# CoroCoro! vs Archero

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CoroCoro! at none against Archero's 12. CoroCoro! also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 9 days) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Archero's advantage is ratings volume (470K vs 2) and chart position (#71 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Archero sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. CoroCoro! asks for nothing beyond the download.

CoroCoro! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Archero has 470K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CoroCoro! ships an update daily, Archero every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CoroCoro! | Archero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/corocoro/id1080532995/reviews)** | [4.7 (470K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archero/id1453651052/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **470K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 45.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#71** |
| Size | 39 MB | 1.6 GB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jammsworks Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1080532994) | [HABBY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422308796) |

## What reviewers say

### CoroCoro!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/corocoro/id1080532995)

Roll a ball to a blue goal point to clear stages, aiming for three stars and collecting diamonds. With over 50 stages, life regenerates over time, and an item shop is available for challenging levels. Compete globally via GameCenter rankings.

**Highlights:** Roll ball to goal, Collect stars and diamonds, Over 50 stages, Life system with regeneration, Item shop for assistance, Global player rankings

**In-app purchases:** none


### Archero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archero/id1453651052)

**Currently charting:** #71 Top Grossing · Action, #173 Top Grossing · Casual (US App Store)

Embark on an epic adventure as a lone archer, battling relentless waves of monsters and overcoming challenging obstacles. Discover unique skill combinations and explore diverse worlds to survive the onslaught. Prepare for a roguelike experience where every run is different.

**Highlights:** Random and unique skill combinations, Explore diverse worlds and maps, Defeat thousands of monsters and obstacles, Level-up and equip powerful gear, Dungeon crawling gameplay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Card | $2.99 | per month |
| Pile of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Growth Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Ball Pack01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack for First Purchase | $1.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack for C1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Heap of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack for Chapter 2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack for Chapter 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass 2 | $16.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent gameplay
- 👍 Optional ads for rewards
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive
- 👍 Engaging and addictive
- 🚀 Frequent updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔋 Energy system too restrictive
- 💰 Progression gated by pay-to-win mechanics
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy at times
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not loading properly
- Progression data loss or reset
- Hitbox and collision detection issues
- Certain levels or bosses unbeatable

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer or co-op mode
- More varied level and enemy design
- Ability to reroll or select power-ups
- Increased drop rates for better gear
- Reduced energy requirements or removal of system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CoroCoro! free?

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

### Is Archero free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CoroCoro! or Archero?

CoroCoro! is rated higher. CoroCoro! averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Archero averages 4.7 from 470K ratings.

### Do CoroCoro! or Archero have ads?

Neither CoroCoro! nor Archero shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CoroCoro! or Archero?

CoroCoro! ships an update daily, and Archero every 9 days. Most recently, CoroCoro! was updated on October 6, 2026 and Archero on October 16, 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.*