# Archero vs Slabtower

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Slabtower at none against Archero's 10. Slabtower also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 9 days). Archero's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#76 vs unranked). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Archero sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Slabtower asks for nothing beyond the download.

Archero ships an update every 9 days, Slabtower daily. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Archero | Slabtower |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (471K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archero/id1453651052/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **471K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 49.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#76** | — |
| Size | 1.6 GB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [HABBY PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422308796) | [ENES KUCUKPEHLIVAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872031007) |

## What reviewers say

### Archero

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

**Currently charting:** #76 Top Grossing · Action (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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Card | $2.99 | per month |
| Pile of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Growth Pack | $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


### Slabtower

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slabtower/id6761885242)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Archero free?

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

### Is Slabtower free?

Slabtower is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Archero or Slabtower have ads?

Slabtower shows ads; Archero does not.

### Which is updated more often, Archero or Slabtower?

Archero ships an update every 9 days, and Slabtower daily. Most recently, Archero was updated on November 4, 2026 and Slabtower on October 25, 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.*
