# Brotato vs Archero 2

The clearest difference is ads: Archero 2 at none against Brotato's shown. Archero 2 also leads on chart position (#19 vs unranked). Brotato's advantage is review sentiment (79% vs 54%) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brotato sells 19 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 — 4.7 for Brotato against 4.6 for Archero 2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11K and 23K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Brotato's written reviews are positive against 54% of Archero 2's.

Brotato ships an update every 10 days, Archero 2 every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brotato | Archero 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brotato/id6445884925/reviews)** | [4.6 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archero-2/id6502820653/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11K | **23K** |
| Positive reviews | **78.8% of reviews** | 53.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#19** |
| Size | 560 MB | 908 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Erabit Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611119800) | [HABBY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422308796) |

## What reviewers say

### Brotato

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brotato/id6445884925)

Play as a potato in this top-down arena shooter roguelite, fighting alien hordes with up to six weapons simultaneously. Customize your character with unique traits and items to create powerful builds and survive waves of enemies. Experience fast-paced runs under 30 minutes.

**Highlights:** Top-down arena shooter roguelite, Play as a potato with 6 weapons, Variety of traits and items for unique builds, Fast runs under 30 minutes, Dozens of customizable characters, Hundreds of weapons and items

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beginner Totem Pack | $0.49 | one-time |
| spuds_30 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $0.49 | one-time |
| Totem Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| month_vip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beast Master | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Gift Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Limited-time gift pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Limited Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Abyssal Terrors 01 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Brotato Abyssal Terrors | $2.99 | one-time |
| Daily Gift Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Totem Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| spuds_170 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bundle with 5 Characters | $3.99 | one-time |
| spuds_380 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Gift Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| permanent_vip | $15.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 🔥 Great for killing time
- 💯 Best mobile game ever
- 🎨 Awesome graphics and art style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 🔒 Locked characters behind paywall
- 🔍 Lack of progression without spending money
- 🕰️ Repetitive gameplay after a while
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Tutorial forces players to repeat it every time
- Weapon stats get lost on upgrade
- Reroll exploit with saved money
- Speed bug causing issues with gameplay
- Turrets spawning in poor locations

**Requested features**

- Endless mode
- Multiplayer co-op
- More character variety
- Ability to unlock characters through gameplay
- Improved progression system


### Archero 2

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

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Grossing · Action, #44 Top Grossing · Casual, #90 Top Free · Action, #139 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 Brotato free?

Brotato 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, Brotato or Archero 2?

Brotato is rated higher. Brotato averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Archero 2 averages 4.6 from 23K ratings.

### Do Brotato or Archero 2 have ads?

Brotato shows ads; Archero 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Brotato or Archero 2?

Brotato ships an update every 10 days, and Archero 2 every 5 weeks. Most recently, Brotato was updated on September 25, 2026 and Archero 2 on September 26, 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.*