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Head-to-head

Bowmasters vs Archers Online

Bowmasters 4.5★ · Free + IAP 55
Winner Archers Online
Archers Online 4.6★ · Free + IAP 65

Choose Archers Online for a more balanced gameplay experience with fewer ads.

While both games struggle with ad overload, Archers Online offers a slightly better user experience and gameplay balance. Bowmasters is plagued by excessive ads and user frustrations, making it less enjoyable overall.

Head to head

features edge: Archers OnlineR3R13R64R72
Bowmasters Bowmasters lacks multiplayer features and has many complaints about gameplay changes over time, with users wanting more modes R3R13.
Archers Online Archers Online has a more straightforward gameplay experience but users express a desire for new content and updates R64R72.
ease of use edge: Archers OnlineR4R28R67R75
Bowmasters Bowmasters users frequently complain about the overwhelming number of ads making it difficult to enjoy the game R4R28.
Archers Online Archers Online users also mention ad issues but generally find the game easier to navigate despite some bugs R67R75.
reliability edge: Archers OnlineR43R78R114
Bowmasters Bowmasters has reports of losing progress after updates, which frustrates users R43.
Archers Online Archers Online users face technical issues and crashes but still find enjoyment in the gameplay R78R114.
price/value edge: Archers OnlineR22R49R81R117
Bowmasters Bowmasters offers a free version but users feel pressured to pay to reduce ads, which they find excessive R22R49.
Archers Online Archers Online is also free with in-app purchases, but users feel they get more value for their money, although they still complain about ads R81R117.
support edge: Archers OnlineR19R49R78R118
Bowmasters Bowmasters users express dissatisfaction with the lack of support and responsiveness from developers R19R49.
Archers Online Archers Online users report similar frustrations but also mention that they have had some communication with support R78R118.
Pick Bowmasters if

you prefer a more nostalgic experience and don't mind ads as much.

Pick Archers Online if

you want a more balanced gameplay experience with fewer ads and better support.

Evidence note: Both games have significant ad-related complaints, but Archers Online's issues seem less severe overall. Bowmasters has a larger volume of negative reviews focused on ad frustrations.

Frequently asked

Which game has more ads?
Bowmasters has been criticized for excessive ads, with users noting they encounter ads every few seconds R4R28. Archers Online also has ad complaints, but they are generally less frequent R80R82.

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. [R3] Bowmasters 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
  2. [R13] Bowmasters 2/5 · US Ugh: There is no more pvp you cant fight real people anymore😡
  3. [R64] Archers Online 2/5 · US Use 2 be: The game was awesome but now that I have reached the end nothing!! No new levels and those you enter weekly no new rewards, just points and shards for nothing. I guess the developers didn’t think ahead or expect anyone to reach the end. We want more!!!
  4. [R72] Archers Online 3/5 · US PLEASE UPDATE ARROWS: It’s been well over a year and the option to upgrade arrows that qualify for a upgrade has not been available. More maps need to be added as well. Playing the same maps over & over is no fun. PLEASE UPDATE APP :/
  5. [R4] Bowmasters 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.
  6. [R28] Bowmasters 1/5 · US TOO MANY ADS!!!: Love the game but you have to watch an ad like every 15 seconds. RUINS the entire game!
  7. [R67] Archers Online 1/5 · US Change: Annoying with adds i will delete that game .
  8. [R75] Archers Online 3/5 · US Used to be great: This game used to be really good, but then they get greedy and now everything‘s all about ads and pay us money to get the upgrades. I don’t understand why developers can’t just make a game make it fun make it relatively inexpensive to buy things if you’re gonna be greedy, but no no you’re greedy. You gotta gouge everybody’s wallet just like everyone else and it sucks. I never und
  9. [R43] Bowmasters 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
  10. [R78] Archers Online 3/5 · US Unsure?: Issues I have no communication I have emailed 3-4x and nothing the consent crashing along with lost rewards and bonuses. I have spent money to purchase gems and I have lost gems due to then crashing of the game. However I really like the game but I'm becoming jaded with all the crashing and I have paid to remove the ads and there seems to be more ads to watch to get perks and awards becau
  11. [R114] Archers Online 3/5 · GB Crash crash crash: The game is great fun but it is constantly crashing. In the middle of a game, when the app loads, just constantly crashing. Probably once an hour.
  12. [R22] Bowmasters 1/5 · US Adds: Way to much adds and nobody is paying 20 dollars for a subscription 😂😂
  13. [R49] Bowmasters 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
  14. [R81] Archers Online 3/5 · US Ads between every bout now, Really?: So suddenly you want to charge $6.99 to play the same game been playing for the last year! Would have given you five stars, but greed gets 3, and one less player!
  15. [R117] Archers Online 3/5 · GB Said I’d be back: Great game sadly ad’s after every match. And devs don’t give me we need to have ad’s we have all played plenty of games with no ad’s I could list some great ones if you like. By the way people £1.99 turn off ad’s, other than that a great game.
  16. [R19] Bowmasters 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
  17. [R118] Archers Online 2/5 · US Technical problems: I really like this game but no technical support. Can’t add my new arrows to my quiver. Deleting
  18. [R80] Archers Online 4/5 · US Advertising nightmare: Too many ads😞
  19. [R82] Archers Online 1/5 · US Way too many ads: Too many ads and the ads are broke. They run for 5 mins even after reviewing the ad. How long do you want users to be stuck on an ad they have watched 5x. Maybe this is intentional to get people to buy no ads. Either way no ethical and messes up gameplay. I’m sure others are feeling this and user time is declining.

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