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Bowmasters

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User verdict / 100 High confidence In trouble

Bowmasters is a fun and nostalgic game for many, but its current state is severely hampered by an overwhelming number of ads and aggressive monetization tactics, making it nearly unplayable for some users.

4.5★ lifetime (1,938,961) Free + in-app purchases since 2016 by Playgendary Limited updated 0.9 mo ago recent negative 46% 120 reviews across 4 regions
Excessive Ads Aggressive Monetization Nostalgia & Gameplay Missing Multiplayer
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recent reviews across 4 regions, vs the 4.5★ lifetime average

Bowmasters is a mobile game that many users recall fondly from their childhood, offering engaging gameplay with cool animations and abilities. However, recent reviews indicate a significant decline in user experience due to an excessive number of intrusive ads and frequent pop-ups promoting in-app purchases, leading to frustration and unplayability for many.

What users like

  • Fun and addicting gameplay with good graphics and animationsR2R3R11R15
  • Evokes strong nostalgia for players who enjoyed it in the pastR5R13R21R34
  • Offers a variety of characters with different abilitiesR11R70R338

What users complain about

  • Excessive and frequent ads, often appearing after every action or within seconds of gameplay, making the game unplayableR1R4R5R8
  • In-app purchases and pop-ups are aggressive, with many cool characters and features locked behind paywalls or subscriptionsR5R6R11R14
  • Purchasing 'remove ads' does not always work, with some users still experiencing ads after paymentR16R36
  • Lack of a functional multiplayer mode, despite the game being advertised with it or users requesting itR7R10R46R53
  • Game progress can be lost after updatesR27

Latest update · v11.3.1

What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):

Summer Season is here! Bowmasters heats up with a brand-new summer vibe. Dive into sunny battles, bright arenas, and carefree fun — just don’t lose your head out there! Grab your aim, enjoy the heat, and make this summer unforgettable in the arena!

Recurring themes

Excessive Ads negative
The most prevalent complaint is the overwhelming number of ads. Users report ads appearing after every game, every button press, upon launching the app, and even during gameplay. Many state that they spend more time watching ads than playing the game, with some ads lasting a minute or more. This issue is so severe that it makes the game unplayable for many, leading to immediate uninstallation.R1R4R5R8
Aggressive Monetization negative
Beyond ads, the game is criticized for being 'money hungry' with constant pop-ups for purchases, subscriptions, and many characters locked behind paywalls. Some users report being unable to even reach the main menu without encountering paywalls, and that the 'remove ads' purchase does not always work.R5R6R11R14
Nostalgia & Gameplay mixed
Many reviewers express nostalgia for the game, remembering it as fun from their childhood. They still find the core gameplay, graphics, and character abilities enjoyable. However, this positive sentiment is often overshadowed by the current issues, with users noting that the game is 'nothing like it used to be' due to the ads and monetization.R2R3R5R9
Missing Multiplayer negative
Several users specifically mention the absence of a functional multiplayer or PvP mode, which they either expected based on advertising or desired as a feature to enhance replayability.R7R10R46R53

Who it's for

This game is for players who enjoy simple, physics-based aiming games with a variety of characters and don't mind frequent interruptions for ads or are willing to pay for a premium experience R2R11. It might appeal to those seeking a nostalgic experience, but they should be aware of how much the game has changed R5R13R21. It is not for players who dislike constant ads, aggressive in-app purchase prompts, or those expecting a robust multiplayer mode R4R6R7.

Evidence note: The evidence for excessive ads and aggressive monetization is overwhelmingly strong and consistent across a large number of recent reviews, making it the dominant theme. The developer's release notes mention a 'Summer Season' update but do not address any of the core complaints about ads or monetization, which continue to be reported post-update.

Frequently asked

Does Bowmasters have too many ads?
Yes, Bowmasters is widely reported to have an excessive number of ads, with users stating they appear after almost every action, including starting or ending a game, clicking buttons, and even during gameplay, making the experience frustrating and often unplayable R4R5R8R19.
Is there a multiplayer mode in Bowmasters?
Based on recent reviews, many users report that a functional multiplayer or PvP mode is either missing or no longer available, despite some advertisements or past experiences suggesting its presence R7R10R46R53.
Does paying to remove ads actually work in Bowmasters?
Some users who purchased the 'remove ads' option report that they still experience a significant number of ads, indicating that the purchase may not effectively eliminate them R16R36.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R2] 5/5 · US Fun: Very fun game
  2. [R3] 5/5 · US Really good dgame: Good
  3. [R11] 4/5 · US Pretty good: Well this game is pretty cool! It’s got great abilities and cool animation. BUT! If you are under the age of like twelve then I wouldn’t play this since it’s got blood and mild gore. My only other complaint is that there are too many ads and pop ups. Those are kind of annoying
  4. [R15] 5/5 · US Cool game: It’s a cool game
  5. [R5] 1/5 · US day ruined at 2:18 am: this is honestly one of the worst experiences i’ve had in a mobile game, and btw it is nothing like it used to be, i used to play this when i was younger and it is nothing like it used to be. the second you open the app they try to get you to buy things by throwing pop ups in your face. you can’t go 3 minutes without an ad. do not waste ur time
  6. [R13] 1/5 · US Game has pop ads: I remember this game like 6 years ago it used to fun and barely any ads now it’s filled with pop ads and micro transactions that add nothing to the game
  7. [R21] 1/5 · US Came back after playing as a kid…: Came back to play this game after I saw it and remembered playing it w my friends when I was younger. That excitement lasted 5min cause I had 50/50 ads to gameplay. Don’t waste your time on this money hungry, time wasting game.
  8. [R34] 5/5 · US Great Game: Nostalgic
  9. [R70] 5/5 · US The game is awesome.: This game is cool. I think I use a lot of characters so much. Had the VIP subscription back in 2022 and 2024.
  10. [R338] 3/5 · GB Bowmasters honest review: Absolutely love the game in general. Decent graphics and a good variety of different playable characters with different throwable. What lets this game down is simply the amount of adverts you have to watch to actually play. As soon as I even load the game to the start menu I have to watch one or two ads. Then when the game finishes I have to watch another two ads. There’s
  11. [R1] 1/5 · US Ads: Okay game but it has ads every game and the games take maybe thirty seconds.
  12. [R4] 1/5 · US ads: if I got a penny every time I got an add in this game I could buy the whole NBA twice. If i could get all the hours back of watching these ads i could start a new life a new job and start a family until im in a coffin.
  13. [R8] 1/5 · US Too many ads and pop-ups: This is horrible, every few seconds an pop-up ad gets in your way and it keeps popping up after exiting out, thus too many ads when playing that take too long. Because of this I can’t enjoy playing this game. This game is ruined by ads.
  14. [R6] 1/5 · US Huge money scam: Installed this game thinking it would be fun, literally never got to the main menus/playable spot once loaded as there is an immediate pay wall that you can’t even play the game without paying a subscription.
  15. [R14] 1/5 · US Adds: Way to much adds and nobody is paying 20 dollars for a subscription 😂😂
  16. [R16] 4/5 · US I bought remove ads years ago: I bought the remove ads years ago when the app literally just came out and now I still get a tons of Ads? Why? How do I get contacted for this issue?
  17. [R36] 1/5 · US Ads, ads and more long ads.: This game used to be a lot of fun, but it’s become almost unplayable because of the excessive number of long ads. What’s even more disappointing is that I paid $3.99 for the “No Ads” option, yet I’m still forced to watch lengthy advertisements while playing. That feels misleading and completely undermines the value of paying for an ad-free experience. I understand tha
  18. [R7] 2/5 · US Ugh: There is no more pvp you cant fight real people anymore😡
  19. [R10] 3/5 · US Multiplayer?: Really fun good game I spent money and all but man I need multiplayer mode so I can play this game please
  20. [R46] 1/5 · US Booty game: I would rate it zero if ther was an option. In the title it says “multiplayer” which is the only reason me and my boyfriend downloaded it and we went through level 28 waiting to activate the PvP and still nothing, and don’t get me started on the millions of ads, this game is buns.
  21. [R53] 3/5 · US Nidkrkewjjwnq: I want 2 player
  22. [R27] 1/5 · US Lost all of my progress: This seriously would have been a good game if it wouldn’t loose my progress after an update. I had unlocked almost every character in the game and I guess there was an update or something because I never deleted the game or bought a new phone or anything, I opened the game recently, and I saw that I had lost every character except for the starter characters. I used to have
  23. [R9] 5/5 · US This game is so cool and has no ads: Kruz
  24. [R19] 1/5 · US TOO MANY ADS!!!: Love the game but you have to watch an ad like every 15 seconds. RUINS the entire game!

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store