# Bust A Marble vs AE Archer

The clearest difference is rating: AE Archer at 4.7 against Bust A Marble's 4.1. AE Archer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (4.3 vs 15.0). Bust A Marble's advantage is ratings volume (544 vs 74). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bust A Marble sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. AE Archer asks for nothing beyond the download.

AE Archer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bust A Marble has 544 ratings behind it against 74, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Bust A Marble's written reviews are positive against 91% of AE Archer's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bust A Marble | AE Archer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (544 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bust-a-marble/id400486570/reviews) | **[4.7 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ae-archer/id604320604/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **544** | 74 |
| Positive reviews | 87.0% of reviews | **91.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 49 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **4.3** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fairlady Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/298297614) | [AE Mobile Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/376614594) |

## What reviewers say

### Bust A Marble

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bust-a-marble/id400486570)

Connect strings of like-colored marbles to clear the board and meet score goals before time runs out. Unlock power-ups with bonus marbles and enjoy dazzling special effects and music. Compete with friends through Game Center achievements.

**Highlights:** Connect like-colored marbles, Score goals before time runs out, Unlock power-ups with bonus marbles, 20 levels of gameplay, Game Center achievements, Advanced special effects and sound

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Unlock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bust A Marble - No Ads! | $0.99 | one-time |


### AE Archer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ae-archer/id604320604)

Experience an epic archery adventure with smooth gameplay and stunning graphics. Aim, shoot, and challenge yourself across various modes, including single-player, versus, and training. Perfect your skills to become a qualified archer athlete.

**Highlights:** Smooth gameplay, Amazing graphics, Vivid sound, Single Mode with endless levels, VS Mode for competitive play, Training Mode for skill improvement, Realistic aiming mechanics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 👍 Simple and easy to play
- 👍 Good for passing time
- 👍 Nice graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Loss of coins on internet disconnect
- 🐛 Boring after a while
- 🐛 Not optimized for iPhone 5
- 🐛 Slow game speed
- 🐛 Doesn't aim well

**Reported bugs**

- Loss of coins on internet disconnect
- Game is too slow
- Doesn't aim properly

**Requested features**

- Add Bluetooth VS mode
- Add online play
- Add upgrade abilities for bows and arrows
- Add different target choices
- Optimize for newer devices (e.g., iPhone 5)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bust A Marble free?

Bust A Marble is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is AE Archer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bust A Marble or AE Archer?

AE Archer is rated higher. Bust A Marble averages 4.1 out of 5 from 544 ratings, while AE Archer averages 4.7 from 74 ratings.

### Do Bust A Marble or AE Archer have ads?

Neither Bust A Marble nor AE Archer shows ads.

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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.*