# Endless Wander vs Archero 2

The clearest difference is ads: Archero 2 at none against Endless Wander's shown. Archero 2 also leads on chart position (#19 vs unranked) and ratings volume (23K vs 3.5K). Endless Wander's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 weeks) and review sentiment (78% vs 54%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Endless Wander sells 29 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.

Endless Wander holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Archero 2 has 23K ratings behind it against 3.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Endless Wander's written reviews are positive against 54% of Archero 2's.

Endless Wander ships an update every 2 days, Archero 2 every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Endless Wander | Archero 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/endless-wander-roguelike-rpg/id6473157705/reviews)** | [4.6 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archero-2/id6502820653/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3.5K | **23K** |
| Positive reviews | **77.9% of reviews** | 53.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#19** |
| Size | 519 MB | 908 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [First Pick Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603717785) | [HABBY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422308796) |

## What reviewers say

### Endless Wander

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/endless-wander-roguelike-rpg/id6473157705)

Embark on an offline roguelike RPG adventure in a charming pixel art world. Combine weapon abilities and magical runes to create unique builds, unlock characters, and battle fierce enemies in challenging real-time combat. Explore handcrafted environments with a dynamic soundtrack, offering infinite replayability.

**Highlights:** Offline roguelike RPG gameplay, Combine weapon abilities and runes, Unlock and upgrade unique characters, Challenging real-time action combat, Stunning pixel art visuals, Infinite replayability

**In-app purchases (29)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small amount of crystals | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 1 pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Novice's pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Boosted revive | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 2 pack | $1.69 | one-time |
| Chapter 3 pack | $2.69 | one-time |
| Wanderer's pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Daily pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| A bundle of crystals | $4.99 | one-time |
| Wanderer's Pass season 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Wanderer's Pass season 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monthly crystals pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 1 pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Wanderer's Battle Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Veteran's pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Wanderer's Pass season 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Archi | $6.99 | one-time |
| Liora | $6.99 | one-time |
| Daily pack 3 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Monthly pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| A bunch of crystals | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ad removal | $9.99 | one-time |
| Liora Bundle | $10.99 | one-time |
| Archi Bundle | $10.99 | one-time |
| Elione Bundle | $10.99 | one-time |
| Snyde Bundle | $10.99 | one-time |
| Daily pack 4 | $10.99 | one-time |
| A big amount of crystals | $19.99 | one-time |
| Daily pack 6 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Vibrant pixel art
- 🎵 Great soundtrack
- 👍 Fair monetization
- 🕹️ Engaging combat

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and performance issues
- 🔍 Limited content
- 🔒 Locked characters behind paywall
- 🔀 Lack of randomization in higher levels
- 🤖 Repetitive enemy and boss encounters

**Reported bugs**

- Projectile abilities not working
- Freezing and frame drops during boss fights
- Soft locks after defeating bosses
- Audio issues and distortion

**Requested features**

- Controller support
- More playable characters
- Expanded story and endgame content
- Customizable controls
- Randomized level generation


### Archero 2

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

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Grossing · Action, #47 Top Grossing · Casual, #93 Top Free · Action, #143 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 Endless Wander free?

Endless Wander 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, Endless Wander or Archero 2?

Endless Wander is rated higher. Endless Wander averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Archero 2 averages 4.6 from 23K ratings.

### Do Endless Wander or Archero 2 have ads?

Endless Wander shows ads; Archero 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Endless Wander or Archero 2?

Endless Wander ships an update every 2 days, and Archero 2 every 5 weeks. Most recently, Endless Wander was updated on September 26, 2026 and Archero 2 on September 27, 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.*