# The Vikings vs Mr Bow

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mr Bow at monthly against The Vikings's every 38 months. Mr Bow also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 164). The Vikings's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 49%) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Vikings sells 6 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.

The Vikings holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mr Bow has 1.4K ratings behind it against 164, 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 49% of Mr Bow's.

The Vikings ships an update every 38 months, Mr Bow monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Vikings | Mr Bow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (164 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-vikings/id1295050080/reviews)** | [4.3 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-bow/id1445996327/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 164 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 49.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 109 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 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


### 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 Vikings free?

The Vikings 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 Vikings or Mr Bow?

The Vikings is rated higher. The Vikings averages 4.6 out of 5 from 164 ratings, while Mr Bow averages 4.3 from 1.4K ratings.

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

Both The Vikings and Mr Bow show ads.

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

The Vikings ships an update every 38 months, and Mr Bow monthly. Most recently, The Vikings was updated on October 24, 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.*