# The Spearman vs Mr Bow 2

The clearest difference is ads: Mr Bow 2 at none against The Spearman's shown. Mr Bow 2 also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 17 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). The Spearman's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 50%) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 16). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Spearman sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Mr Bow 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mr Bow 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Spearman has 1.4K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of The Spearman's written reviews are positive against 50% of Mr Bow 2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

The Spearman ships an update every 17 months, Mr Bow 2 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Spearman | Mr Bow 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-spearman/id1246675466/reviews) | **[4.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-bow-2/id1484751778/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **75.4% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 155 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [BYV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289684786) | [Vicenter Viet Nam Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463356456) |

## What reviewers say

### The Spearman

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-spearman/id1246675466)

Engage in a physics-based combat game where you control a stickman warrior. Aim and throw spears to defeat various enemies like archers, swordsmen, and magicians. Upgrade your character with new gear and skills to survive increasingly challenging waves.

**Highlights:** Ragdoll physics combat, Target and throw spears, Defeat diverse enemies, In-game store for upgrades, Healing and defensive skills

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disabling advertising | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 15000 Coins. Discount | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 20000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 15000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50000 Coins. Discount | $3.99 | one-time |
| Elite Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50000 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Frozen King | $7.99 | one-time |
| God Power | $7.99 | one-time |
| 100000 Coins | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great way to pass time
- 🤩 Highly addictive and fun
- 💎 Lots of cool cosmetics
- 🎯 Challenging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Laggy controls
- 🤖 Overpowered AI enemies
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🤕 Frustrating difficulty

**Reported bugs**

- Helmets don't protect against face shots
- Rag dolls interfere with crucial throws
- Spears going through enemies next to each other
- Sound issues on iOS

**Requested features**

- Deflecting arrows mechanic
- Ability to buy new spears
- Nerf wizard and swordsman enemies
- Endless mode with sword-wielding enemies


### Mr Bow 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-bow-2/id1484751778)

Engage in intense, physics-based archery combat by finding the perfect shooting angle to defeat stickman enemies. Upgrade your bow, unlock heroes with unique abilities, and prove your archery skills in single-player or multiplayer modes.

**Highlights:** Physics-based archery gameplay, Upgrade bows and unlock heroes, Multiple weapons and hero abilities, Addictive touch controls, Multiplayer mode, Minimalistic graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purchase 6 Diamond | $1.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 20 Diamond | $4.99 | one-time |
| Purchase GoldPack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Beginer Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 50 Diamond | $9.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 120 Diamond | $19.99 | one-time |
| Purchase PlatinumPack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Monk | $49.99 | one-time |
| Purchase DiamondPack | $99.99 | one-time |
| Purchase IronMan | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Spearman free?

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

### Is Mr Bow 2 free?

Mr Bow 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Spearman or Mr Bow 2?

Mr Bow 2 is rated higher. The Spearman averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Mr Bow 2 averages 4.8 from 16 ratings.

### Do The Spearman or Mr Bow 2 have ads?

The Spearman shows ads; Mr Bow 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Spearman or Mr Bow 2?

The Spearman ships an update every 17 months, and Mr Bow 2 fortnightly. Most recently, The Spearman was updated on October 26, 2026 and Mr Bow 2 on October 1, 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.*