# Magazine Stack Rush vs Bow Smash

The clearest difference is rating: Bow Smash at 4.7 against Magazine Stack Rush's 2.9. Bow Smash also leads on ratings volume (1.6K vs 15). Magazine Stack Rush's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magazine Stack Rush sells 18 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 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bow Smash has 1.6K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of Magazine Stack Rush's written reviews are positive against 16% of Bow Smash's.

Magazine Stack Rush ships an update every 4 days, Bow Smash every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magazine Stack Rush | Bow Smash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magazine-stack-rush/id6503123368/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bow-smash-archery-king/id6503169998/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews | **16.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 226 MB | 251 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.5 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MondayOFF](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448226898) | [Freeplay LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1232320673) |

## What reviewers say

### Magazine Stack Rush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magazine-stack-rush/id6503123368)

Collect bullets and build the longest possible bullet rail. Navigate through challenges to create an impressive track.

**Highlights:** Collect bullets, Build longest bullet rail, Navigate challenges, Create impressive tracks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BuyMoney250 | $0.99 | one-time |
| BuyMoney750 | $1.99 | one-time |
| SkipItx8 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| GetItOrLoseIt | $2.99 | one-time |
| BuyMoney3000 | $3.99 | one-time |
| BuySkipIt20 | $3.99 | one-time |
| MakeItDoubleBundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| BattlePassPremium | $4.99 | one-time |
| BuyMoney5000 | $5.99 | one-time |
| StarterPackBundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| TheBestSellerBundle | $8.99 | one-time |
| BuySkipItx50 | $9.99 | one-time |
| RealDealBundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| BuySkipIt100 | $14.99 | one-time |
| BuyMoney25000 | $19.99 | one-time |
| ByeByeAdsBundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| BuyMoney50000 | $29.99 | 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 Magazine Stack Rush free?

Magazine 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, Magazine Stack Rush or Bow Smash?

Bow Smash is rated higher. Magazine Stack Rush averages 2.9 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Bow Smash averages 4.7 from 1.6K ratings.

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

Both Magazine Stack Rush and Bow Smash show ads.

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

Magazine Stack Rush ships an update every 4 days, and Bow Smash every 3 weeks. Most recently, Magazine Stack Rush was updated on October 20, 2026 and Bow Smash on October 24, 2026.

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