# The Catapult vs Arrow Go!

The clearest difference is rating: Arrow Go! at 4.7 against The Catapult's 4.2. Arrow Go! also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (63% vs 54%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Arrow Go! holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 234 and 360 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of The Catapult's written reviews are positive against 63% of Arrow Go!'s.

The Catapult ships an update every 5 months, Arrow Go! every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Catapult | Arrow Go! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (234 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-catapult/id1292179808/reviews) | **[4.7 (360 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrow-go/id1477038573/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 234 | **360** |
| Positive reviews | 53.7% of reviews | **62.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 115 MB | 633 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [BYV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289684786) | [Vicenter Viet Nam Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463356456) |

## 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


### Arrow Go!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrow-go/id1477038573)

Engage in an intense physics-based archery game where you become a legendary archer. Destroy evil stickman archers using a variety of bows, arrows, and unique hero abilities. Master your marksmanship and become the champion of the archers.

**Highlights:** Physics-based archery gameplay, Dynamic roster of heroes with unique abilities, Variety of bows and arrows, Destruction of enemy stickman archers, Easy controls and addictive gameplay, Spectacular effects and animations

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purchase 2 Ruby | $0.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 5 Ruby | $1.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Fly Boy | $1.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 15 Ruby | $4.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Expert Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Fire Ant | $4.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 40 Ruby | $9.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Green Bow | $9.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Pro Pack | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Catapult free?

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

### Is Arrow Go! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Catapult or Arrow Go!?

Arrow Go! is rated higher. The Catapult averages 4.2 out of 5 from 234 ratings, while Arrow Go! averages 4.7 from 360 ratings.

### Do The Catapult or Arrow Go! have ads?

Both The Catapult and Arrow Go! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Catapult or Arrow Go!?

The Catapult ships an update every 5 months, and Arrow Go! every 6 weeks. Most recently, The Catapult was updated on October 20, 2026 and Arrow Go! on October 24, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*