# Archero vs Brotato

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Archero | Brotato |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (471K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archero/id1453651052/reviews) | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brotato/id6445884925/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **471K** | 11K |
| Positive reviews | 49.6% of reviews | **78.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#98** | — |
| Size | 1.6 GB | 616 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [HABBY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422308796) | [Erabit Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611119800) |

## What reviewers say

### Archero

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

**Currently charting:** #98 Top Grossing · Action (US App Store)

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:** 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


### Brotato

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brotato/id6445884925)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beginner Totem Pack | $0.49 | one-time |
| spuds_30 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $0.49 | one-time |
| Totem Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| month_vip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beast Master | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Gift Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Limited-time gift pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Limited Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Abyssal Terrors 01 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Brotato Abyssal Terrors | $2.99 | one-time |
| Daily Gift Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Totem Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| spuds_170 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bundle with 5 Characters | $3.99 | one-time |
| spuds_380 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Gift Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| permanent_vip | $15.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*