# Archers.io vs AbsurdScroller

The clearest difference is rating: AbsurdScroller at 5.0 against Archers.io's 4.5. AbsurdScroller also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). Archers.io's advantage is ratings volume (33K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Archers.io sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and AbsurdScroller sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AbsurdScroller 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.

Archers.io ships an update every 2 weeks, AbsurdScroller every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Archers.io | AbsurdScroller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/absurdscroller/id6755346975/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 14.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 228 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) | [Varsalus, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796641211) |

## 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


### AbsurdScroller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/absurdscroller/id6755346975)

This app generates increasingly ridiculous AI-powered news headlines and stories. It offers both random narratives and custom creation, providing a humorous escape from real-world news without anxiety.

**Highlights:** AI-generated absurd headlines, Customizable story creation, Progressive narrative escalation, AI-generated images for stories, Infinite scroll of ridiculousness, Shareable absurd stories

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Bundle Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Bundle Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Bundle Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Archers.io free?

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

### Is AbsurdScroller free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Archers.io or AbsurdScroller?

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

### Do Archers.io or AbsurdScroller have ads?

Archers.io shows ads; AbsurdScroller does not.

### Which is updated more often, Archers.io or AbsurdScroller?

Archers.io ships an update every 2 weeks, and AbsurdScroller every 5 days. Most recently, Archers.io was updated on October 30, 2026 and AbsurdScroller on October 28, 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.*