# Stack Rush vs Bow Smash

The clearest difference is rating: Bow Smash at 4.7 against Stack Rush's 3.7. Bow Smash also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 3). Stack Rush's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 16%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stack Rush sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Bow Smash sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bow Smash holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bow Smash has 1.5K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Stack Rush's written reviews are positive against 16% of Bow Smash's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Stack Rush ships an update fortnightly, Bow Smash every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stack Rush | Bow Smash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-rush-endless-arcade/id6476542998/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bow-smash-archery-king/id6503169998/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **33.3% of reviews** | 16.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 187 MB | 251 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Zugzug](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726306420) | [Freeplay LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1232320673) |

## What reviewers say

### Stack Rush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-rush-endless-arcade/id6476542998)

Tap to drop a ball and hit moving blocks to build a tower. Master timing for bonuses, unlock upgrades with earned coins, and complete missions. Compete with friends or on global leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Tap to stack blocks, Easy to learn, hard to master gameplay, Unlock and upgrade customizations, Complete challenging missions, Online multiplayer and leaderboards, Offline play support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins Tier 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spins Tier 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spins Tier 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coins Tier 2 | $3.49 | one-time |
| Spins Tier 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coins Tier 3 | $4.99 | one-time |


### 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 (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Money Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skip It Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 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 |
| Money Pack 3 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Skip It Pack 3 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Skip It Pack 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Money Pack 4 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Skip It Pack 5 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Money Pack 5 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Skip It Pack 6 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Money Pack 6 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ads Free Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Rich Pack | $99.99 | 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 Stack Rush free?

Stack Rush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bow Smash free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stack Rush or Bow Smash?

Bow Smash is rated higher. Stack Rush averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Bow Smash averages 4.7 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Stack Rush or Bow Smash have ads?

Both Stack Rush and Bow Smash show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stack Rush or Bow Smash?

Stack Rush ships an update fortnightly, and Bow Smash every 3 weeks. Most recently, Stack Rush was updated on October 3, 2026 and Bow Smash on October 14, 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.*