Comparison

Archero vs Survivor!.io

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Archero

Embark on a challenging adventure as a lone archer facing endless waves of monsters. Collect unique skills, battle through diverse worlds, and upgrade your gear to survive. Death means starting over, so strategic skill combinations are key to victory.

Highlights
  • Random and unique skill combinations
  • Explore diverse worlds and maps
  • Battle thousands of unique monsters
  • Level-up and equip powerful gear
  • Challenging dungeon crawling gameplay
Features
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Archer Heroes! Enter a world where existence itself is out to eliminate you! You are the Lone Archer, the only force able to resist and defeat the oncoming waves of evil. Step up, stack up awesome skills and fight like your life depends on it, for the never-ending waves of enemies will never give up. And remember, once you die... the only way is to start all again! So be careful! Enjoy creating countless combinations of unique skills all designed to help you survive. Crawl your way through different worlds facing relentless monsters and obstacles. Key Features: • Random and unique skills to help you crawl these dungeons. • Explore beautiful worlds and hundreds of maps in this new universe. • Thousands of never-seen-before monsters and mind-boggling obstacles to defeat • Level-up and equip yourself with powerful equipment to increase your stats. If you have any questions, feel free to ask us anytime at: archero@habby.fun Details on Subscriptions 1. Subscription Pricing & Billing You can subscribe within the game for ‘Subscription Privileges’, for $2.99 a calendar month. 2. Subscription Content Subscribers can enjoy the following privileges during the period: - Daily Quick Raids +3 - Daily BattlePass XP +50 - Daily Bonus Gems +50 3. Auto Renewals The App Store Subscription feature renews automatically via your iTunes Account. Users can manage the subscription through your iTunes/Apple ID Settings Manager. The subscription will auto-renew for the assigned billing period if the auto-renew feature is not turned off 24 hours before the current subscription expires. 4. User Agreement and Privacy Policy User Agreement https://www.habby.com/termsOfSubscription.html Privacy Statement https://www.habby.fun/privacyPolicy.html 5. Subscription Cancellation If you would like to cancel your subscription, go to ‘Settings’ on your iOS device --> ‘iTunes & App Store’ --> tap ‘Apple ID’ and then ‘View Apple ID’. Enter ‘Account Settings’, tap ‘Subscriptions’ --> ‘Manage’ and select the subscription for ‘Archero’ to cancel it.

About

Survivor!.io

Battle hordes of zombies as a heroic warrior with unlimited potential. Survive overwhelming odds with one-hand controls and unlimited skill combinations. Face over 1000 monsters at once and clear challenging maps.

Highlights
  • Battle 1000+ monsters simultaneously
  • One-hand controls for map clearing
  • Unlimited roguelite skill combinations
  • Varied stage difficulties
  • Heroic zombie combat
Features
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Dangerous zombies are attacking the entire city! The city is in peril! Awakened by the trial of dreams, you've no choice but to take on the heroic mantle of saving the city! As a human warrior with unlimited potential, you and other survivors will have to pick up your weapons and battle these evil and dangerous zombies! The horde far outnumbers you - any slip-up and you'll get caught in dire straits! Faced with crisis, you must find a way to survive! Features: -Face off against 1000+ monsters at once and exterminate them! -Clear the map with one-hand controls! -All-new roguelite skill experience with unlimited combinations -Feel the heat of each new stage with different difficulties FaceBook:@Survivor.io Contact Us: survivor@habby.com

Screenshots

Archero4 screens
Survivor!.io4 screens

Verdict

The call

Archero and Survivor!.io both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of Survivor!.io's written reviews are positive against 50% of Archero's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Archero sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Survivor!.io sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Archero against 4.7 for Survivor!.io. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 471K and 245K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Archero's written reviews are positive against 74% of Survivor!.io's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Archero ships an update every 9 days, Survivor!.io fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 10 level
Archero versus Survivor!.io: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArcheroSurvivor!.io
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (471K ratings)4.7 (245K ratings) — better
Positive reviews49.6% of reviews73.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings471K — better245K
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#60#38 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.6 GB1.2 GB
Age rating+412+
DeveloperHABBYHABBY

Customer experience

Archero

All ratings470,662 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral3.4%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews2,508 reviews
Positive49.6%
Neutral14.6%
Negative35.8%

Survivor!.io

All ratings244,974 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral1.5%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews4,122 reviews
Positive73.6%
Neutral7.9%
Negative18.5%

User reviews

Archero

From 471K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent gameplay
  • 👍 Optional ads for rewards
  • 🚀 Smooth and responsive
  • 👍 Engaging and addictive
  • 🚀 Frequent updates

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🔋 Energy system too restrictive
  • 💰 Progression gated by pay-to-win mechanics
  • 🐛 Buggy and glitchy at times
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

Survivor!.io

From 245K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 No forced ads
  • 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 💡 Accurate to the ads
  • 🚀 No pay-to-win mechanics
  • 👍 Generous rewards for free players

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🔍 Lack of transparency in difficulty scaling
  • 🔍 Unbalanced boss encounters
  • 🔍 Repetitive level design
  • 🔍 Overwhelming screen clutter

Bugs and requests

Archero

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Ads not loading properly
  • Progression data loss or reset
  • Hitbox and collision detection issues
  • Certain levels or bosses unbeatable

Requested features

5 requests
  • Multiplayer or co-op mode
  • More varied level and enemy design
  • Ability to reroll or select power-ups
  • Increased drop rates for better gear
  • Reduced energy requirements or removal of system

Survivor!.io

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Disconnects and lost progress
  • Ads not providing expected rewards
  • Incorrect or misleading skill descriptions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to choose specific skills/upgrades
  • Shorter game rounds or faster progression
  • More diverse enemy and level types
  • Improved clan/multiplayer functionality
  • Better explanation of game mechanics

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Archero

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Card3 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time10
  • Pile of Gems$0.99
  • Growth Pack$0.99
  • Lucky Ball Pack01$0.99
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  • Value Pack for First Purchase$1.99
  • Value Pack for C1$1.99
  • Heap of Gems$4.99
  • Battle Pass$4.99
  • Value Pack for Chapter 2$6.99
  • Value Pack for Chapter 3$9.99
  • Battle Pass 2$16.99
12 purchases

Survivor!.io

One-time12
  • Some Gems$0.99
  • Daily Pack 1$0.99
  • Small Piggy Bank$0.99
Show 9 more
  • Chapter Pack 1$1.99
  • Daily Pack 2$1.99
  • Chapter Pack 2$2.99
  • Chapter Pack 3$2.99
  • Survivor Pass$4.99
  • Pile of Gems$4.99
  • Growth Fund$6.99
  • Month Card 2$9.99
  • Premium Pass$19.99

Questions

Is Archero free?
Archero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Survivor!.io free?
Survivor!.io is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Archero or Survivor!.io?
Survivor!.io is rated higher. Archero averages 4.7 out of 5 from 471K ratings, while Survivor!.io averages 4.7 from 245K ratings.
Do Archero or Survivor!.io have ads?
Neither Archero nor Survivor!.io shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Archero or Survivor!.io?
Archero ships an update every 9 days, and Survivor!.io fortnightly. Most recently, Archero was updated on November 1, 2026 and Survivor!.io on November 1, 2026.
Which is more popular, Archero or Survivor!.io?
Archero currently peaks at #60 in the App Store charts, and Survivor!.io at #38. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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