# The Vikings vs Mr Bow 2

The clearest difference is ads: Mr Bow 2 at none against The Vikings's shown. Mr Bow 2 also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 38 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). The Vikings's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 50%) and ratings volume (164 vs 16). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Vikings sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Mr Bow 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mr Bow 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Vikings has 164 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of The Vikings's written reviews are positive against 50% of Mr Bow 2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

The Vikings ships an update every 38 months, Mr Bow 2 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Vikings | Mr Bow 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (164 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-vikings/id1295050080/reviews) | **[4.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-bow-2/id1484751778/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **164** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 109 MB | 120 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) | [Vicenter Viet Nam Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463356456) |

## 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 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-bow-2/id1484751778)

Engage in intense, physics-based archery combat by finding the perfect shooting angle to defeat stickman enemies. Upgrade your bow, unlock heroes with unique abilities, and prove your archery skills in single-player or multiplayer modes.

**Highlights:** Physics-based archery gameplay, Upgrade bows and unlock heroes, Multiple weapons and hero abilities, Addictive touch controls, Multiplayer mode, Minimalistic graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purchase 6 Diamond | $1.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 20 Diamond | $4.99 | one-time |
| Purchase GoldPack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Beginer Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 50 Diamond | $9.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 120 Diamond | $19.99 | one-time |
| Purchase PlatinumPack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Monk | $49.99 | one-time |
| Purchase DiamondPack | $99.99 | one-time |
| Purchase IronMan | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Vikings free?

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

### Is Mr Bow 2 free?

Mr Bow 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Vikings or Mr Bow 2?

Mr Bow 2 is rated higher. The Vikings averages 4.6 out of 5 from 164 ratings, while Mr Bow 2 averages 4.8 from 16 ratings.

### Do The Vikings or Mr Bow 2 have ads?

The Vikings shows ads; Mr Bow 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Vikings or Mr Bow 2?

The Vikings ships an update every 38 months, and Mr Bow 2 fortnightly. Most recently, The Vikings was updated on October 24, 2026 and Mr Bow 2 on October 1, 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.*