Hunting (Pin Sights) Archery Tailored for using pin sights, the mobile app simplifies setup with intuitive tools. Start by sighting in a closer-distance mark, then hold your phone behind the sight cage to overlay a predicted pin layout for quick visual alignment. Confirm a second distance to refine pin gaps, and add a third using the built-in caliper tool for perfectly spaced pins across your desired ranges. Close sight marks are readily available in-app for on-the-spot reference, reducing time spent shooting broadheads and minimizing target wear. Like the competition side, all data saves to the cloud for web access on your computer, where you can print custom PDF sight tapes extending beyond your farthest pin, plus equivalent close marks—all optimized for 8.5 x 11 paper. This ensures reliable backups and easy sharing. Note: Pin measurement and alignment tools are app-exclusive, while sight tapes and printables are available only via the web browser. Term of use: https://hedgearchery.com/terms-of-use/.

Screenshots

ArcheryTune1 screens
Hedge Archery4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ArcheryTune at none against Hedge Archery's 1. ArcheryTune also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). Hedge Archery's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 9 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Hedge Archery sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per year. ArcheryTune asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ArcheryTune ships an update every 9 months, Hedge Archery every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
ArcheryTune versus Hedge Archery: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArcheryTuneHedge Archery
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuy BarrandTyler Boies

In-app purchases

None

ArcheryTune

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Hedge Archery

Subscriptions1
  • Helical Edge Archery Subscription$49.991 Year

Questions

Is ArcheryTune free?
ArcheryTune is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hedge Archery free?
Hedge Archery is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ArcheryTune or Hedge Archery have ads?
Neither ArcheryTune nor Hedge Archery shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ArcheryTune or Hedge Archery?
ArcheryTune ships an update every 9 months, and Hedge Archery every 4 weeks. Most recently, ArcheryTune was updated on October 26, 2026 and Hedge Archery on October 19, 2026.

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