# Bow Smash vs Spider Evolution

The clearest difference is rating: Bow Smash at 4.7 against Spider Evolution's 2.7. Bow Smash also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 62) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). Spider Evolution's advantage is chart position (#104 vs unranked) and review sentiment (27% vs 16%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bow Smash sells 20 one-off in-app purchases and Spider Evolution sells 17 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 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bow Smash has 1.5K ratings behind it against 62, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 16% of Bow Smash's written reviews are positive against 27% of Spider Evolution's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bow Smash | Spider Evolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bow-smash-archery-king/id6503169998/reviews)** | [2.7 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-evolution/id6736523033/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 62 |
| Positive reviews | 16.3% of reviews | **27.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#104** |
| Size | 251 MB | 551 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Freeplay LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1232320673) | [HOMA GAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508492426) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Spider Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-evolution/id6736523033)

**Currently charting:** #104 Top Grossing · Racing (US App Store)

Dash through neon lanes, dodge obstacles, and devour power-flies to become the ultimate spider. Evolve your spider with new forms, upgrade abilities, and compete in tournaments for arcade glory. Play offline or online for endless running fun.

**Highlights:** Evolve spider forms, Intuitive swipe controls, Obstacle dodging and web spinning, Collect DNA orbs for upgrades, Unlock cosmetic skins, Daily tournaments and leaderboards, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Endless Offer 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Diamon Pack1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Egg Crack Bundle 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| custom_select_3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Endless Offer 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| custom_select_5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Egg Crack Bundle 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| spiderupgrade | $5.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Bundle 2 | $8.99 | one-time |
| plus_bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Double Web | $9.99 | one-time |
| Spider Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Endless Offer 4 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Egg Crack Pack 3 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Captivating gameplay
- 🚀 Addictive and enjoyable
- 💡 Good game for relaxation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🚫 Paid 'no ads' feature doesn't work as expected
- 📺 Too many ads, even after purchase
- 🤔 Lack of information on game mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and progress loss
- Permanent upgrades not working as intended
- Crashes on launch or during gameplay

**Requested features**

- Account linking across devices
- More detailed tutorial or guide
- Improved reliability and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bow Smash free?

Bow Smash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Spider Evolution free?

Spider Evolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bow Smash or Spider Evolution?

Bow Smash is rated higher. Bow Smash averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Spider Evolution averages 2.7 from 62 ratings.

### Do Bow Smash or Spider Evolution have ads?

Both Bow Smash and Spider Evolution show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bow Smash or Spider Evolution?

Bow Smash ships an update every 3 weeks, and Spider Evolution every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bow Smash was updated on September 22, 2026 and Spider Evolution on September 24, 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.*