# Arrow.io vs Arrow Master

The clearest difference is rating: Arrow Master at 4.6 against Arrow.io's 3.5. Arrow Master also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (58% vs 39%). Arrow.io's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Arrow.io sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Arrow Master asks for nothing beyond the download.

Arrow Master holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.4K and 8.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Arrow.io's written reviews are positive against 58% of Arrow Master's.

Arrow.io ships an update every 2 months, Arrow Master every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Arrow.io | Arrow Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrowio/id1183708679/reviews) | **[4.6 (8.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrow-master-archery-game/id1476781522/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.4K | **8.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 39.5% of reviews | **58.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 716 MB | 309 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Forward Vision Corporation Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/949821679) | [俊杰 徐](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463601387) |

## What reviewers say

### Arrow.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrowio/id1183708679)

Engage in fast-paced multiplayer battles as a pixelated character. Aim and shoot arrows to defeat opponents worldwide. Discover random skill upgrades with each update for unpredictable gameplay.

**Highlights:** Virtual control lever for movement, Defeat opponents with arrows, Random skill upgrades, Hundreds of skill combinations, Pixel-man player customization, Instant multiplayer battles

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Productivity Card | $0.99 | one-time |
| 60 diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 7-days Card | $0.99 | one-time |
| Breakthrough Card | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Card | $0.99 | one-time |
| Value newbie card | $0.99 | one-time |
| 300 diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium 7-days Card | $4.99 | one-time |
| 680 diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1280 diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Great concept and simple controls
- 💡 Variety of characters and upgrades

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🔌 Connectivity issues and server problems
- 💰 Excessive ads and microtransactions
- 🌐 Language and translation issues

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes and freezes
- Accounts being reset or progress lost
- Unresponsive controls and input issues
- Matchmaking and connectivity problems

**Requested features**

- Improved online matchmaking and stability
- More game modes and content updates
- Better character balancing and progression
- Customization options and social features


### Arrow Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrow-master-archery-game/id1476781522)

Experience realistic archery with stunning 3D graphics and animations. Aim at diverse targets, from stationary circles to moving objects, and enjoy a variety of weather conditions across numerous competitive levels.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D shooting graphics, Easy touch controls, Diverse targets (circular, square, fruits, moving), Variety of weather systems, Exciting and competitive levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎯 Fun and challenging gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and enjoyable experience
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
- 🏹 Realistic archery simulation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many intrusive ads
- 🔁 Repetitive levels and targets
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches in certain levels
- 🔒 No option to remove ads permanently

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not allowing full score to be achieved
- Game progress randomly resetting to level 1
- Freezing and crashing issues after ads

**Requested features**

- More level variety and difficulty options
- Ability to save progress and resume from where you left off
- Option to purchase a paid version without ads
- Customization options for bows, arrows, and targets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Arrow.io free?

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

### Is Arrow Master free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Arrow.io or Arrow Master?

Arrow Master is rated higher. Arrow.io averages 3.5 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Arrow Master averages 4.6 from 8.2K ratings.

### Do Arrow.io or Arrow Master have ads?

Both Arrow.io and Arrow Master show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Arrow.io or Arrow Master?

Arrow.io ships an update every 2 months, and Arrow Master every 6 weeks. Most recently, Arrow.io was updated on September 25, 2026 and Arrow Master on September 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.*