# Vampire Survivors vs Archero 2

Vampire Survivors and Archero 2 both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 70% of Vampire Survivors's written reviews are positive against 53% of Archero 2's. Vampire Survivors also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Archero 2's advantage is chart position (#23 vs unranked) and ratings volume (23K vs 5.2K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vampire Survivors sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Archero 2 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Vampire Survivors against 4.6 for Archero 2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.2K and 23K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Vampire Survivors's written reviews are positive against 53% of Archero 2's.

Vampire Survivors ships an update every 3 weeks, Archero 2 every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vampire Survivors | Archero 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vampire-survivors/id6444525702/reviews)** | [4.6 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archero-2/id6502820653/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5.2K | **23K** |
| Positive reviews | **70.1% of reviews** | 53.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#23** |
| Size | 961 MB | 908 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Poncle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655125278) | [HABBY PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422308796) |

## What reviewers say

### Vampire Survivors

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vampire-survivors/id6444525702)

Survive endless waves of monsters in this roguelike survival RPG. Mow down thousands of enemies, gather gold for upgrades, and become a powerful warrior. Explore diverse stages and choose your weapons to become the last survivor.

**Highlights:** Minimalistic gameplay, Bullet hell survival, Gold collection for upgrades, Hundreds of monsters, Weapon and skill upgrades, Couch co-op mode

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Emerald Diorama | Free | one-time |
| Legacy of the Bloodmoon | $0.99 | one-time |
| Legacy of the Moonspell | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tides of the Foscari | $1.79 | one-time |
| Emergency Meeting | $2.49 | one-time |
| Operation Guns | $2.49 | one-time |
| Ode to Castlevania | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Faithful port of PC version
- 👍 No intrusive ads, only optional ones
- 👍 Great value, tons of content for free
- 🚀 Smooth performance, handles late-game well
- 👍 Retro pixel art style with charm

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and progress loss when switching apps
- 🐛 Occasional freezing and performance issues
- 🔋 No suspend/resume feature, runs reset when app is closed

**Reported bugs**

- Merchant UI not working properly
- Certain level mechanics (Infernas) causing soft-locks
- Movement and controls sometimes unresponsive

**Requested features**

- Add suspend/resume functionality to save progress
- Implement cross-save between devices
- Add controller support for better controls


### Archero 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archero-2/id6502820653)

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Grossing · Action, #54 Top Grossing · Casual, #95 Top Free · Action, #164 Top Grossing · Games (US App Store)

Embark on a thrilling roguelike adventure as a new-generation hero. Master unique skills, engage in fast-paced combat, and overcome challenging stages and dungeons to save the world from the Demon King. Compete in an improved PvP system for ultimate victory.

**Highlights:** Roguelike skill rarity system, Faster combat pace, New countdown survival mode, Best-of-three PvP battles, Engaging dungeons with boss battles

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gift Pack 01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 02 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 03 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 04 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 05 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 06 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 07 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 08 | $25.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 09 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 10 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 11 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Improved graphics
- 📚 Expanded abilities and features
- 🤝 Sense of community and competition

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive monetization and pay-to-win elements
- 🤖 Artificial difficulty scaling
- 🕹️ Restrictive progression tied to limited daily attempts
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Ads causing audio issues
- Crashes and freezes
- Progression blockers due to bugs

**Requested features**

- Offline play mode
- More varied level and enemy design
- Improved gear and progression systems
- Better balance between free and paid content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vampire Survivors free?

Vampire Survivors is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Archero 2 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Vampire Survivors or Archero 2?

Vampire Survivors is rated higher. Vampire Survivors averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.2K ratings, while Archero 2 averages 4.6 from 23K ratings.

### Do Vampire Survivors or Archero 2 have ads?

Neither Vampire Survivors nor Archero 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Vampire Survivors or Archero 2?

Vampire Survivors ships an update every 3 weeks, and Archero 2 every 5 weeks. Most recently, Vampire Survivors was updated on October 31, 2026 and Archero 2 on October 31, 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.*