# Archero 2 vs Planet Crusher

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 (#23 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.

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.

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.

Archero 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, Planet Crusher every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Archero 2 | Planet Crusher |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archero-2/id6502820653/reviews)** | [4.4 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-crusher-mine-and-attack/id6738657101/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | **53.5% of reviews** | 46.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#23** | — |
| Size | 908 MB | 433 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [HABBY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422308796) | [Gryphon Games UG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781702456) |

## What reviewers say

### Archero 2

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

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Grossing · Action, #55 Top Grossing · Casual, #95 Top Free · Action, #162 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


### Planet Crusher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-crusher-mine-and-attack/id6738657101)

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Welcome Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Equipment Chest Offer 01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Uncommon Gear Set | $2.99 | one-time |
| Void Breaker Booster Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Void Breaker Epic Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Epic Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Fund - Epic Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Epic Rocket Launcher | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mining Income Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Void Breaker Legendary Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Epic Ship - Falcon III | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gem Fund - Legendary Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Experience | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Arena update notification issue
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Requested features**

- Adjust in-game currency pricing
- Improve PvP experience


## Frequently asked 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 November 1, 2026 and Planet Crusher on October 30, 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.*