# JackArcher vs PATZ

The clearest difference is rating: JackArcher at 5.0 against PATZ's 3.0. JackArcher also leads on ads (none vs shown). PATZ's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs paid). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

JackArcher holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

JackArcher ships an update every 15 months, PATZ every 21 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | JackArcher | PATZ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jackarcher/id1059257184/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patz/id1459703774/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 15 months** | Every 21 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 8 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Centro Studi Informatica di Danilo Priore](https://appshunter.io/developer/409935887) | [Glindemann, Sennoun, Langer GbR](https://appshunter.io/developer/1024972809) |

## What reviewers say

### JackArcher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jackarcher/id1059257184)

Guide Jack Archer to hit flying monsters and pumpkins while avoiding explosive potions. Earn points to compete on GameCenter and play endlessly without levels or pauses.

**Highlights:** Hit monsters and pumpkins, Avoid explosive potions, Compete on GameCenter, Endless gameplay, No levels or pauses

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### PATZ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patz/id1459703774)

Tap to smash creatures on your screen with falling objects. Customize creature appearances with your own photos. Enjoy a simple, pixelated experience with no blood.

**Highlights:** Tap to smash creatures, Customize creature appearance, Use personal photos for creatures, Pixel explosion effects, Shake and rotate device controls, Progress counters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JackArcher free?

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

### Is PATZ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, JackArcher or PATZ?

JackArcher is rated higher. JackArcher averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while PATZ averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do JackArcher or PATZ have ads?

PATZ shows ads; JackArcher does not.

### Which is updated more often, JackArcher or PATZ?

JackArcher ships an update every 15 months, and PATZ every 21 months. Most recently, JackArcher was updated on October 24, 2026 and PATZ on October 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.*