# EvoRunner vs Bow Smash

The clearest difference is rating: Bow Smash at 4.7 against EvoRunner's 1.0. Bow Smash also leads on ratings volume (1.6K vs 1) and review sentiment (16% vs 0%). EvoRunner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bow Smash sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. EvoRunner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bow Smash holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bow Smash has 1.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of EvoRunner's written reviews are positive against 16% of Bow Smash's.

EvoRunner ships an update every 2 days, Bow Smash every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EvoRunner | Bow Smash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evorunner/id6446802347/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bow-smash-archery-king/id6503169998/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **16.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 395 MB | 251 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [TAKEOVER INTERACTIVE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/827145419) | [Freeplay LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1232320673) |

## What reviewers say

### EvoRunner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evorunner/id6446802347)

Embark on a journey through time, evolving your forces and enhancing your army. Conquer different historical periods by strategically upgrading your units.

**Highlights:** Travel through different eras, Grow and upgrade your army, Strategic unit evolution, Time-traveling gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bow Smash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bow-smash-archery-king/id6503169998)

Engage in an archery battle where you merge arrows to create powerful projectiles. Aim, shoot, and overcome obstacles and enemies in this action-packed target game. Discover rewards, enhance your gear, and prove your precision to become the ultimate archery king or queen.

**Highlights:** Merge arrows for increased power, Aim and shoot targets, Overcome obstacle courses, Defeat enemies and bosses, Enhance bow and arrows with buffs, Discover treasure chests

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Friend Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| One Time Offer Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skip It Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Victory Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Money Pack 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Best Seller Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Skip It Pack 3 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Ads Free Pack | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Too many ads
- 🔒 Ads lock up the game
- 🔒 Ads disrupt gameplay
- 🐛 Progression issues
- 🐛 Soft locks and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Progression stops at certain arrow levels
- Arrows reset to level 1 unexpectedly
- Inability to sell or merge arrows

**Requested features**

- Ability to disable ads
- Improved progression and upgrade system
- Better arrow management and merging


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EvoRunner free?

EvoRunner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bow Smash free?

Bow Smash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, EvoRunner or Bow Smash?

Bow Smash is rated higher. EvoRunner averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Bow Smash averages 4.7 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do EvoRunner or Bow Smash have ads?

Both EvoRunner and Bow Smash show ads.

### Which is updated more often, EvoRunner or Bow Smash?

EvoRunner ships an update every 2 days, and Bow Smash every 3 weeks. Most recently, EvoRunner was updated on November 3, 2026 and Bow Smash on November 8, 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.*