# Tiny Archers vs The Catapult

The clearest difference is monetization model: Tiny Archers at free against The Catapult's free with in-app purchases. Tiny Archers also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tiny Archers sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and The Catapult sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Tiny Archers against 4.2 for The Catapult. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 284 and 234 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Tiny Archers's written reviews are positive against 54% of The Catapult's.

Tiny Archers ships an update every 2 months, The Catapult every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Archers | The Catapult |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (284 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-archers/id912320999/reviews)** | [4.2 (234 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-catapult/id1292179808/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **284** | 234 |
| Positive reviews | **60.3% of reviews** | 53.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 189 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [1Der Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/581886890) | [BYV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289684786) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Archers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-archers/id912320999)

Defend your kingdom from invading hordes by drawing your bow and unleashing magic arrows. Master archery skills, unlock new characters and abilities, and strategize your defense across over 130 unique tower defense levels. Become the ultimate archer and save the day!

**Highlights:** 4 playable characters, Over 130 tower defense levels, Unlock magic arrows and abilities, Upgrade characters and collect resources, Develop unique strategies, Lay traps, New survival game mode

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pile of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Adam Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ben Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Narin Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lilly Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| HP Regeneration | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Gems | $8.99 | one-time |
| Special Abilities Recharge | $8.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Extra Chest of Gems | $26.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Engaging and addictive
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 💰 Fair monetization model
- 🕹️ Fun and challenging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Unclear instructions
- 🕰️ Long wait times for resources
- 🔍 Difficulty progressing without IAPs

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck on 'syncing' screen
- Inability to place traps on certain levels
- Reward ads not working properly

**Requested features**

- More levels and characters
- Ability to switch between characters
- Improved camera controls
- Difficulty settings


### The Catapult

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-catapult/id1292179808)

Defend your castle by launching stones with a catapult. Aim and release to destroy enemy siege weapons and towers. Earn coins to purchase powerful upgrades like bombs and improve your defenses.

**Highlights:** Catapult aiming and firing, Destroy enemy siege weapons, Upgrade projectiles (e.g., bombs), Earn coins for upgrades, Intuitive tap-and-drag controls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disabling advertising | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 15000 Coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| 100000 Coins | $22.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Highly addictive and engaging gameplay
- ⚡ Simple yet challenging mechanics
- 🎯 Physics-based targeting system
- 💰 No ads or minimal ads experience
- 🏆 Competitive leaderboard system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay after extended play
- ⚖️ Unfair difficulty balance and AI advantage
- 🐛 Projectiles pass through terrain inconsistently
- 💸 Expensive upgrade costs (999-4999 coins)
- 🎬 Intrusive and buggy ads

**Reported bugs**

- Shop missing on iOS version
- Restore purchase function not working on new devices
- Upgrades lost after shutdown
- Gold coins disappearing without reason
- Ad close button not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Add shop/store to iOS version for upgrades
- More maps and varied environments
- Aiming line or aiming assistance feature
- Multiplayer with real players
- Save game progress between sessions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Archers free?

Tiny Archers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Catapult free?

The Catapult is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tiny Archers or The Catapult?

Tiny Archers is rated higher. Tiny Archers averages 4.3 out of 5 from 284 ratings, while The Catapult averages 4.2 from 234 ratings.

### Do Tiny Archers or The Catapult have ads?

Both Tiny Archers and The Catapult show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Archers or The Catapult?

Tiny Archers ships an update every 2 months, and The Catapult every 5 months. Most recently, Tiny Archers was updated on October 22, 2026 and The Catapult on October 20, 2026.

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