Comparison

Gibbets 2 vs The Catapult

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

Head to head
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 Catapult

Defend your castle by launching stones with a catapult. Aim and release to destroy enemy siege weapons and towers. Earn coins to purchase powerful upgrades like bombs and improve your defenses.

Highlights
  • Catapult aiming and firing
  • Destroy enemy siege weapons
  • Upgrade projectiles (e.g., bombs)
  • Earn coins for upgrades
  • Intuitive tap-and-drag controls
Features
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In the game "The Catapult" you must help the stickman defend his castle from the siege weapons of the enemy. Use the catapult to throw stones at the opponents and break their military mechanisms and siege towers. The game has a simple intuitive control. Tap on the screen and pull to charge the catapult and select the tension force. Release to launch the projectile into the enemy. For each struck enemy you will earn coins which help you to buy upgrades shells, for example a bomb. We are waiting for your wishes and comments on the game. Have a good game!

Screenshots

Gibbets 24 screens
The Catapult4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Gibbets 2 at none against The Catapult's shown. Gibbets 2 also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). The Catapult's advantage is ratings volume (234 vs 18). On price, rating, review sentiment 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 Catapult sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Catapult holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Catapult has 234 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Gibbets 2's written reviews are positive against 54% of The Catapult's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gibbets 2 ships an update every 2 months, The Catapult every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Gibbets 2 versus The Catapult: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGibbets 2The Catapult
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (18 ratings)4.2 (234 ratings) — better
Positive reviews49.7% of reviews53.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18234 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 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 MB115 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 Catapult

All ratings233 ratings
Positive80.3%
Neutral4.7%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews82 reviews
Positive53.7%
Neutral17.1%
Negative29.3%

Bugs and requests

Gibbets 2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

The Catapult

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Shop missing on iOS version
  • Restore purchase function not working on new devices
  • Upgrades lost after shutdown
  • Gold coins disappearing without reason
  • Ad close button not functioning properly
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  • Game crashes and refuses to load
  • Projectiles ignore terrain collision inconsistently
  • Shields not blocking projectiles properly
  • Game stuttering on some devices
  • Inconsistent double kill coin rewards

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add shop/store to iOS version for upgrades
  • More maps and varied environments
  • Aiming line or aiming assistance feature
  • Multiplayer with real players
  • Save game progress between sessions
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  • More power-ups and special abilities
  • Skip early levels for advanced players
  • Ability to revive after death
  • More diverse enemy types and bosses
  • Longer-lasting explosion effects

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Gibbets 2

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

The Catapult

One-time5
  • Disabling advertising$0.99
  • 1000 Coins$1.99
  • 5000 Coins$3.99
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  • 15000 Coins$6.99
  • 100000 Coins$22.99

Questions

Is Gibbets 2 free?
Gibbets 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Catapult free?
The Catapult is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Gibbets 2 or The Catapult?
The Catapult is rated higher. Gibbets 2 averages 4.1 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while The Catapult averages 4.2 from 234 ratings.
Do Gibbets 2 or The Catapult have ads?
The Catapult shows ads; Gibbets 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Gibbets 2 or The Catapult?
Gibbets 2 ships an update every 2 months, and The Catapult every 5 months. Most recently, Gibbets 2 was updated on October 22, 2026 and The Catapult on October 20, 2026.

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