Comparison

Archero 2 vs Planet Crusher

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Archero 2

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
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Welcome to the new era of the legendary roguelike mobile game—Archero 2! Join 200 million players in unlocking the memories of the archer! The once-great hero has fallen into the Demon King's trap and turned into an even more powerful leader of dark forces! As a new-generation hero, you must master every skill you acquire to embark on your mission to save the world! Game Features: 1.Roguelike Experience 2.0: Unique skill rarity settings and more chances to choose your skills! 2.Combat Experience 2.0: Faster pace brings greater thrills! 3.Stage Design 2.0: Classic stage challenges and a brand-new countdown survival mode! 4.PvP System 2.0: One round decides the winner? NO! We have best of three, where true heroes learn from defeat to find victory! 5.Engaging Dungeons 2.0: Boss Seal Battle, Trial Tower, Gold Cave—tons of rewards await RICK & MORTY and all related characters and elements © & ™ Cartoon network (s26)

About

Planet Crusher

Pilot a powerful mining ship to drill, dig, and destroy planets for rare resources. Upgrade your vessel with deadly weapons and customize builds for unique challenges. Engage in PvP battles, join guilds, and compete on global leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Mine planets for rare resources
  • Upgrade and customize your ship
  • Roguelike perks and millions of builds
  • Engage in PvP battles and Arena fights
  • Join guilds and compete on leaderboards
  • Explore alien worlds and adventure maps
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Mine, Drill, Battle & Destroy Planets to Build the Ultimate Ship! In Planet Crusher, you control a powerful mining ship built to drill, dig, and destroy planets across space. Fly deep into uncharted worlds, mine rare resources, and upgrade your ship with deadly weapons. With roguelike perks and over 3 million possible builds, every mission is a new challenge! Now featuring new social systems like Guilds, PvP battles, Adventures, Arena fights, and competitive leaderboards! Invite your friends and join Guilds as you compete with others. Join the global mining war and see how you stack up against players worldwide. Dig Deep & Mine Planets Each planet is loaded with minerals like iron, titanium, and rare gems. Drill through layers of rock, reach the planet’s core, and gather as much as you can before time runs out—or your ship blows up! Upgrade & Customize Your Ship Turn your basic mining rig into a planet-destroying warship. Upgrade your weapons, shields, drills, boosters—and now, PvP loadouts—to rule the stars. Roguelike Perks & PvP Builds Choose new perks every run. With millions of combinations, no two ships are alike. Want to dominate in mining? Focus on digging power. Want to crush enemies in the Arena? Build for speed, missiles, and shields. Create builds tailored for Arena duels, PvP defense, or solo adventure mining. Equip Lasers, Missiles & Blades Use a mix of lasers, saws, blasters, and missile systems to mine faster and defeat enemy ships. Upgrade your arsenal to suit your playstyle—offense in PvP, or defense in survival mode. Explore Alien Worlds & PvP Arenas Some planets are peaceful. Others are battlegrounds. Compete in the PvP Arena, take on special Adventure maps, and climb the leaderboards to prove you’re the best planet crusher. Level Up & Rise Through the Ranks Mine more, fight more, win more. Unlock ship upgrades and perks that give you an edge in both mining and combat. Get ranked in weekly leaderboards for mining, damage, PvP victories, and more. Find Better Gear to Go Deeper & Stronger Discover rare gear and mods that boost your mining depth, combat strength, and Arena win rate. Earn gear through quests, challenges, and multiplayer events. Daily Quests, PvP Events & Leaderboards Take on new challenges every day. Win special rewards in Arena PvP events, finish epic Adventures, and climb the global leaderboards. Simple Controls, Massive Fun Just one finger to control everything. Mine, fight, fly, and upgrade. Whether you’re into idle planet mining, roguelike runs, or fast-paced PvP combat, Planet Crusher has it all. Start Your Adventure—Mine, Fight & Rule the Stars Customize your ship, mine alien worlds, crush your enemies in PvP, and unlock your place in the galaxy. This is your journey to become the ultimate Planet Crusher. Download now and join the fight! IGRS Rating: 13+

Screenshots

Archero 24 screens
Planet Crusher4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Archero 2 at none against Planet Crusher's shown. Archero 2 also leads on ratings volume (23K vs 1.1K) and chart position (#22 vs unranked). Planet Crusher's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Archero 2 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Planet Crusher sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Archero 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Archero 2 has 23K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Archero 2's written reviews are positive against 47% of Planet Crusher's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Archero 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, Planet Crusher every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Archero 2 versus Planet Crusher: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArchero 2Planet Crusher
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (23K ratings) — better4.4 (1.1K ratings)
Positive reviews53.5% of reviews — better46.8% of reviews
Number of ratings23K — better1.1K
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#22 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size908 MB433 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHABBYGryphon Games UG

Customer experience

Archero 2

All ratings23,081 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral2.0%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews3,180 reviews
Positive53.5%
Neutral10.9%
Negative35.6%

Planet Crusher

All ratings1,059 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral4.4%
Negative10.6%
Written reviews342 reviews
Positive46.8%
Neutral12.6%
Negative40.6%

User reviews

Archero 2

From 23K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 🎨 Improved graphics
  • 📚 Expanded abilities and features
  • 🤝 Sense of community and competition

Room to improve

  • 💰 Excessive monetization and pay-to-win elements
  • 🤖 Artificial difficulty scaling
  • 🕹️ Restrictive progression tied to limited daily attempts
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches

Planet Crusher

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 No forced ads
  • 🚀 Easy to play and level up
  • 💡 Creative and engaging gameplay

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🤯 Overwhelming number of notifications and transaction screens
  • 🐛 Arena issues with update notifications

Bugs and requests

Archero 2

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Ads causing audio issues
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Progression blockers due to bugs

Requested features

4 requests
  • Offline play mode
  • More varied level and enemy design
  • Improved gear and progression systems
  • Better balance between free and paid content

Planet Crusher

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Arena update notification issue
  • Compatibility problems on older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Adjust in-game currency pricing
  • Improve PvP experience

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Archero 2

One-time11
  • Gift Pack 01$0.99
  • Gift Pack 02$1.99
  • Gift Pack 03$2.99
Show 8 more
  • Gift Pack 04$4.99
  • Gift Pack 05$9.99
  • Gift Pack 06$14.99
  • Gift Pack 07$19.99
  • Gift Pack 08$25.99
  • Gift Pack 09$29.99
  • Gift Pack 10$49.99
  • Gift Pack 11$99.99
15 purchases

Planet Crusher

One-time15
  • Welcome Pack$0.99
  • Equipment Chest Offer 01$0.99
  • Uncommon Gear Set$2.99
Show 12 more
  • Void Breaker Booster Pack$2.99
  • Void Breaker Epic Pass$4.99
  • Epic Pass$4.99
  • Gem Fund - Epic Pass$4.99
  • Pouch of Gems$4.99
  • Epic Rocket Launcher$4.99
  • Mining Income Pack$9.99
  • Void Breaker Legendary Pass$19.99
  • Legendary Pass$19.99
  • Epic Ship - Falcon III$19.99
  • Gem Fund - Legendary Pass$19.99
  • Premium Experience$29.99

Questions

Is Archero 2 free?
Archero 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Planet Crusher free?
Planet Crusher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Archero 2 or Planet Crusher?
Archero 2 is rated higher. Archero 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Planet Crusher averages 4.4 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Archero 2 or Planet Crusher have ads?
Planet Crusher shows ads; Archero 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Archero 2 or Planet Crusher?
Archero 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, and Planet Crusher every 2 weeks. Most recently, Archero 2 was updated on October 31, 2026 and Planet Crusher on October 30, 2026.

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