# Archery Bastions vs Heisting

Archery Bastions and Heisting both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 48% of Heisting's written reviews are positive against 26% of Archery Bastions's. Heisting also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Archery Bastions sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Heisting sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Heisting holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17K and 9.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Archery Bastions's written reviews are positive against 48% of Heisting's.

Archery Bastions ships an update every 2 months, Heisting every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Archery Bastions | Heisting |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archery-bastions-castle-war/id1619502855/reviews) | **[4.7 (9.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heisting/id6444696440/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 9.5K |
| Positive reviews | 26.1% of reviews | **48.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 307 MB | 438 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [AI GAMES FZ LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478916023) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Archery Bastions

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archery-bastions-castle-war/id1619502855)

Engage in a castle vs. castle battle by defending your tower with arrows. Aim and shoot to defeat enemy archers, destroy their towers, and conquer kingdoms. Upgrade your archers and use various arrow types for victory.

**Highlights:** Slingshot shooting mechanics, Castle vs. castle battles, Upgrade archers and hire mercenaries, Various arrow types, Fight diverse enemy factions, Multiple battle types and levels

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Skip'Its Plus | $2.99 | one-time |
| No ADS | $4.99 | one-time |
| Master Troll - Sale | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack of Gold 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pack of Tokens 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Ads + Extra | $6.99 | one-time |
| Skip'Its Power | $7.99 | one-time |
| Kartos | $9.99 | one-time |
| Storm | $9.99 | one-time |
| Master Troll | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⚔️ Fun gameplay
- 🕹️ Addictive and entertaining
- 🕰️ Good offline experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 🔍 Upgrades limited after certain levels
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🛑 Inability to upgrade castle and army

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing issues
- Disappearing upgrades and progress
- Enemies becoming unreachable at certain levels

**Requested features**

- Ability to upgrade castle and army beyond certain levels
- More enemy and level variety
- Customization options for castle and troops
- Inclusion of ground troops and different weapon types


### Heisting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heisting/id6444696440)

Embark on a thrilling stealing spree as a masterful thief, gathering a crew and planning heists on luxurious locations. Shoot your way out of trouble, upgrade your gear, and recruit more robbers to steal everything in sight and build your criminal empire.

**Highlights:** Masterful thief role, Crew gathering and planning, Heists on luxurious locations, Combat and shooting mechanics, Progressive upgrade system, Stealth levels, Wealth accumulation

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small gems pack | $0.89 | one-time |
| Small gems pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small gems pack | $1.09 | one-time |
| Small skip'its pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Medium gems pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium skip'its pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gigantic gems pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Elite Pass | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 💰 Easy to level up and make money
- 🎮 Good game to pass time
- 🎨 Awesome concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Repetitive levels and room layouts
- 📺 Too many ads, including during gameplay
- 💰 Expensive to upgrade weapons and armor
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches, especially in later levels

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing/crashing issues with ads
- Levels becoming unplayable after certain progress points
- Disappearing helper characters
- Spawn issues and getting stuck in levels

**Requested features**

- More varied enemy types and special effect weapons
- Ability to hire more helpers/crew members
- Customization options for characters and team
- Multiplayer mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Archery Bastions free?

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

### Is Heisting free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Archery Bastions or Heisting?

Heisting is rated higher. Archery Bastions averages 4.5 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Heisting averages 4.7 from 9.5K ratings.

### Do Archery Bastions or Heisting have ads?

Both Archery Bastions and Heisting show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Archery Bastions or Heisting?

Archery Bastions ships an update every 2 months, and Heisting every 3 weeks. Most recently, Archery Bastions was updated on November 7, 2026 and Heisting on November 7, 2026.

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