# Bowmasters vs Archery Clash!

Bowmasters and Archery Clash! both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 46% of Bowmasters's written reviews are positive against 31% of Archery Clash!'s. Bowmasters also leads on ratings volume (1.9M vs 272K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bowmasters sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Archery Clash! sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Bowmasters against 4.6 for Archery Clash!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bowmasters has 1.9M ratings behind it against 272K, 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 31% of Archery Clash!'s.

Bowmasters ships an update fortnightly, Archery Clash! every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bowmasters | Archery Clash! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowmasters-multiplayer-games/id1118431695/reviews) | **[4.6 (272K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archery-clash/id6458097001/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9M** | 272K |
| Positive reviews | **45.7% of reviews** | 31.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#21** | #25 |
| Size | 577 MB | 504 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) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Bowmasters

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

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Free · Action, #74 Top Free · Casual, #105 Top Grossing · Action, #160 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


### Archery Clash!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archery-clash/id6458097001)

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Free · Sports, #69 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Engage in strategic 3D archery duels, mastering bows, spears, and axes. Progress through RPG-style upgrades and customize your arsenal. Compete in thrilling tournaments with a unique betting system.

**Highlights:** 3D archery duels, Strategic turn-based combat, Multiple cold weapons (bow, spear, axe), RPG-style upgrades and customization, PvP tournaments, Betting system

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gems Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gems Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Exclusive Deal | $1.99 | one-time |
| Joe Lang Extreme Bow | $2.99 | one-time |
| Professional Uniform | $2.99 | one-time |
| Javeliner Throw Spear | $2.99 | one-time |
| Visionwind 16 W | $2.99 | one-time |
| NO ADS | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gems pack 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium NO ADS | $6.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Special Deal | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gems pack 3 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $15.99 | one-time |
| Valkyrie Set | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎯 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Easy to learn and play
- 🎨 Smooth animations and visuals
- 🔥 Satisfying headshot mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Opponents are AI, not real players
- 🤑 Excessive monetization through ads
- 🕹️ Repetitive and lacks long-term challenge
- 🔢 Limited number of levels and arenas
- 🤯 Inconsistent and unfair scoring system

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes when trying to open reward pods
- Inability to progress past certain levels or unlock new content
- Purchased items or currency not being properly credited

**Requested features**

- Add multiplayer mode for real player-vs-player matches
- Introduce more levels, arenas, and weapon/character customization options
- Improve scoring system to be more balanced and rewarding
- Provide better in-game support and communication channels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bowmasters free?

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

### Is Archery Clash! free?

Archery Clash! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bowmasters or Archery Clash!?

Archery Clash! is rated higher. Bowmasters averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.9M ratings, while Archery Clash! averages 4.6 from 272K ratings.

### Do Bowmasters or Archery Clash! have ads?

Both Bowmasters and Archery Clash! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bowmasters or Archery Clash!?

Bowmasters ships an update fortnightly, and Archery Clash! every 2 weeks. Most recently, Bowmasters was updated on October 26, 2026 and Archery Clash! on October 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Bowmasters or Archery Clash!?

Bowmasters currently peaks at #21 in the App Store charts, and Archery Clash! at #25. 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.*