# The Catapult vs Mr Bow

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mr Bow at monthly against The Catapult's every 5 months. Mr Bow also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 234). The Catapult's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Catapult sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Mr Bow sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for The Catapult against 4.3 for Mr Bow. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mr Bow has 1.4K ratings behind it against 234, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of The Catapult's written reviews are positive against 49% of Mr Bow's.

The Catapult ships an update every 5 months, Mr Bow monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Catapult | Mr Bow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (234 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-catapult/id1292179808/reviews) | **[4.3 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-bow/id1445996327/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 234 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **53.7% of reviews** | 49.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 115 MB | 264 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 Catapult

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-catapult/id1292179808)

Defend your castle by launching stones with a catapult. Aim and release to destroy enemy siege weapons and towers. Earn coins to purchase powerful upgrades like bombs and improve your defenses.

**Highlights:** Catapult aiming and firing, Destroy enemy siege weapons, Upgrade projectiles (e.g., bombs), Earn coins for upgrades, Intuitive tap-and-drag controls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disabling advertising | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 15000 Coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| 100000 Coins | $22.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Highly addictive and engaging gameplay
- ⚡ Simple yet challenging mechanics
- 🎯 Physics-based targeting system
- 💰 No ads or minimal ads experience
- 🏆 Competitive leaderboard system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay after extended play
- ⚖️ Unfair difficulty balance and AI advantage
- 🐛 Projectiles pass through terrain inconsistently
- 💸 Expensive upgrade costs (999-4999 coins)
- 🎬 Intrusive and buggy ads

**Reported bugs**

- Shop missing on iOS version
- Restore purchase function not working on new devices
- Upgrades lost after shutdown
- Gold coins disappearing without reason
- Ad close button not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Add shop/store to iOS version for upgrades
- More maps and varied environments
- Aiming line or aiming assistance feature
- Multiplayer with real players
- Save game progress between sessions


### Mr Bow

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

Engage in thrilling archery combat against enemy stickmen. Master aiming and shooting to become a legendary archer, collecting ancient bows and upgrading your hero. Survive challenging new modes against elite monsters and bosses.

**Highlights:** Drag and drop aiming, Hero roster with unique abilities, Variety of weapons, Survival Mode with monsters and bosses, Level-up and equipment upgrades, Minimalistic graphics

**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 Catapult free?

The Catapult 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 Catapult or Mr Bow?

Mr Bow is rated higher. The Catapult averages 4.2 out of 5 from 234 ratings, while Mr Bow averages 4.3 from 1.4K ratings.

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

Both The Catapult and Mr Bow show ads.

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

The Catapult ships an update every 5 months, and Mr Bow monthly. Most recently, The Catapult was updated on October 20, 2026 and Mr Bow on October 25, 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.*