# Arrow.io vs MagicBullet

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MagicBullet at none against Arrow.io's 10. MagicBullet also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Arrow.io's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Arrow.io ships an update every 2 months, MagicBullet fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Arrow.io | MagicBullet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrowio/id1183708679/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3.4K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 39.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 716 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Forward Vision Corporation Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/949821679) | [晶雷 端](https://appshunter.io/developer/993482952) |

## 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


### MagicBullet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magicbullet-shooting-bots/id1605101655)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Arrow.io free?

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

### Is MagicBullet free?

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

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

Both Arrow.io and MagicBullet show ads.

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

Arrow.io ships an update every 2 months, and MagicBullet fortnightly. Most recently, Arrow.io was updated on September 27, 2026 and MagicBullet on September 26, 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.*