# Bowman 2 vs Flying Arrow!

The clearest difference is rating: Flying Arrow! at 4.6 against Bowman 2's 3.9. Flying Arrow! also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (103K vs 1.4K). Bowman 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flying Arrow! sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Bowman 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Flying Arrow! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flying Arrow! has 103K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 42% of Bowman 2's written reviews are positive against 37% of Flying Arrow!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Bowman 2 ships an update every 12 months, Flying Arrow! monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bowman 2 | Flying Arrow! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowman-2-stick-bowmaster-game/id1050636919/reviews) | **[4.6 (103K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flying-arrow/id1358671513/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K | **103K** |
| Positive reviews | **41.7% of reviews** | 37.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 74 MB | 277 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Metin Yucel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1242215734) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## 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


### Flying Arrow!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flying-arrow/id1358671513)

Test your archery skills by launching an arrow and guiding it through a dynamic world. Dodge obstacles and aim for the farthest target to see how far you can go. Experience the craziest archery gameplay.

**Highlights:** Aim and throw arrows, Control arrow mid-flight, Dodge obstacles, Reach distant targets, Endless gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 Diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 55 Diamonds + No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 115 diamonds + No Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| 260 diamonds + No Ads | $19.99 | one-time |
| 625 diamonds + No Ads | $49.99 | one-time |
| 1300 diamonds + No Ads | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Satisfying and easy to play
- 💡 Ability to upgrade and earn offline money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game crashes and freezes
- 💰 Too many ads, disruptive to gameplay
- 🔋 Slow arrow speed at higher levels

**Reported bugs**

- Arrow won't release from bow after updates
- Inconsistent unlocking of bonus arrows between devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and maps to explore
- Ability to reset progress
- Additional arrow types and upgrades


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bowman 2 free?

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

### Is Flying Arrow! free?

Flying Arrow! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bowman 2 or Flying Arrow!?

Flying Arrow! is rated higher. Bowman 2 averages 3.9 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Flying Arrow! averages 4.6 from 103K ratings.

### Do Bowman 2 or Flying Arrow! have ads?

Flying Arrow! shows ads; Bowman 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bowman 2 or Flying Arrow!?

Bowman 2 ships an update every 12 months, and Flying Arrow! monthly. Most recently, Bowman 2 was updated on October 20, 2026 and Flying Arrow! on October 26, 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.*