# Mr Bow vs Hero Spear Legend

The clearest difference is rating: Hero Spear Legend at 5.0 against Mr Bow's 4.3. Hero Spear Legend also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Mr Bow's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 3) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mr Bow sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Hero Spear Legend sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hero Spear Legend holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mr Bow has 1.4K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Mr Bow ships an update monthly, Hero Spear Legend every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mr Bow | Hero Spear Legend |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-bow/id1445996327/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hero-spear-legend/id1614953776/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 49.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 264 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Nguyen Duc tuyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1727054190) | [Khuong Nguyen Danh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1605106673) |

## 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


### Hero Spear Legend

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hero-spear-legend/id1614953776)

Engage in fast-paced combat, throwing spears to defeat invading devil forces. Upgrade your hero with powerful weapons and armor, and utilize divine abilities to push back the enemy. Explore diverse maps and modes for an exciting battle experience.

**Highlights:** Drag and drop spear aiming and shooting, Unlimited spear firing, Multiple game modes: Campaign, Survival, 2-Players, Diverse maps and environments, Weapon and armor upgrades with rarities, Daily login rewards and chest system

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamond Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| First Time Purchase | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Angel vs Demon pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 5 | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mr Bow free?

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

### Is Hero Spear Legend free?

Hero Spear Legend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mr Bow or Hero Spear Legend?

Hero Spear Legend is rated higher. Mr Bow averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Hero Spear Legend averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Mr Bow or Hero Spear Legend have ads?

Both Mr Bow and Hero Spear Legend show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mr Bow or Hero Spear Legend?

Mr Bow ships an update monthly, and Hero Spear Legend every 3 months. Most recently, Mr Bow was updated on October 30, 2026 and Hero Spear Legend on October 21, 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.*