# Bowman 2 vs Flarts

The clearest difference is rating: Flarts at 4.7 against Bowman 2's 3.9. Flarts also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 12 months) and review sentiment (61% vs 42%). Bowman 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flarts sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Bowman 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Flarts holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 3.9K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Bowman 2's written reviews are positive against 61% of Flarts's.

Bowman 2 ships an update every 12 months, Flarts every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bowman 2 | Flarts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowman-2-stick-bowmaster-game/id1050636919/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flarts/id1168475063/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K | **3.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews | **61.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 74 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Metin Yucel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1242215734) | [BitSmudge LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/588252325) |

## What reviewers say

### Bowman 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowman-2-stick-bowmaster-game/id1050636919)

Engage in a tactical archery duel by accurately judging angles and strength to hit your opponent. Aim for headshots for maximum damage or target the chest. Features a fun bird shooting mini-game and customizable difficulty options.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer archery duels, Accurate angle and strength aiming, Headshot and chest shot damage, Bird shooting mini-game, Customizable game modes (windy, disabled angle, wall block)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nostalgic and classic game
- 🎮 Simple and fun gameplay
- ⏱️ Good way to pass time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads interrupting gameplay
- 🐛 Inconsistent hit detection in bird hunting mode
- 🔍 Lack of zoom/distance visibility in vs. computer mode

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches in zombie mode where arrows stop firing
- Score display issues where high scores get truncated

**Requested features**

- Add option to disable ads (paid or otherwise)
- Improve bird hunting mode with endless gameplay and more bird varieties
- Implement online multiplayer mode
- Add more game modes and challenges


### Flarts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flarts/id1168475063)

Launch flying darts through challenging obstacle courses to pop piñatas and hit bullseyes. This arcade-style game offers simple controls but requires precision to master. Compete with friends and climb leaderboards while unlocking fun customizations.

**Highlights:** 90 challenging levels, High score matches with friends, Unlockable cosmetic items, Leaderboard rankings, Precision-based gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sock of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Forced Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Bursts | $2.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Bumpers | $3.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of Coins | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Unique and creative game mechanics
- 💡 Potential for growth and evolution
- 🎨 Appealing art style and animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Unclear game mechanics and objectives
- 🔋 Excessive ads and intrusive monetization
- 🎮 Difficulty curve becomes too steep too quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not unlocking after completing previous ones
- Ads not closing properly, causing crashes
- Game crashing after claiming daily rewards

**Requested features**

- Ability to turn off music and sound effects
- More customization options for darts and targets
- Detailed in-game explanations for challenges and goals
- Progress and purchase restoration functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bowman 2 free?

Bowman 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Flarts free?

Flarts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bowman 2 or Flarts?

Flarts is rated higher. Bowman 2 averages 3.9 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Flarts averages 4.7 from 3.9K ratings.

### Do Bowman 2 or Flarts have ads?

Flarts shows ads; Bowman 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bowman 2 or Flarts?

Bowman 2 ships an update every 12 months, and Flarts every 6 weeks. Most recently, Bowman 2 was updated on November 2, 2026 and Flarts on November 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*