# Gibbets 2 vs The Catapult

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gibbets 2 | The Catapult |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gibbets-2/id540348847/reviews) | **[4.2 (234 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-catapult/id1292179808/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **234** |
| Positive reviews | 49.7% of reviews | **53.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 69 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [HC GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/482544510) | [BYV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289684786) |

## What reviewers say

### Gibbets 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gibbets-2/id540348847)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Levels, No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### The Catapult

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-catapult/id1292179808)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disabling advertising | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 15000 Coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| 100000 Coins | $22.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Highly addictive and engaging gameplay
- ⚡ Simple yet challenging mechanics
- 🎯 Physics-based targeting system
- 💰 No ads or minimal ads experience
- 🏆 Competitive leaderboard system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay after extended play
- ⚖️ Unfair difficulty balance and AI advantage
- 🐛 Projectiles pass through terrain inconsistently
- 💸 Expensive upgrade costs (999-4999 coins)
- 🎬 Intrusive and buggy ads

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*