# Archers.io vs Level Up Runner

Archers.io and Level Up Runner both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 42% of Level Up Runner's written reviews are positive against 15% of Archers.io's. Archers.io's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Archers.io sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Level Up Runner sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. 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 Level Up Runner. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33K and 33K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 15% of Archers.io's written reviews are positive against 42% of Level Up Runner's.

Archers.io ships an update every 2 weeks, Level Up Runner every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Archers.io | Level Up Runner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archersio/id1055971514/reviews) | **[4.6 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/level-up-runner/id1586795332/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 33K |
| Positive reviews | 14.5% of reviews | **42.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 228 MB | 458 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) | [Lion Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362220666) |

## 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


### Level Up Runner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/level-up-runner/id1586795332)

Charge through enemies, grow stronger with each punch, and overcome obstacles. Customize your fighter with unique gear and strike fear into your opponents. Reach the final boss and claim victory.

**Highlights:** Action-packed running and punching gameplay, Variety of enemies and traps, Hundreds of customization options, Collect power-ups, Defeat the final boss

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pound for Pound Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| All In One | $4.99 | one-time |
| Powerful Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Bunlde | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Fun gameplay
- 👍 Simple and intuitive
- 💪 Satisfying combat mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Excessive ads
- 💰 Paywalls for upgrades
- 🐛 Crashes and performance issues

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch
- Levels freeze and become unplayable
- Purchased no-ads feature doesn't work

**Requested features**

- Add special abilities and effects
- Improve level progression and unlocks
- Reduce reliance on ads for progression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Archers.io free?

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

### Is Level Up Runner free?

Level Up Runner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Archers.io or Level Up Runner?

Level Up Runner is rated higher. Archers.io averages 4.5 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Level Up Runner averages 4.6 from 33K ratings.

### Do Archers.io or Level Up Runner have ads?

Both Archers.io and Level Up Runner show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Archers.io or Level Up Runner?

Archers.io ships an update every 2 weeks, and Level Up Runner every 3 weeks. Most recently, Archers.io was updated on September 25, 2026 and Level Up Runner on September 25, 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.*