# Bow Island

> Archery simulation game with 10 levels and unlockable achievements on a detailed island. (iPhone/iPad app by Philip Hirt.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bow-island/id1168467229 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Philip Hirt](https://appshunter.io/developer/512129136)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Casual
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.65/5 from 17 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 116 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2016-10-25
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bow-island/id1168467229/reviews.md

## What is Bow Island?

Bow Island is a fantastic archery game. Enjoy 10 exciting and challenging levels and a breathtaking archery on a fantastic island. Shoot your arrows on numerous targets and hit them in the center. Are you ready for the adventure, shooter?

The game features:
- 10 challenging and exciting levels.
- Many different targets.
- Quaint, awesome crafted island with many details.
- Smooth gaming experience.
- Use magic potions to increase your chances.
- Unlock achievements and climb to the top of the highscore list.

## Key features

- 10 challenging levels
- Multiple target types
- Detailed island environment
- Magic potion power-ups
- Achievement system
- High score leaderboard

## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bow-island/id1168467229/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Decent little game

*2019-09-22*

Artistically reminiscent of Link’s Crossbow Training, short but fairly fun.  Could be improved with an option to go ad-free.

Won’t replace the joy of waving around a Wii Zapper and going head-to-head with friends, but a fair distraction during a commute or looking to kill time.

Would have given another star if I could purchase to remove ads.  Would also have given another if the aiming were a bit smoother.

### 2/5 — Ads ads ads

*2019-09-20*

Fun little shooter game. I liked the physics of the arrow drop and aiming. Played 3 levels. Failed the 3rd one first time learning its patterns.  4 ads. 4 plays. 4 ads.  Sure you can skip the ad after 10-15 seconds.  Uninstalled.

### 1/5 — Ads, ads, ads

*2019-05-26*

Too many ads

### 2/5 — Unskippable 30 second ads???

*2019-05-09*

Ok game, deleted it the first time it tried to force me to sit through a THIRTY SECOND unskippable ad (even though other reviews say the ads are skippable, this wasn’t). It’s not THAT good a game.

### 5/5 — Great Game!

*2019-02-03*

I love this game! Easy enough to play, hard to master. Right amount of short ads that don’t bother me. I rarely write reviews unless I’m upset. Had to share the love on this one!

### 1/5 — Ads Ads Ads 👎🏻

*2018-03-26*

If you like ads then you will like this app.

### 3/5 — Could be fun but ads destroy it.

*2017-07-20*

This could be a fun game but there are so many stinking ads that you spend more time watching them than you actually do playing each level.  Got through six levels and then couldn't stand them any longer and had to delete it.  Update: Developer contacted to inform me that ads could be skipped after 5 seconds, which is true and which I did but you can't skip all ads.  Some you have to stay til the very end.  This is the wrong model for putting ads in games, especially ones that don't take very long to play each level.  Makes it real annoying and is the wrong model for showing ads just so you can make more money.  I appreciated the quick response from the developer but I am still not changing my rating.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your review!  You can skip ads after 5 seconds.
Update: You can sip every single ad after 5 seconds, and you can rate the game whatever you think it deserves, even if it is only 1 star. Thanks!

### 5/5 — Works for me!

*2017-03-22*

This app is always there for me when I’m bored and jobless and need something to work my mind one!

### 5/5 — Highly challenging!

*2017-03-21*

This might seem easy to play at first but it really get challenging when you get through levels. I love playing it though!

### 5/5 — Levels are too good!

*2017-03-20*

Wow the game is just too good! Keeps you hooked for hours and hours!

## Frequently asked questions about Bow Island

### What is the gameplay like in Bow Island?

Bow Island is an archery simulation game where players shoot arrows at various targets on a detailed island. The objective is to hit targets, especially in the center, across 10 challenging levels.

### Does Bow Island offer multiplayer modes?

The provided information does not specify multiplayer modes for Bow Island. It focuses on a single-player experience with a high score leaderboard.

### How many levels are available in Bow Island?

Bow Island features 10 exciting and challenging levels for players to progress through.

### Can I use magic potions in Bow Island?

Yes, Bow Island allows players to use magic potions to increase their chances of success and improve their performance.

### What devices is Bow Island compatible with?

Bow Island is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for Bow Island?

Bow Island is rated 9+, making it suitable for players aged 9 and above.

### Does Bow Island have ads?

No, Bow Island does not contain advertisements.

### When was Bow Island last updated?

Bow Island was last updated on March 2, 2017, with version 1.1.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2017-03-02

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

-added sensitivity settings

### 1.0 — 2016-10-25

No release notes.

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## More apps by Philip Hirt

- [Magic Wand's Journey](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-wands-journey/id1086987633)
- [Bow Island - Remastered](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bow-island-remastered/id6499392044)
- [Captain Booze - Xtreme Edition](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captain-booze-xtreme-edition/id6742711498)

All apps by Philip Hirt: https://appshunter.io/developer/512129136

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*
