Comparison

Archer Mania vs Archery Bow Challenges

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

Head to head
About

Archer Mania

Experience realistic 3D archery with challenging levels that test your speed and accuracy. Navigate wind, barriers, and moving targets, with options for classical and speed archery modes. Unlock enhanced features and a special bow with an in-app purchase.

Highlights
  • Realistic 3D graphics
  • Target Archery rounds
  • Speed Archery rounds
  • Adjustable firing controls
  • Global leaderboards
  • In-app purchase for Premium Pack
Features
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"Archers - Take your mark. Ready on Line". Test your skills as a marksman in the centuries old sport of Archery. Work your way through the grueling levels, negotiating wind conditions, barriers and moving targets. *************** A big thanks to all our customers who have written in over the years, with suggestions for the game Version 7.0 onwards, Archer Mania now comes with an all new and much improved 3D engine for more immersive graphics. All the levels have been refined for improvement, and uniformity across different screen sizes. We have also simplified the game controls - instead of the earlier joystick pad on the screen, you can move your finger or thumb anywhere on the screen to move and aim the bow and arrow. The Speed Archery rounds are now specifically designed to be played using the Super Bow, that is automatically unlocked (and becomes the default option) when you purchase the Premium Pack within the game. You can however, manually still select either of the Bows to play any level you like. Check out the new step by step walkthrough in the Tutorial section of the game, in the Main Menu *************** Archer Mania comes with 10 rounds of classical Target Archery to test your speed and accuracy as you try and hit the Bulls Eye. Each round has different wind conditions and obstacles that you must avoid, to hit the Target. Additionally, an In App Purchase of the Premium Pack will unlock another 10 rounds of Speed Archery where the race is on to knock down all targets within the given time frame in each round. Once again, each round will have increasingly difficult conditions of wind speed and barriers. The Premium Pack also unlocks a Super Bow, having stationary sights that allow for more accurate aiming. Purchase of the Premium Pack will also disable ad popups at the end of a round. Features: - Realistic 3D look and feel - 10 challenging rounds of Target Archery - Game Center enabled for global leader boards and achievements - Additional 10 rounds of Speed Archery (in the Premium Pack) - Choice of a Super Bow (in the Premium Pack) - Adjustable firing controls for left and right handers The Range is clear … nock and fire!

About

Archery Bow Challenges

Experience realistic archery with a physics-driven bow and arrow simulator. Aim and fire through diverse 3D environments with dynamic weather effects. Master challenging levels and aim for bullseyes to achieve high scores.

Highlights
  • 90 challenges in 9 environments
  • Realistic physics engine
  • Dynamic weather effects
  • Touch and drag interface
  • 3D graphics with special effects
  • Arrow camera follow
Features
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Grab the bow and arrows, and show your aiming skills in this archery simulator. You get to aim and fire at the bullseyes, across many levels that span different locales in 3D graphics. The 3D environment is colorful and varied. The locales include scenic areas, such as country-field, desert, rivers, campfire, snow-land, and street alley. Special effects include rain, mist, wind, and snow. The game has a simple tap and touch-interface, which is specifically designed for mobile devices. Just tap to draw the bow, and drag to aim the arrow. When you are ready to fire, just release your finger. Aim carefully, and consider the environment, because it will affect where the arrows land. The game runs under a physics-engine which takes into account obstacles faced by real archers, such as wind and gravity. Some levels are set in unusual conditions, so the player should take that into account when aiming the trajectory of arrows. Rain and snow will make arrows land sooner. Wind can sway the direction of arrows. It is easy to get started with this game, but it's not easy to hit the center of the target. If you don't hit the target on the first try, don't give up. Be Robin Hood and hit those bulls-eyes! Bracer and archery gloves are not required in this game. We hope you have fun playing with the virtual bow and arrows. Replay to beat your best scores. Can you earn the all the stars in every levels? Summary of features: * 90 challenges in 9 different environments, spanning multiple locations such as snow and desert. * Easy to learn, with touch and drag interface specifically designed for mobile devices. * The game is driven by a physics-engine which takes into account gravity, wind and weather, such as rain and snow. * 3D graphics with cool special effects. See the camera following the arrow as it travels to its target.

Screenshots

Archer Mania4 screens
Archery Bow Challenges4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Archer Mania at 50% against Archery Bow Challenges's 0%. Archer Mania also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 20 months). Archery Bow Challenges's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Archer Mania sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Archery Bow Challenges asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Archer Mania holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Archer Mania has 28 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Archer Mania's written reviews are positive against 0% of Archery Bow Challenges's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Archer Mania ships an update every 2 months, Archery Bow Challenges every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Archer Mania versus Archery Bow Challenges: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArcher ManiaArchery Bow Challenges
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (28 ratings) — better3.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings28 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 20 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB93 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperVaibhav Electronics Pvt LtdF Permadi

Customer experience

Archer Mania

All ratings28 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral7.1%
Negative17.9%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative40.0%

Archery Bow Challenges

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Archer Mania

One-time1
  • Premium Pack$0.99
None

Archery Bow Challenges

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Archer Mania free?
Archer Mania is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Archery Bow Challenges free?
Archery Bow Challenges is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Archer Mania or Archery Bow Challenges?
Archer Mania is rated higher. Archer Mania averages 4.0 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Archery Bow Challenges averages 3.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Archer Mania or Archery Bow Challenges have ads?
Both Archer Mania and Archery Bow Challenges show ads.
Which is updated more often, Archer Mania or Archery Bow Challenges?
Archer Mania ships an update every 2 months, and Archery Bow Challenges every 20 months. Most recently, Archer Mania was updated on October 20, 2026 and Archery Bow Challenges on October 12, 2026.

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