# Gibbets vs Save the Masters

The clearest difference is monetization model: Gibbets at free with in-app purchases against Save the Masters's subscription. Gibbets also leads on review sentiment (42% vs 31%). Save the Masters's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 229). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gibbets sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Save the Masters sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. 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 Gibbets against 4.6 for Save the Masters. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Save the Masters has 1.4K ratings behind it against 229, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of Gibbets's written reviews are positive against 31% of Save the Masters's.

Gibbets ships an update every 3 months, Save the Masters every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gibbets | Save the Masters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (229 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gibbets-bow-master/id1351301107/reviews) | [4.6 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-masters/id1576849451/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 229 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **42.5% of reviews** | 31.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 246 MB | 356 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Konstantin Boronenkov](https://appshunter.io/developer/660671521) | [Playgendary Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487320337) |

## What reviewers say

### Gibbets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gibbets-bow-master/id1351301107)

Save victims from the gallows by precisely shooting ropes with a bow and arrow. Utilize power-ups and strategic aiming to succeed in this fast-paced arcade puzzler.

**Highlights:** Aim and shoot arrows, Cut hangman's rope, Save victims, Use bonuses and pick-ups, Navigate warps and teleports, Frantic arcade pace

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Stars | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADs + Bonus | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Quivers | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Stars | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Halloween pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pile of medals | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Stars | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Stars | $19.99 | one-time |
| Chest of medals | $19.99 | one-time |


### Save the Masters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-masters/id1576849451)

Engage in a fun puzzle strategy game where you outsmart cunning enemies and tricky traps. Use your logic and quick reflexes to cut ropes and save characters. Enjoy hours of thrilling gameplay with strategic challenges.

**Highlights:** Puzzle strategy gameplay, Outsmart enemies and traps, Rope cutting mechanics, Save characters, Strategic thinking, Quick reflexes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Large currency kit offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| NO ADS | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small soft kit | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium soft kit | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large soft kit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Alt Shrimp game skin pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Alt Medieval skin pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 😀 Fun and addicting
- 🎨 Amazing skins and characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Too many ads
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 💰 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after completing levels
- Unable to progress past certain levels

**Requested features**

- More levels
- Bring back character's house
- Replay option for levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gibbets free?

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

### Is Save the Masters free?

Save the Masters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Gibbets or Save the Masters?

Gibbets and Save the Masters are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 229 and 1.4K ratings respectively.

### Do Gibbets or Save the Masters have ads?

Both Gibbets and Save the Masters show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gibbets or Save the Masters?

Gibbets ships an update every 3 months, and Save the Masters every 3 weeks. Most recently, Gibbets was updated on October 17, 2026 and Save the Masters on October 17, 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.*