Comparison

Archero vs Brotato

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 an epic adventure as a lone archer, battling relentless waves of monsters and overcoming challenging obstacles. Discover unique skill combinations and explore diverse worlds to survive the onslaught. Prepare for a roguelike experience where every run is different.

Highlights
  • Random and unique skill combinations
  • Explore diverse worlds and maps
  • Defeat thousands of monsters and obstacles
  • Level-up and equip powerful gear
  • 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

Brotato

Play as a potato in this top-down arena shooter roguelite, fighting alien hordes with up to six weapons simultaneously. Customize your character with unique traits and items to create powerful builds and survive waves of enemies. Experience fast-paced runs under 30 minutes.

Highlights
  • Top-down arena shooter roguelite
  • Play as a potato with 6 weapons
  • Variety of traits and items for unique builds
  • Fast runs under 30 minutes
  • Dozens of customizable characters
  • Hundreds of weapons and items
Features
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One Potato. Six Weapons. Infinite Chaos. A spaceship from Potato World has crashed on a hostile alien planet. The sole survivor is BROTATO, a lone potato forced to survive against endless alien hordes. In this intense top-down arena shooter roguelite, you must fight wave after wave of enemies, scavenge materials, and build powerful combinations using dozens of traits, hundreds of items, and up to 6 weapons at once. Every run is different. Every decision matters. Survive long enough until rescue arrives. 【FEATURES】 ● 6-Weapon Combat System Equip up to 6 weapons simultaneously, from SMGs and flamethrowers to sticks and improvised tools. Create unique builds and dominate chaotic battles. ● Diverse Characters Dozens of playable characters with unique traits. Choose playstyles like One-Handed, Lucky, Crazy damage dealer, Mage, and more. Each run changes your strategy. ● Fast-Paced Roguelite Runs Each wave lasts 20 to 90 seconds. Quick, intense survival sessions designed for replayability and experimentation. ● Deep Build System Hundreds of weapons, items, and synergies. Combine effects to create broken builds and discover powerful strategies. ● Survival Gameplay Auto-firing combat with optional manual aiming. Adapt, upgrade, and survive increasingly difficult alien waves. 【 IMPORTANT】 Cloud saves are available ONLY ONLINE. Offline play is supported, but progress will NOT be saved to the cloud. 【FOLLOW US】 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtaSitbjWjhnlzuX2ZLjtUg Discord: https://discord.gg/P6vekfhc46 Twitter: https://twitter.com/erabit_studios TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brotato_mobile Facebook: https://facebook.com/brotatomobile Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brotato_mobile/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/brotato_mobile/ 【SUPPORT】 Any questions, please contact: support@erabitstudios.com

Screenshots

Archero4 screens
Brotato4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Brotato at free with in-app purchases against Archero's subscription. Brotato also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 50%). Archero's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (471K vs 11K). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 Brotato sells 19 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 Brotato. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Archero has 471K ratings behind it against 11K, 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 79% of Brotato's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Archero ships an update every 9 days, Brotato every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Archero versus Brotato: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArcheroBrotato
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (471K ratings)4.7 (11K ratings) — better
Positive reviews49.6% of reviews78.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings471K — better11K
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#88 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.6 GB616 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperHABBYErabit Studios

Customer experience

Archero

All ratings470,466 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral3.4%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews2,507 reviews
Positive49.6%
Neutral14.6%
Negative35.8%

Brotato

All ratings11,287 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral1.9%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews1,129 reviews
Positive78.8%
Neutral4.9%
Negative16.3%

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

Brotato

From 11K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Fun and addictive
  • 🔥 Great for killing time
  • 💯 Best mobile game ever
  • 🎨 Awesome graphics and art style

Room to improve

  • 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
  • 🔒 Locked characters behind paywall
  • 🔍 Lack of progression without spending money
  • 🕰️ Repetitive gameplay after a while
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches

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

Brotato

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Tutorial forces players to repeat it every time
  • Weapon stats get lost on upgrade
  • Reroll exploit with saved money
  • Speed bug causing issues with gameplay
  • Turrets spawning in poor locations

Requested features

5 requests
  • Endless mode
  • Multiplayer co-op
  • More character variety
  • Ability to unlock characters through gameplay
  • Improved progression system

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
19 purchases

Brotato

One-time19
  • Beginner Totem Pack$0.49
  • spuds_30$0.49
  • Starter Pack$0.49
Show 16 more
  • Totem Pack 1$0.99
  • month_vip$0.99
  • Beast Master$0.99
  • Daily Gift Pack 2$0.99
  • Limited-time gift pack$0.99
  • Limited Pack$1.99
  • Abyssal Terrors 01$2.99
  • Brotato Abyssal Terrors$2.99
  • Daily Gift Pack 3$2.99
  • Totem Pack 2$2.99
  • spuds_170$2.99
  • Bundle with 5 Characters$3.99
  • spuds_380$4.99
  • Weekly Gift Pack 3$4.99
  • permanent_vip$15.99
  • No ads$19.99

Questions

Is Archero free?
Archero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Brotato free?
Brotato is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Archero or Brotato?
Brotato is rated higher. Archero averages 4.7 out of 5 from 471K ratings, while Brotato averages 4.7 from 11K ratings.
Do Archero or Brotato have ads?
Brotato shows ads; Archero does not.
Which is updated more often, Archero or Brotato?
Archero ships an update every 9 days, and Brotato every 2 weeks. Most recently, Archero was updated on October 22, 2026 and Brotato on October 22, 2026.

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