Comparison

Archero 2 vs Poly Climb

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

Head to head
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

Poly Climb

Embark on a vertical endless runner adventure where you guide a heroic shape to restore geometric order. Evolve your character with each jump, collect power-ups, and battle evil polygons in a visually stunning neon world. Master one-tap controls for quick or marathon gaming sessions.

Highlights
  • Evolving polygon character
  • Exciting power-ups collection
  • Simple one-tap controls
  • Dynamic difficulty scaling
  • Neon visual effects
  • Energetic soundtrack
Features
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Poly Climb is a fast-paced vertical endless runner where you evolve with every jump! Guide Polygone, the heroic shape destined to restore geometric order, as you leap between walls and battle evil irrational polygons. EVOLVE AS YOU CLIMB Every time you land on a wall, Polygone transforms: - Start as a humble triangle - Evolve through squares, pentagons, hexagons, and beyond - Reach maximum power and unleash MASSIVE BURSTS that clear the screen - Reset and advance to the next level with increased difficulty EXCITING POWER-UPS Collect special abilities every 5 wall jumps: - Shockwave - Pulse ripples that knock shapes off walls - Phase Shield - Become invulnerable with a shimmering barrier - Magnetism - Pull shapes off walls and throw them back - Lasers - Slice through obstacles with precision beams - Lava Blast - Explosive molten destruction - Lightning - Electrifying chain reactions SIMPLE ONE-TAP CONTROLS - Tap anywhere to jump between walls - Easy to learn, challenging to master - Perfect for quick gaming sessions or marathon climbs ADDICTIVE GAMEPLAY FEATURES - Lives system - Start with 1 life, regenerate over time, earn extras every 5 levels - Stunning neon visual effects and smooth animations - Dynamic difficulty that scales with your skill - Knock evil shapes off walls to earn points - Avoid hazards: fire lanes, wall-attached shapes, and ceiling bounces - Unlock different polygon forms as you progress IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE - Energetic soundtrack with smooth crossfades - Satisfying sound effects for every action - Vibrant neon aesthetics that pop on any screen CHALLENGE YOURSELF - Survive as long as possible - Climb to the highest level - Master the evolution cycle - Compete with yourself to beat your high score How long can you survive? How high can you climb? Download Poly Climb today and embark on an endless geometric adventure!

Screenshots

Archero 24 screens
Poly Climb3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Poly Climb at 100% against Archero 2's 54%. Poly Climb also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 weeks). Archero 2's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (23K vs 3). On price and device support 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. Poly Climb asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Poly Climb holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Archero 2 has 23K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Archero 2's written reviews are positive against 100% of Poly Climb's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Archero 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, Poly Climb every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Archero 2 versus Poly Climb: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArchero 2Poly Climb
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (23K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#23 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size908 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHABBYAaron Manne

Customer experience

Archero 2

All ratings23,081 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral2.0%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews3,170 reviews
Positive53.6%
Neutral10.9%
Negative35.5%

Poly Climb

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Poly Climb

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Archero 2

One-time11
  • Gift Pack 01$0.99
  • Gift Pack 02$1.99
  • Gift Pack 03$2.99
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  • 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
None

Poly Climb

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Archero 2 free?
Archero 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Poly Climb free?
Poly Climb is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Archero 2 or Poly Climb?
Poly Climb is rated higher. Archero 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Poly Climb averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Archero 2 or Poly Climb have ads?
Poly Climb shows ads; Archero 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Archero 2 or Poly Climb?
Archero 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, and Poly Climb every 2 days. Most recently, Archero 2 was updated on October 19, 2026 and Poly Climb on October 7, 2026.

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