Comparison

Bowmasters vs Gibbets

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Bowmasters

Engage in thrilling aim and shoot duels with a vast collection of characters and weapons. Challenge friends online or play various game modes to earn rewards and unlock new content. Enjoy rag-doll physics and epic fatalities in this action-packed experience.

Highlights
  • 60+ characters
  • Online multiplayer
  • 60+ weapons
  • Epic duels with friends
  • Multiple game modes
  • Rag-doll physics fatalities
  • Endless rewards
Features
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A brand new version of the world-famous multiplayer game with bowmen — a hotsy-totsy aim and shoot game Bowmasters has in store for you: • 60+ INSANE CHARACTERS from all dimensions absolutely for free! • ONLINE MULTIPLAYER! • 60+ DIFFERENT WEAPONS for total mayhem, awesome fatalities with rag-doll physics!  • EPIC DUELS WITH YOUR FRIENDS. Grab your mates and show them what you’re worth!  • MULTIPLE GAME MODES. Shoоt birds or fruits down, defeat the enemies in duels and get money for that!  • ENDLESS REWARDS FOR YOUR SKILLS! Don’t miss out on the fun! Be the first to grab it! We Love You! Enjoy! SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS Subscription options In our game we have the following subscription options: 1. Weekly Premium offers weekly subscription for $7.99 after 3-day free trial. It unlocks 16 characters and removes all ads. Also the subscription provides 1,000 Coins and 100 Gems on a daily basis. 2. Monthly Premium offers monthly subscription for $19.99. It unlocks 16 characters and removes all ads. Also the subscription provides 1,000 Coins and 100 Gems on a daily basis. 3. Yearly Premium offers yearly subscription for $99.99. It unlocks 16 characters and removes all ads. Also the subscription provides 1,000 Coins and 100 Gems on a daily basis. End of trial and subscription renewal This price is for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Canceling trial or subscription You can turn off the auto-renew for the subscription whenever you want to through iTunes. Check https://support.apple.com/HT202039. When your current trial/subscription period expires, you will be unsubscribed. The current active subscription period can not be canceled. After your subscription expires, you will no longer be able to use sticker packs marked as Premium. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact us at support@newplg.dev Privacy Policy: https://newplg.dev/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://newplg.dev/terms-of-service

About

Gibbets

Save victims from the gallows by precisely shooting ropes with a bow and arrow. Utilize power-ups and strategic aiming to succeed in this fast-paced arcade puzzler.

Highlights
  • Aim and shoot arrows
  • Cut hangman's rope
  • Save victims
  • Use bonuses and pick-ups
  • Navigate warps and teleports
  • Frantic arcade pace
Features
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Tired of always losing at Hangman? Now it's time to get back at that noose-wielding bully! Gibbets: Bow Master, the sequel to the smash hit, gives you a chance to save the hangman's victims before they run out of breath! A truly innovative arcade puzzler where you'll have to aim your bow and arrow carefully to cut the hangman's rope without hurting his victims! Use all manner of bonuses and pick ups, warps and teleports, to help you on your quest. Can you handle the frantic pace and save the innocent before they take their final breath?

Screenshots

Bowmasters4 screens
Gibbets4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bowmasters at fortnightly against Gibbets's every 3 months. Bowmasters also leads on ratings volume (1.9M vs 229) and chart position (#27 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Bowmasters sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Gibbets sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Bowmasters against 4.6 for Gibbets. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bowmasters has 1.9M ratings behind it against 229, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of Bowmasters's written reviews are positive against 42% of Gibbets's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bowmasters ships an update fortnightly, Gibbets every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Bowmasters versus Gibbets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBowmastersGibbets
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.9M ratings)4.6 (229 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.0% of reviews — better42.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1.9M — better229
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#27 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size576 MB246 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperPlaygendary LimitedKonstantin Boronenkov

Customer experience

Bowmasters

All ratings1,940,994 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews6,768 reviews
Positive46.0%
Neutral9.7%
Negative44.3%

Gibbets

All ratings229 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral4.8%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive42.5%
Neutral12.3%
Negative45.2%

Bugs and requests

Bowmasters

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezes and crashes after matches
  • Rewards and progress not properly saved
  • Inconsistent and unreliable controls

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to customize characters and weapons
  • Online multiplayer with skill-based matchmaking
  • More diverse game modes and challenges
  • Reduced reliance on advertisements and microtransactions

Gibbets

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Bowmasters

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Subscription3 Days trial$7.997 Days
One-time9
  • Starter Pack$0.99
  • Shark$1.99
  • Thor$1.99
Show 6 more
  • Starter Pack$1.99
  • Pinch of Gems$1.99
  • Jeremy$3.99
  • No ADS$3.99
  • Schoolmates$4.99
  • Pocketful of Gems$4.99
10 purchases

Gibbets

One-time10
  • Handful of Stars$1.99
  • Remove ADs + Bonus$1.99
  • Unlimited Quivers$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Pile of Stars$3.99
  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • Halloween pack$3.99
  • Pile of medals$3.99
  • Bag of Stars$9.99
  • Chest of Stars$19.99
  • Chest of medals$19.99

Questions

Is Bowmasters free?
Bowmasters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gibbets free?
Gibbets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bowmasters or Gibbets?
Gibbets is rated higher. Bowmasters averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.9M ratings, while Gibbets averages 4.6 from 229 ratings.
Do Bowmasters or Gibbets have ads?
Both Bowmasters and Gibbets show ads.
Which is updated more often, Bowmasters or Gibbets?
Bowmasters ships an update fortnightly, and Gibbets every 3 months. Most recently, Bowmasters was updated on September 26, 2026 and Gibbets on September 9, 2026.

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