# Archero vs Vampire Survivors

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Archero at 471K against Vampire Survivors's 5.2K. Archero also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and chart position (#62 vs unranked). Vampire Survivors's advantage is review sentiment (70% vs 50%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Archero sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Vampire Survivors sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Archero against 4.6 for Vampire Survivors. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Archero has 471K ratings behind it against 5.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Archero's written reviews are positive against 70% of Vampire Survivors's.

Archero ships an update every 9 days, Vampire Survivors every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Archero | Vampire Survivors |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (471K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archero/id1453651052/reviews)** | [4.6 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vampire-survivors/id6444525702/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **471K** | 5.2K |
| Positive reviews | 49.6% of reviews | **70.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#62** | — |
| Size | 1.6 GB | 961 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 12+ |
| Developer | [HABBY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422308796) | [Poncle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655125278) |

## What reviewers say

### Archero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archero/id1453651052)

**Currently charting:** #62 Top Grossing · Action, #156 Top Grossing · Casual (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Card | $2.99 | per month |
| Pile of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Growth Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Ball Pack01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack for First Purchase | $1.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack for C1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Heap of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack for Chapter 2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack for Chapter 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass 2 | $16.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Vampire Survivors

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vampire-survivors/id6444525702)

Survive endless waves of monsters in this roguelike survival RPG. Mow down thousands of enemies, gather gold for upgrades, and become a powerful warrior. Explore diverse stages and choose your weapons to become the last survivor.

**Highlights:** Minimalistic gameplay, Bullet hell survival, Gold collection for upgrades, Hundreds of monsters, Weapon and skill upgrades, Couch co-op mode

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Emerald Diorama | Free | one-time |
| Legacy of the Bloodmoon | $0.99 | one-time |
| Legacy of the Moonspell | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tides of the Foscari | $1.79 | one-time |
| Emergency Meeting | $2.49 | one-time |
| Operation Guns | $2.49 | one-time |
| Ode to Castlevania | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Faithful port of PC version
- 👍 No intrusive ads, only optional ones
- 👍 Great value, tons of content for free
- 🚀 Smooth performance, handles late-game well
- 👍 Retro pixel art style with charm

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and progress loss when switching apps
- 🐛 Occasional freezing and performance issues
- 🔋 No suspend/resume feature, runs reset when app is closed

**Reported bugs**

- Merchant UI not working properly
- Certain level mechanics (Infernas) causing soft-locks
- Movement and controls sometimes unresponsive

**Requested features**

- Add suspend/resume functionality to save progress
- Implement cross-save between devices
- Add controller support for better controls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Archero free?

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

### Is Vampire Survivors free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Archero or Vampire Survivors?

Archero is rated higher. Archero averages 4.7 out of 5 from 471K ratings, while Vampire Survivors averages 4.6 from 5.2K ratings.

### Do Archero or Vampire Survivors have ads?

Neither Archero nor Vampire Survivors shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Archero or Vampire Survivors?

Archero ships an update every 9 days, and Vampire Survivors every 3 weeks. Most recently, Archero was updated on November 1, 2026 and Vampire Survivors on November 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.*