# Master Archer vs Archery Bastions

The clearest difference is rating: Archery Bastions at 4.5 against Master Archer's 3.0. Archery Bastions also leads on ratings volume (17K vs 2) and review sentiment (26% vs 6%). Master Archer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Archery Bastions sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Master Archer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Archery Bastions holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Archery Bastions has 17K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of Master Archer's written reviews are positive against 26% of Archery Bastions's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Master Archer | Archery Bastions |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/master-archer-bowman-archery-game/id1265738397/reviews) | **[4.5 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archery-bastions-castle-war/id1619502855/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **17K** |
| Positive reviews | 5.9% of reviews | **26.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 307 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [melanie thomas](https://appshunter.io/developer/775584887) | [AI Games FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478916023) |

## What reviewers say

### Master Archer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/master-archer-bowman-archery-game/id1265738397)

Engage in thrilling archery duels with realistic physics. Choose between turn-based or real-time combat, paying close attention to wind direction and aiming carefully to improve your skills.

**Highlights:** Turn-based archery duels, Real-time archery combat, Realistic physics engine, Wind direction simulation, Skill improvement focus

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Archery Bastions

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archery-bastions-castle-war/id1619502855)

Engage in a castle vs. castle battle by defending your tower with arrows. Aim and shoot to defeat enemy archers, destroy their towers, and conquer kingdoms. Upgrade your archers and use various arrow types for victory.

**Highlights:** Slingshot shooting mechanics, Castle vs. castle battles, Upgrade archers and hire mercenaries, Various arrow types, Fight diverse enemy factions, Multiple battle types and levels

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of Gold 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of Tokens 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skip'Its Plus | $2.99 | one-time |
| No ADS | $4.99 | one-time |
| Master Troll - Sale | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack of Gold 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pack of Tokens 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Ads + Extra | $6.99 | one-time |
| Skip'Its Power | $7.99 | one-time |
| Kartos | $9.99 | one-time |
| Storm | $9.99 | one-time |
| Frost Ninja | $9.99 | one-time |
| Master Troll | $11.99 | one-time |
| Pack of Gold 3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pack of Tokens 3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Skip'Its Ultimate | $21.99 | one-time |
| Pack of Tokens 4 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pack of Gold 4 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⚔️ Fun gameplay
- 🕹️ Addictive and entertaining
- 🕰️ Good offline experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 🔍 Upgrades limited after certain levels
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🛑 Inability to upgrade castle and army

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing issues
- Disappearing upgrades and progress
- Enemies becoming unreachable at certain levels

**Requested features**

- Ability to upgrade castle and army beyond certain levels
- More enemy and level variety
- Customization options for castle and troops
- Inclusion of ground troops and different weapon types


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Master Archer free?

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

### Is Archery Bastions free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Master Archer or Archery Bastions?

Archery Bastions is rated higher. Master Archer averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Archery Bastions averages 4.5 from 17K ratings.

### Do Master Archer or Archery Bastions have ads?

Archery Bastions shows ads; Master Archer does not.

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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.*