# Archers.io vs Pixel Sword Fish io

Archers.io and Pixel Sword Fish io both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 90% of Pixel Sword Fish io's written reviews are positive against 15% of Archers.io's. Pixel Sword Fish io also leads on ratings volume (129K vs 33K). Archers.io's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Archers.io sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pixel Sword Fish io sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Archers.io against 4.6 for Pixel Sword Fish io. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33K and 129K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 15% of Archers.io's written reviews are positive against 90% of Pixel Sword Fish io's.

Archers.io ships an update every 2 weeks, Pixel Sword Fish io every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Archers.io | Pixel Sword Fish io |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archersio/id1055971514/reviews) | **[4.6 (129K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-sword-fish-io/id1217857298/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 33K | **129K** |
| Positive reviews | 14.5% of reviews | **89.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 228 MB | 296 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) | [zurab inaishvili](https://appshunter.io/developer/885504564) |

## 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


### Pixel Sword Fish io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-sword-fish-io/id1217857298)

Engage in fast-paced multiplayer battles by evolving your character and growing your sword. Compete against players worldwide in various game modes, from classic free-for-alls to team-based challenges and survival arenas. Customize your character and unlock powerful swords to dominate the battlefield.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced multiplayer battles, Character customization, Unlock and upgrade swords, Multiple game modes, Collect unique skins, Evolve and grow sword

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold membership | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 3000 Gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Stars | $2.99 | one-time |
| LVL 10 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove waiting time | $2.99 | one-time |
| 12000 Stars | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 25000 Stars | $9.99 | one-time |
| LVL 25 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 60 000 Stars | $19.99 | one-time |
| 100000 Stars | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game
- 👍 Good offline mode
- 👍 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Variety of skins/upgrades
- 👍 Addictive and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 💰 Slow progression, pay-to-win elements
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🔨 Imbalanced gameplay, overpowered players
- 🔗 Unreliable online/multiplayer

**Reported bugs**

- Connection issues and server disconnects
- Spawn killing and spawn protection problems
- Collision detection and swords going through players
- Progress/data loss after reinstalls
- Freezing and crashing

**Requested features**

- Improved progression system
- Reduced ads or ad-free option
- Better balance and fairness
- More customization options
- Multiplayer improvements (e.g. private matches, leaderboards)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Archers.io free?

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

### Is Pixel Sword Fish io free?

Pixel Sword Fish io is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Archers.io or Pixel Sword Fish io?

Pixel Sword Fish io is rated higher. Archers.io averages 4.5 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Pixel Sword Fish io averages 4.6 from 129K ratings.

### Do Archers.io or Pixel Sword Fish io have ads?

Both Archers.io and Pixel Sword Fish io show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Archers.io or Pixel Sword Fish io?

Archers.io ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pixel Sword Fish io every 4 weeks. Most recently, Archers.io was updated on September 24, 2026 and Pixel Sword Fish io on September 24, 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.*