# AR Archery vs ARm Manipulator

The clearest difference is rating: ARm Manipulator at 5.0 against AR Archery's 4.4. ARm Manipulator also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 6 months). AR Archery's advantage is ratings volume (231 vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AR Archery sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and ARm Manipulator sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ARm Manipulator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AR Archery has 231 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

AR Archery ships an update every 6 months, ARm Manipulator every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AR Archery | ARm Manipulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (231 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-archery/id984914523/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arm-manipulator/id6444630772/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **231** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 190 MB | 229 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mintah Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436916050) | [BP3D, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455925283) |

## What reviewers say

### AR Archery

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-archery/id984914523)

Experience archery in augmented reality, placing targets in various real-world locations like the beach or your living room. Enjoy precise controls, haptic feedback, and high-quality graphics in this immersive AR experience.

**Highlights:** Augmented Reality (ARKit), Placeable targets, Haptic feedback, Precision controls, Customizations, High-quality graphics

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Package | $19.99 | one-time |
| X-Large Package | $49.99 | one-time |
| Huge Package | $99.99 | one-time |


### ARm Manipulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arm-manipulator/id6444630772)

Experience a realistic robotic arm simulation in augmented reality. Control the arm with intuitive virtual controls or external hardware, and explore its mechanics with spatial audio and refined graphics. A free mode allows you to test compatibility before unlocking the full experience with a single purchase.

**Highlights:** Augmented Reality simulation, Virtual and hardware controller support, Spatial audio, Refined graphics, Non-AR mode, Free trial mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| V2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mechanics And Game | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AR Archery free?

AR Archery is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ARm Manipulator free?

ARm Manipulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AR Archery or ARm Manipulator?

ARm Manipulator is rated higher. AR Archery averages 4.4 out of 5 from 231 ratings, while ARm Manipulator averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do AR Archery or ARm Manipulator have ads?

Neither AR Archery nor ARm Manipulator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AR Archery or ARm Manipulator?

AR Archery ships an update every 6 months, and ARm Manipulator every 4 weeks. Most recently, AR Archery was updated on October 8, 2026 and ARm Manipulator on September 23, 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.*