# Grow ArcherMaster vs The Dust

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Dust at 100% against Grow ArcherMaster's 67%. The Dust also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Grow ArcherMaster sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and The Dust sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Grow ArcherMaster ships an update every 2 months, The Dust every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grow ArcherMaster | The Dust |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grow-archermaster/id1568032455/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **17** | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 387 MB | 249 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [gitae park](https://appshunter.io/developer/752748893) | [LinkZ inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1662864701) |

## What reviewers say

### Grow ArcherMaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grow-archermaster/id1568032455)

Embark on an idle fantasy adventure as an archer. Conquer dungeons with a variety of bows, arrows, and skills. Craft weapons and equipment to become the ultimate archermaster in this retro 2D RPG.

**Highlights:** Fantastic Action, Various bows and arrows, Diverse skills, Skin systems with abilities, Crafting system, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ITEM PACK1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| ADS PACK | $9.99 | one-time |
| ITEM PACK2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| STARTER PACK | $9.99 | one-time |
| Key Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| LEVEL PACK 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Magic Doll Package | $18.99 | one-time |
| HERO PACK | $18.99 | one-time |
| Soul Package | $18.99 | one-time |
| Soul Package2 | $18.99 | one-time |
| ITEM PACK3 | $26.99 | one-time |


### The Dust

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-dust/id6450676659)

Embark on an adventure with a magical dust creature to defeat monsters and escape a witch's lab. Strengthen your character with equipment and skills, collect daily items from dungeons, and hatch cute pets. The game progresses even when your phone is idle.

**Highlights:** Idle progression, Monster battles, Character strengthening, Equipment and skills, Daily dungeon items, Pet collection

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full moon of dust | $0.49 | one-time |
| Water Play Splashy Dust | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sealed Crimson Shadow | $0.99 | one-time |
| PvP Ticket x10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| GomGom Dust | $0.99 | one-time |
| Planetary Dust | $1.49 | one-time |
| PvP update warrior package | $3.49 | one-time |
| Rare pet 3-pack package | $3.49 | one-time |
| Ad Removal Item | $3.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Mana Bracelet pack | $8.49 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grow ArcherMaster free?

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

### Is The Dust free?

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

### Do Grow ArcherMaster or The Dust have ads?

Both Grow ArcherMaster and The Dust show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Grow ArcherMaster or The Dust?

Grow ArcherMaster ships an update every 2 months, and The Dust every 5 days. Most recently, Grow ArcherMaster was updated on October 21, 2026 and The Dust on October 21, 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.*