Comparison

Gibbets 2 vs The Archers

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Gibbets 2

A unique arcade puzzler where you aim a bow and arrow to cut ropes and save victims from hanging. Utilize power-ups and navigate challenging levels to achieve high scores and unlock achievements.

Highlights
  • Aim bow and arrow to cut ropes
  • Rescue victims from hanging
  • Over 50 challenging levels
  • Use portals and pick-ups
  • Unlock awards and achievements
  • Vulture blasting bonus round
Features
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“Gibbets 2 is a fun, fast-paced puzzler” – 148apps.com “Gibbets 2 is as fun and intriguing as it is dark”, Bronze Award – Pocket Gamer Tired of always losing at Hangman? Now it's time to get your own back on that noose-wielding bully! Gibbets 2, the sequel to the Flash and iPhone smash hit, gives you chance to save the poor victims before they run out of breath! A truly innovative arcade puzzler where you'll have to aim your bow and arrow carefully to cut the hangman's rope without causing the victims further injury! Use all manner of bonuses and pick-ups, warps and teleports, to help you on your quest. You'll gain bonus points for rescuing multiple people with one arrow so try and gain the perfect score on each level. Accumulate even more points with the vulture blasting bonus round, then upload your high scores to challenge your friends! Can you the handle the frantic pace and save the innocent before they take their final breath? Game features: - Draw back your bow in this truly unique game of skill - Save the innocent people from hanging in over 50 challenging levels - Master the use of portals and pick ups across the colourful detailed landscapes. - Unlock awards and achievements for your expert bowmanship - The sequel to the million selling hit PC and iPhone game Gibbets ______________________________________ Keep track of HeroCraft game news and updates! twitter.com/Herocraft youtube.com/herocraft facebook.com/herocraft.games

About

The Archers

Engage in a challenging 2D archery game where you must defeat waves of stickman enemies. Aim for headshots or torso hits to eliminate them quickly, and collect apples to restore your health. The game features simple drag-and-release controls for targeting and firing.

Highlights
  • Defeat stickman enemies with a bow
  • Headshots and torso hits for elimination
  • Restore health by hitting apples
  • Simple drag-and-release controls
  • Hardcore 2D gameplay
Features
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Game "Archers" - is a hardcore 2d time killer. You need to defeat as many enemy stickman as you can by your bow before they kill you. The enemy stickmen is killed by two hits in the torso or one headshot. Hit apple and you restore one health point. There is simple and intuitive operation in the game. For targeting and firing power simply drag the player, and then lower it to shoot. I hope you will like this archery game. E-mail us your suggestions to improve the gameplay. Enjoy the game!

Screenshots

Gibbets 24 screens
The Archers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Gibbets 2 at none against The Archers's shown. Gibbets 2 also leads on rating (4.1 vs 3.6) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 42 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Gibbets 2 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and The Archers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gibbets 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 28 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Gibbets 2's written reviews are positive against 57% of The Archers's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gibbets 2 ships an update every 2 months, The Archers every 42 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Gibbets 2 versus The Archers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGibbets 2The Archers
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (18 ratings) — better3.6 (28 ratings)
Positive reviews49.7% of reviews57.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1828 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 42 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB92 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperHC GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION LIMITEDBYV

Customer experience

Gibbets 2

All ratings18 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews173 reviews
Positive49.7%
Neutral13.9%
Negative36.4%

The Archers

All ratings28 ratings
Positive60.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative32.1%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Gibbets 2

One-time2
  • Unlock Levels, No Ads$0.99
  • Remove ads$0.99
1 purchases

The Archers

One-time1
  • Disabling advertising$0.99

Questions

Is Gibbets 2 free?
Gibbets 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Archers free?
The Archers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Gibbets 2 or The Archers?
Gibbets 2 is rated higher. Gibbets 2 averages 4.1 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while The Archers averages 3.6 from 28 ratings.
Do Gibbets 2 or The Archers have ads?
The Archers shows ads; Gibbets 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Gibbets 2 or The Archers?
Gibbets 2 ships an update every 2 months, and The Archers every 42 months. Most recently, Gibbets 2 was updated on November 6, 2026 and The Archers on November 2, 2026.

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