Comparison

BOWBLITZ vs Penguin GO!

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

Head to head
About

BOWBLITZ

Experience a unique blend of physics-based archery and roguelike horde combat. This casual game offers unprecedented fun with its innovative bow-and-arrow mechanics and engaging PvP modes. Explore a variety of heroes and skills for endless replayability.

Highlights
  • Physics-based aiming
  • Roguelike skills
  • Horde combat
  • Bow-and-arrow fishing
  • Distinctive PvP gameplay
  • Variety of heroes and skills
Features
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Official Discord Community is Now Open, Come Join Us! https://discord.gg/G58gEkVZwc BowBlitz is an innovative game that combines physics-based aiming and shooting with Roguelike horde mechanics, a combination never seen before. Moreover, the game is casual, offering unprecedented fun without requiring a significant time investment. 【Unique Features】 - Physics-based aiming + Roguelike skills + horde combat (an industry first) - Unique bow-and-arrow fishing mechanic (an industry first) - Distinctive PvP gameplay (significantly enhanced over existing modes) - A variety of heroes and skills to explore Download the game and get ready to shoot to the top!

About

Penguin GO!

Defend against zombie hordes in this merge tower defense game. Team up with a friend or go solo, strategize with unique heroes, and survive endless roguelike challenges. Test your luck and dominate leaderboards in thrilling PvP battles.

Highlights
  • Merge heroes to defend towers
  • Zombie shooting and survival
  • Co-op and PvP modes
  • Roguelike challenges
  • Summon and upgrade heroes
  • Idle rewards and loot
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Penguin GO! ×Armor Hero Collaboration Part 1 is Here! Armor Hero ARES Launch in limited time! Limited Skins, Abundant Rewards! Unlock the exclusive Ignis skin to gain a massive power boost! Claim your rewards now and embark on your journey to becoming a legendary hero. Co-Op Battle, Global Glory Enjoy your best strategy game! Team up with friends or match with players worldwide. Strategize, defend, and shoot the attacking zombies and dominate the leaderboards! Roguelike Survival, Zero Effort Conquer endless runs with ever-changing challenges. Place your heroes, releash final skills, make the last stand with the Zombie Lord! PvP Iceland Wars Clash in ranked battles, outsmart bosses, and prove you’re the ultimate iceland commander. Merge to Dominate Unleash infinite power! Use your luck to summon different heroes, merge heroes to defend your tower, unlock mythical abilities, and discover new power in every playthrough. Idle Rewards, Max Power Collect mythical heroes and relics, mine rare loot, and boost your stats effortlessly. Always getting high drop rates

Screenshots

BOWBLITZ4 screens
Penguin GO!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BOWBLITZ at 4.8 against Penguin GO!'s 4.6. BOWBLITZ also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Penguin GO!'s advantage is chart position (#187 vs unranked) and review sentiment (47% vs 36%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. BOWBLITZ sells 36 one-off in-app purchases and Penguin GO! sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BOWBLITZ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 3.3K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 36% of BOWBLITZ's written reviews are positive against 47% of Penguin GO!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
BOWBLITZ versus Penguin GO!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBOWBLITZPenguin GO!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.1K ratings) — better4.6 (3.3K ratings)
Positive reviews36.5% of reviews46.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K3.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#187 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size414 MB2.0 GB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperHong Kong Kaboom Technology Co., LimitedMOREFUN (H.K.) LIMITED

Customer experience

BOWBLITZ

All ratings1,140 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral1.0%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews299 reviews
Positive36.5%
Neutral13.4%
Negative50.2%

Penguin GO!

All ratings3,325 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral5.4%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews301 reviews
Positive46.5%
Neutral10.0%
Negative43.5%

User reviews

BOWBLITZ

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Great gameplay
  • 💯 Challenging difficulty
  • ⏱️ Enjoyable to pass time

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Game doesn't load
  • 🔍 Lacking in content
  • 💰 Greedy monetization
  • 🔁 Repetitive ads

Penguin GO!

From 3.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and entertaining game
  • 🚀 Great gameplay
  • 💡 Cute art style
  • 💡 Crafting system for mythic heroes

Room to improve

  • 💰 Payment walls for progression
  • 🔍 Falsified numbers and drop rates
  • 🔍 Excessive ads
  • 🐛 Laggy performance when playing with others
  • 🐛 Annoying tutorial popups

Bugs and requests

BOWBLITZ

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game doesn't load
  • Purchasing issues
  • Crashes and freezes

Requested features

3 requests
  • More upgrades and content
  • Fix ad issues
  • Improve monetization model

Penguin GO!

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game not working due to internet connection issues
  • AFK players causing issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • More lord customization options
  • Larger private chat limit
  • Upgrade trees for mythic heroes
  • Option to pay to remove ads

In-app purchases

36 purchases

BOWBLITZ

One-time36
  • First-time Pack 1$0.99
  • Golden Piggy$0.99
  • Chapter Package 01$1.99
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  • Chapter Package 02$1.99
  • Month Card$4.99
  • Limited-time gift Poisoner 1-1$4.99
  • Rush Pack Pet 2-2$4.99
  • Rush Pack Collection 1-2$4.99
  • Limited-time gift Poisoner 2-1$9.99
  • Super Month Card$9.99
  • Limited-time gift Doctor$9.99
  • Step Pack 13$9.99
  • Golden Piggy (XL)$9.99
  • Limited-time gift Laser Man 1$9.99
  • Step Pack 5$9.99
  • Step Pack 1$9.99
  • Rush Pack Hero 2-3$9.99
  • Rush Pack Collection 1-3$9.99
  • Limited-time gift Poisoner 1$9.99
  • Upgraded Growth Fund 3$16.99
  • Limited-time gift Poisoner 3-1$19.99
  • First-time Pack 4$19.99
  • Rush Pack Hero 2-4$19.99
  • Rush Pack Hero 1-4$19.99
  • Rush Pack Collection 1-4$19.99
  • Upgraded Growth Fund 5$29.99
  • Limited-time gift Wukong 2$29.99
  • Rush Pack Hero 2-5$49.99
  • Rush Pack Collection 1-5$49.99
  • Limited-time gift Wukong 3$49.99
  • Upgraded Growth Fund 7$49.99
  • Elite Growth Fund 3$49.99
  • Rush Pack Hero 2-6$99.99
  • Elite Growth Fund 5$99.99
  • Elite Growth Fund 4$99.99
  • Elite Growth Fund 6$99.99
12 purchases

Penguin GO!

One-time12
  • Value Pack1$0.99
  • Value Pack2$1.99
  • Value Pack12$2.99
Show 9 more
  • Value Pack3$4.99
  • Value Pack4$8.99
  • Value Pack5$9.99
  • Value Pack6$14.99
  • Value Pack7$19.99
  • Value Pack8$28.99
  • Value Pack9$29.99
  • Value Pack10$49.99
  • Value Pack11$99.99

Questions

Is BOWBLITZ free?
BOWBLITZ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Penguin GO! free?
Penguin GO! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BOWBLITZ or Penguin GO!?
BOWBLITZ is rated higher. BOWBLITZ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Penguin GO! averages 4.6 from 3.3K ratings.
Do BOWBLITZ or Penguin GO! have ads?
Both BOWBLITZ and Penguin GO! show ads.
Which is updated more often, BOWBLITZ or Penguin GO!?
BOWBLITZ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Penguin GO! every 3 weeks. Most recently, BOWBLITZ was updated on September 23, 2026 and Penguin GO! on September 24, 2026.

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