# Gibbets 2 vs The Vikings

The clearest difference is rating: The Vikings at 4.6 against Gibbets 2's 4.1. The Vikings also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 50%) and ratings volume (164 vs 18). Gibbets 2's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 38 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gibbets 2 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and The Vikings sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Vikings holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Vikings has 164 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 75% of The Vikings's.

Gibbets 2 ships an update every 2 months, The Vikings every 38 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gibbets 2 | The Vikings |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gibbets-2/id540348847/reviews) | **[4.6 (164 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-vikings/id1295050080/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **164** |
| Positive reviews | 49.7% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 38 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 69 MB | 109 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 Vikings

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-vikings/id1295050080)

Engage in brutal combat as a Viking warrior, hurling axes at a variety of enemies. Upgrade your arsenal with new axes, shields, and helmets to overcome increasingly challenging foes. Test your skills in a player-versus-player mode for ultimate bragging rights.

**Highlights:** Axe throwing combat, Variety of enemy types, Weapon and armor upgrades, Player versus player mode, Simple tap-to-aim controls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Disabling advertising | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50000 Coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| 100000 Coins | $22.99 | one-time |
| 500000 Coins | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and stress-relieving
- 👍 Great for passing time
- 👍 Dynamic gameplay
- 👍 Addictive
- 👍 Good for killing time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Axes go through enemies
- 🐛 Multiplayer not loading
- 🐛 Unresponsive controls
- 🐛 Ads every round
- 🐛 Expensive axes useless

**Reported bugs**

- Axes go through enemies
- Axes disappear mid-throw
- Enemies stay on block as shields
- Multiplayer not loading
- Unresponsive controls on iPhone

**Requested features**

- Update the game
- Add armor
- Add more axes
- Add a game mode against swordsmen
- Add a white reticle like in spear version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gibbets 2 free?

Gibbets 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Vikings free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gibbets 2 or The Vikings?

The Vikings is rated higher. Gibbets 2 averages 4.1 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while The Vikings averages 4.6 from 164 ratings.

### Do Gibbets 2 or The Vikings have ads?

The Vikings shows ads; Gibbets 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Gibbets 2 or The Vikings?

Gibbets 2 ships an update every 2 months, and The Vikings every 38 months. Most recently, Gibbets 2 was updated on October 22, 2026 and The Vikings on October 24, 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.*