# Archers.io vs Dot Battle

The clearest difference is rating: Dot Battle at 5.0 against Archers.io's 4.5. Dot Battle also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Archers.io's advantage is ratings volume (33K vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Archers.io sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dot Battle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dot Battle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Archers.io has 33K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Archers.io | Dot Battle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archersio/id1055971514/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-battle/id1190011472/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 14.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 228 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) | [春晖 姚](https://appshunter.io/developer/928945284) |

## What reviewers say

### Archers.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archersio/id1055971514)

Build the largest army of archers by collecting more units and defeating opponents. Grow your forces to dominate the battlefield and become the ultimate archer commander.

**Highlights:** Collect archers, Build the biggest army, Beat enemies, Dominate the battlefield, Grow your forces

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game
- 👍 Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads
- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- ⏱️ Short game duration

**Reported bugs**

- Character glitches and freezes
- Inability to collect killed characters
- Purchased upgrades not working

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- Longer game duration
- Less intrusive ads
- More challenging gameplay


### Dot Battle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-battle/id1190011472)

Grow your dot by consuming smaller cells while evading larger ones. The game ends if you are eaten by a bigger dot. Customize your experience with over 100 unique skins.

**Highlights:** Grow by eating smaller dots, Avoid larger dots, Game over when eaten, 100+ unlockable skins, Simple cell-eating gameplay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Archers.io free?

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

### Is Dot Battle free?

Dot Battle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Archers.io or Dot Battle?

Dot Battle is rated higher. Archers.io averages 4.5 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Dot Battle averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Archers.io or Dot Battle have ads?

Archers.io shows ads; Dot Battle does not.

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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.*