# Mr Bow vs Stickfight Archer

The clearest difference is rating: Stickfight Archer at 4.6 against Mr Bow's 4.3. Stickfight Archer also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 49%). Mr Bow's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Stickfight Archer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 1.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Mr Bow's written reviews are positive against 72% of Stickfight Archer's.

Mr Bow ships an update monthly, Stickfight Archer every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mr Bow | Stickfight Archer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-bow/id1445996327/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickfight-archer/id1483791820/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 49.5% of reviews | **72.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 273 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Nguyen Duc tuyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1727054190) | [Lam Dao Thi Thanh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1341395414) |

## What reviewers say

### Mr Bow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-bow/id1445996327)

Engage in archery combat as a legendary archer, using bows and arrows to defeat enemy stickmen. Master your aim and shooting skills to become a champion, unlocking new weapons and abilities. Survive challenging modes against elite monsters and bosses.

**Highlights:** Drag and drop aiming, Hero roster with unique abilities, Variety of bows and arrows, Addictive touch controls, Survival Mode with bosses, Level-up and equipment system

**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


### Stickfight Archer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickfight-archer/id1483791820)

Engage in intense archery combat as the last tribal archer. Master various enchanted arrows, upgrade your gear, and defeat enemies through a campaign or endless modes. Craft powerful weapons and outfits to enhance your skills.

**Highlights:** Drag and drop archery gameplay, Campaign mode with 150 levels, Endless mode for loot and combat, Two-player local mode, Crafting weapons and outfits, Power-ups: Heal, Shield, Arrow Shower, Teleport

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purchase 20 diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Anime Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 125 diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| First-Time Purchase | $4.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 300 diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Pack and Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Eternal War Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 700 diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 1600 diamonds | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Enjoyable gameplay
- 💰 Rewarding progression system
- 🎨 Visually appealing
- 🕹️ Easy to pick up and play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of purpose or challenge
- 🔋 Excessive ads
- 🤕 Unbalanced difficulty
- 🔒 Issues with in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Mana potion not working as intended
- Inconsistent save/load functionality
- Inability to download or reinstall the game

**Requested features**

- Add online multiplayer mode
- Introduce more levels and content
- Implement health/damage upgrades
- Provide an ad-free option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mr Bow free?

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

### Is Stickfight Archer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mr Bow or Stickfight Archer?

Stickfight Archer is rated higher. Mr Bow averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Stickfight Archer averages 4.6 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Mr Bow or Stickfight Archer have ads?

Both Mr Bow and Stickfight Archer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mr Bow or Stickfight Archer?

Mr Bow ships an update monthly, and Stickfight Archer every 4 months. Most recently, Mr Bow was updated on November 11, 2026 and Stickfight Archer on November 11, 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.*