# Venom Archer vs Mutant Attack

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mutant Attack at none against Venom Archer's 10. Mutant Attack also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 35). Venom Archer's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Venom Archer sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Mutant Attack asks for nothing beyond the download.

Venom Archer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mutant Attack has 2.1K ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 67% and 67% positive.

Venom Archer ships an update every 3 months, Mutant Attack every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Venom Archer | Mutant Attack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/venom-archer/id6483254387/reviews)** | [4.5 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mutant-attack-mad-scientists/id6736934144/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 35 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 398 MB | 311 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [OkiGen Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551346306) | [RollingStudio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462929474) |

## What reviewers say

### Venom Archer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/venom-archer/id6483254387)

Embrace the primal power of a symbiote, unleashing devastating combos and brutal takedowns. Face rival creations, explore rogue-like gameplay, and uncover the truth behind an alien invasion. Your choices determine if you become a protector or a predator.

**Highlights:** Primal symbiote powers, Devastating combos and takedowns, Rival symbiote creations, Rogue-like gameplay with combinations, One-handed control, Investigate alien experiments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Venom Archer Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Handful of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Some Crystals | $1.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Pile | $2.99 | one-time |
| No ADS | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pile | $3.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| Heap of Crystals | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crystals Bag | $19.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Crystals | $29.99 | one-time |


### Mutant Attack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mutant-attack-mad-scientists/id6736934144)

Control four powerful arms to grab and toss mad scientists across action-packed levels. Test your reflexes and precision with simple tap mechanics in this fast-paced game. Race through thrilling stages to achieve ultimate victory.

**Highlights:** Four powerful arms for control, Tap to aim and grab, Toss mad scientists, Action-packed levels, Fast-paced tap action, Simple controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Venom Archer free?

Venom Archer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mutant Attack free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Venom Archer or Mutant Attack?

Venom Archer is rated higher. Venom Archer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Mutant Attack averages 4.5 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do Venom Archer or Mutant Attack have ads?

Both Venom Archer and Mutant Attack show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Venom Archer or Mutant Attack?

Venom Archer ships an update every 3 months, and Mutant Attack every 2 weeks. Most recently, Venom Archer was updated on November 4, 2026 and Mutant Attack on November 4, 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.*