# The Vikings vs Ragdoll Archer

The clearest difference is rating: The Vikings at 4.6 against Ragdoll Archer's 3.2. The Vikings also leads on ratings volume (163 vs 23) and review sentiment (75% vs 67%). Ragdoll Archer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Vikings sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Ragdoll Archer asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Vikings holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Vikings has 163 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of The Vikings's written reviews are positive against 67% of Ragdoll Archer's.

The Vikings ships an update every 38 months, Ragdoll Archer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Vikings | Ragdoll Archer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (163 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-vikings/id1295050080/reviews)** | [3.2 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ragdoll-archer/id1370081979/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **163** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 109 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [BYV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289684786) | [Viatcheslav Tarasov](https://appshunter.io/developer/589809391) |

## What reviewers say

### The Vikings

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-vikings/id1295050080)

Engage in brutal combat as a Viking warrior, hurling axes at a variety of enemies. Upgrade your arsenal with new axes, shields, and helmets to overcome increasingly challenging foes. Test your skills in a player-versus-player mode for ultimate bragging rights.

**Highlights:** Axe throwing combat, Variety of enemy types, Weapon and armor upgrades, Player versus player mode, Simple tap-to-aim controls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Disabling advertising | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50000 Coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| 100000 Coins | $22.99 | one-time |
| 500000 Coins | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and stress-relieving
- 👍 Great for passing time
- 👍 Dynamic gameplay
- 👍 Addictive
- 👍 Good for killing time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Axes go through enemies
- 🐛 Multiplayer not loading
- 🐛 Unresponsive controls
- 🐛 Ads every round
- 🐛 Expensive axes useless

**Reported bugs**

- Axes go through enemies
- Axes disappear mid-throw
- Enemies stay on block as shields
- Multiplayer not loading
- Unresponsive controls on iPhone

**Requested features**

- Update the game
- Add armor
- Add more axes
- Add a game mode against swordsmen
- Add a white reticle like in spear version


### Ragdoll Archer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ragdoll-archer/id1370081979)

Test your archery skills by shooting arrows at ragdoll targets. Aim for speed and accuracy to achieve higher scores. Enjoy a simple yet engaging gameplay experience.

**Highlights:** Shoot arrows at ragdolls, Improve speed and accuracy, Simple gameplay, Target practice

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Vikings free?

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

### Is Ragdoll Archer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Vikings or Ragdoll Archer?

The Vikings is rated higher. The Vikings averages 4.6 out of 5 from 163 ratings, while Ragdoll Archer averages 3.2 from 23 ratings.

### Do The Vikings or Ragdoll Archer have ads?

The Vikings shows ads; Ragdoll Archer does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Vikings or Ragdoll Archer?

The Vikings ships an update every 38 months, and Ragdoll Archer fortnightly. Most recently, The Vikings was updated on November 6, 2026 and Ragdoll Archer on November 2, 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.*