# Smash Ball! vs Archero 2

The clearest difference is ads: Archero 2 at none against Smash Ball!'s shown. Archero 2 also leads on review sentiment (53% vs 40%) and chart position (#25 vs unranked). Smash Ball!'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smash Ball! 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 Smash Ball! against 4.6 for Archero 2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14K and 23K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of Smash Ball!'s written reviews are positive against 53% of Archero 2's.

Smash Ball! ships an update every 2 weeks, Archero 2 every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smash Ball! | Archero 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-ball/id6472668382/reviews)** | [4.6 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archero-2/id6502820653/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 14K | **23K** |
| Positive reviews | 40.4% of reviews | **53.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#25** |
| Size | 298 MB | 908 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RUBY OYUN VE YAZILIM DANISMANLIK SANAYI TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/939257836) | [HABBY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422308796) |

## What reviewers say

### Smash Ball!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-ball/id6472668382)

Engage in fast-paced, strategic PvP sports battles. Master timing and skill to outplay opponents, customize your character, and unlock special abilities. Compete in various game modes and climb the leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced multiplayer PvP battles, Friendly Smash Mode for challenging friends, Character and gear customization, Unlockable special abilities and passives, Multiple game modes (Wall Smash, Deathmatch, Duels), Progression and leaderboard climbing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Welcome Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Some Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer $1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer $2.99 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer $3.99 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Smash Pass | $5.99 | one-time |
| Epic Tri-Sword Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer $8.99 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Hat of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Chest Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer $9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer $10.99 | $10.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Costume Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Mythic Costume Pack | $15.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Goblet of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer $49.99 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Duffle of Gems | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun concept
- 💯 Great for casual play
- 🎨 Impressive visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Lack of real multiplayer
- 🤖 Opponents are bots
- 🤑 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 🕰️ Progression slows down
- 💰 Expensive upgrades

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent hit detection
- Matchmaking issues
- Crashes and performance problems

**Requested features**

- Add online multiplayer
- Implement leaderboards and tournaments
- Improve progression system
- Introduce more game modes


### Archero 2

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

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Grossing · Action, #71 Top Grossing · Casual, #86 Top Free · Action (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 Smash Ball! free?

Smash Ball! 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, Smash Ball! or Archero 2?

Smash Ball! is rated higher. Smash Ball! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Archero 2 averages 4.6 from 23K ratings.

### Do Smash Ball! or Archero 2 have ads?

Smash Ball! shows ads; Archero 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smash Ball! or Archero 2?

Smash Ball! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Archero 2 every 5 weeks. Most recently, Smash Ball! was updated on October 26, 2026 and Archero 2 on October 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.*