About
Smart Sights is a specialised archery utility app that takes the guesswork out of sight marks. After entering at least two known distance-and-mark pairs, the app calibrates a physics model to your specific shooting style, bow setup, height, and target height, then calculates accurate marks for any distance you need — including steep uphill or downhill shots using an angle cut calculator. The app integrates with Apple Watch and Wear OS smartwatches so archers can retrieve a sight mark or angle-cut reading without putting the bow down, keeping their focus on the shot. The built-in inclinometer on supported devices measures the angle automatically. For Apple Watch users, fast lookup tables cover standard IFAA distances out of the box. For those who prefer a physical reference, Smart Sights can generate printable sight tapes and distance-card tables formatted for IFAA field courses. Multiple bow configurations — different limbs, setups, or even weather conditions — can be stored and switched between in seconds. The app is available on iPhone (iOS) and Android, with companion apps for Apple Watch and Wear OS. It is free to try and requires a one-time payment to permanently unlock full functionality. Smart Sights is ideal for field archers, 3D archers, and competitive IFAA shooters who need reliable, mathematically sound sight marks in any terrain.
Key Features
- Physics-Based Sight Mark Calculator: Calibrates a mathematical physics model to your personal shooting data so it can calculate accurate marks for any distance, not just the ones you've measured.
- Angle Cut Calculator: Computes angle-adjusted sight marks for steep uphill or downhill shots, using the inclinometer built into Apple Watch or your phone for automatic angle measurement.
- Smartwatch Integration: Full companion apps for Apple Watch and Wear OS let you retrieve a sight mark or angle cut without lowering your bow, keeping your focus on the shot.
- Printable Sight Tapes & Distance Cards: Generates printable sight tapes and IFAA-formatted distance cards fitted precisely to your arrow flight for use in the field without any device.
- Multiple Bow Configurations: Store marks for different limb sets, bow setups, or weather conditions and switch between them in seconds.
Use Cases
- Field archers shooting IFAA courses who need quick, hands-free sight marks for varying distances and slopes without interrupting their shot routine.
- Competitive archers who want a printable sight tape precisely calibrated to their own arrow flight rather than a generic chart.
- Archers shooting steep hillside or 3D courses who need angle-corrected sight marks calculated on the spot using the phone or watch inclinometer.
- Shooters who use multiple bow setups and need to switch between saved configurations quickly during a practice session or competition.
- Beginners establishing their first sight marks who want a mathematical model to predict marks at new distances before going to the range to verify them.
Pros
- Hands-Free Smartwatch Access: Retrieve sight marks directly from an Apple Watch or Wear OS device without putting the bow down, speeding up shooting on field courses.
- Personalised to Your Shooting: The physics model is calibrated to your own marks rather than generic ballistics, making calculated distances reliably accurate for your specific setup.
- Flexible Output Formats: Works as a live app on phone or watch, or produces printed tapes and cards, so every archer can use it in the format that suits them best.
- One-Time Purchase: No subscriptions — pay once to permanently unlock the full app, making it cost-effective for long-term use.
Cons
- Very Niche Use Case: Designed exclusively for archery; no utility for other sports or general use cases.
- Requires Initial Setup Data: Accuracy depends on entering at least two reliable known sight marks before the physics model can produce useful calculations.
- Limited Free Trial: Full functionality requires a one-time paid unlock; trial mode may restrict some features.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Smart Sights free to use?
Smart Sights is free to download and try. Full, permanent access to all features is available through a one-time purchase with no ongoing subscription.
Which devices does Smart Sights support?
Smart Sights runs on iPhone with an optional Apple Watch companion app, and on Android phones with an optional Wear OS companion app.
How does the angle cut calculator work?
The app uses the inclinometer built into your Apple Watch or phone to measure the shooting angle, then applies a trigonometric correction to the calculated sight mark so your aim point compensates for the slope.
Can I store marks for different bows or setups?
Yes. Smart Sights lets you save separate mark sets for different limbs, bow configurations, or even different weather conditions, and switch between them in seconds.
How accurate is the mark calculation?
Accuracy depends on the quality of the calibration data you enter. The app recommends entering marks for the longest and shortest distances you shoot plus several in between; the more marks you provide, the better the physics model fits your arrow flight.
