# Bowmasters vs Johnny Trigger

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Johnny Trigger at 80% against Bowmasters's 46%. Johnny Trigger also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Bowmasters's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and chart position (#26 vs #139). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bowmasters sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Johnny Trigger sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Johnny Trigger holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.9M and 739K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Bowmasters's written reviews are positive against 80% of Johnny Trigger's.

Bowmasters ships an update fortnightly, Johnny Trigger monthly. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bowmasters | Johnny Trigger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowmasters-multiplayer-games/id1118431695/reviews) | **[4.8 (739K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/johnny-trigger/id1491328118/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9M** | 739K |
| Positive reviews | 46.0% of reviews | **79.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#26** | #139 |
| Size | 576 MB | 714 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Playgendary Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487320337) | [SayGames LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551847165) |

## What reviewers say

### Bowmasters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowmasters-multiplayer-games/id1118431695)

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Free · Action, #69 Top Free · Casual, #104 Top Grossing · Action, #156 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shark | $1.99 | one-time |
| Thor | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pinch of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Jeremy | $3.99 | one-time |
| No ADS | $3.99 | one-time |
| Schoolmates | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pocketful of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Unique and creative character designs
- 🏆 Variety of game modes and challenges
- 💰 Ability to earn in-game currency and unlock characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 🔒 Paywall for many characters and features
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🕹️ Unbalanced gameplay and overpowered characters
- 🕰️ Slow progression and limited free content

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes after matches
- Rewards and progress not properly saved
- Inconsistent and unreliable controls

**Requested features**

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


### Johnny Trigger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/johnny-trigger/id1491328118)

**Currently charting:** #139 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Engage in a non-stop platform shooter where you play as a stylish operative taking down a mafia underworld. Utilize physics-based trick shots and a vast arsenal of weapons to eliminate enemies while carefully avoiding hostages. Unlock new rooms and customize your character with stylish skins.

**Highlights:** Thousands of tactical levels, Avoid hitting hostages, Physics-based trick shots, Collect 57 unique weapons, Unlock and customize base rooms, Stylish character skins, Boss battles

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP MEMBERSHIP | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Cash Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cash high value pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem high value pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Avenger Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hotshot Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Builder Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lunatic Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth animation and graphics
- 💡 Variety of weapons and skins
- 🤩 Great concept and execution

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Excessive ads and monetization
- 🔁 Repetitive and unvaried levels
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🤔 Lack of difficulty progression

**Reported bugs**

- Ads getting stuck and unable to exit
- Aim issues and bullet registration problems
- Game crashing on higher levels
- Inability to claim rewards due to ad issues

**Requested features**

- More unique level designs and enemy types
- Difficulty settings and challenge modes
- Ability to skip ads or pay for ad-free experience
- Story mode and campaign progression
- Custom level creator


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bowmasters free?

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

### Is Johnny Trigger free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bowmasters or Johnny Trigger?

Johnny Trigger is rated higher. Bowmasters averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.9M ratings, while Johnny Trigger averages 4.8 from 739K ratings.

### Do Bowmasters or Johnny Trigger have ads?

Both Bowmasters and Johnny Trigger show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bowmasters or Johnny Trigger?

Bowmasters ships an update fortnightly, and Johnny Trigger monthly. Most recently, Bowmasters was updated on September 26, 2026 and Johnny Trigger on September 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Bowmasters or Johnny Trigger?

Bowmasters currently peaks at #26 in the App Store charts, and Johnny Trigger at #139. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*