# The Vikings vs Stickarchery Master

The clearest difference is ads: Stickarchery Master at none against The Vikings's shown. Stickarchery Master also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 38 months) and ratings volume (525 vs 164). The Vikings's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 58%). On price, rating, 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 Stickarchery Master 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 — 4.6 for The Vikings against 4.5 for Stickarchery Master. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 164 and 525 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of The Vikings's written reviews are positive against 58% of Stickarchery Master's.

The Vikings ships an update every 38 months, Stickarchery Master every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Vikings | Stickarchery Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (164 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-vikings/id1295050080/reviews)** | [4.5 (525 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickarchery-master/id1447615090/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 164 | **525** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 57.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 109 MB | 276 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [BYV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289684786) | [Mai Chan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1443772573) |

## 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


### Stickarchery Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickarchery-master/id1447615090)

Engage in an intense physics-based archery game with a dynamic roster of heroes and unique abilities. Utilize a variety of unconventional weapons beyond just a bow to compete globally and challenge friends.

**Highlights:** Physics-based archery gameplay, Hero roster with unique abilities, Variety of unconventional weapons, Global ranking competition, 2-Player mode, Online duels

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Santa pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Case of coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack item 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pocketful of coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Chevalier pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Viking pack 50% | $4.99 | one-time |
| Zombie pack 50% | $4.99 | one-time |
| Stack of coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Case of coins | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- ⚡ Quick to download
- 👨‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly (no blood/violence)
- 🎯 Engaging mechanics and concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive unskippable ads
- 💰 Extremely expensive in-game purchases and upgrades
- 💸 Poor coin rewards for gameplay
- 🎯 Unfair AI difficulty (instant headshots)
- 🔊 Poor sound quality

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently on startup
- Multiplayer mode not working
- Inconsistent ad reward amounts (advertised vs actual)
- Game becomes unplayable with constant crashes
- Compatibility issues with certain devices

**Requested features**

- Reduce ad frequency or add skip option
- Lower prices for skins and character unlocks
- Increase coin rewards for eliminations
- Add turn-based combat system
- Implement working online PvP with leaderboard


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Vikings free?

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

### Is Stickarchery Master free?

Stickarchery Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Vikings or Stickarchery Master?

The Vikings is rated higher. The Vikings averages 4.6 out of 5 from 164 ratings, while Stickarchery Master averages 4.5 from 525 ratings.

### Do The Vikings or Stickarchery Master have ads?

The Vikings shows ads; Stickarchery Master does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Vikings or Stickarchery Master?

The Vikings ships an update every 38 months, and Stickarchery Master every 6 weeks. Most recently, The Vikings was updated on October 24, 2026 and Stickarchery Master on October 22, 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.*