# The Archers vs Mr Bow

The clearest difference is rating: Mr Bow at 4.3 against The Archers's 3.6. Mr Bow also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 42 months) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 28). The Archers's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Archers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Mr Bow sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mr Bow holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mr Bow has 1.4K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of The Archers's written reviews are positive against 49% of Mr Bow's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

The Archers ships an update every 42 months, Mr Bow monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Archers | Mr Bow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-archers/id1195045982/reviews) | **[4.3 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-bow/id1445996327/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 28 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **57.1% of reviews** | 49.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 42 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 92 MB | 273 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [BYV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289684786) | [Nguyen Duc tuyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1727054190) |

## What reviewers say

### The Archers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-archers/id1195045982)

Engage in a challenging 2D archery game where you must defeat waves of stickman enemies. Aim for headshots or torso hits to eliminate them quickly, and collect apples to restore your health. The game features simple drag-and-release controls for targeting and firing.

**Highlights:** Defeat stickman enemies with a bow, Headshots and torso hits for elimination, Restore health by hitting apples, Simple drag-and-release controls, Hardcore 2D gameplay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disabling advertising | $0.99 | one-time |


### Mr Bow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-bow/id1445996327)

Engage in archery combat as a legendary archer, using bows and arrows to defeat enemy stickmen. Master your aim and shooting skills to become a champion, unlocking new weapons and abilities. Survive challenging modes against elite monsters and bosses.

**Highlights:** Drag and drop aiming, Hero roster with unique abilities, Variety of bows and arrows, Addictive touch controls, Survival Mode with bosses, Level-up and equipment system

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purchase 700 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shield pack x15 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Health and Shield x15 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 2250 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Begineer Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 4500 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Expert Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 8000 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Pro Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 20000 coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 💪 Satisfying combat

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Too many ads
- 🤕 Bosses too overpowered
- 🤔 Lack of progression
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Ads interfering with gameplay
- Inconsistent reward system
- Spawning issues with player and enemies

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- More game modes
- Ability to choose bows
- Reduced ad frequency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Archers free?

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

### Is Mr Bow free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Archers or Mr Bow?

Mr Bow is rated higher. The Archers averages 3.6 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Mr Bow averages 4.3 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do The Archers or Mr Bow have ads?

Both The Archers and Mr Bow show ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Archers or Mr Bow?

The Archers ships an update every 42 months, and Mr Bow monthly. Most recently, The Archers was updated on November 2, 2026 and Mr Bow on November 6, 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.*