# Bow Smash: Archery King

> Merge arrows and shoot targets

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6503169998](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6503169998)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6503169998`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Freeplay LLC
- **Category:** Casual
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (1,546 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2.1
- **Last updated:** 2024-08-02
- **First published:** 2024-07-10
- **Size:** 251 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bow-smash-archery-king/id6503169998)
- **Website:** [https://freeplay.io](https://freeplay.io/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://freeplay.io/games/ios/privacy-policy/](https://freeplay.io/games/ios/privacy-policy/)

## Description

Bow Smash: Archery King lets you become an elite archer by drawing, aiming, and shooting through fast-paced target battles. A unique arrow-merge mechanic lets you craft more powerful projectiles that fly faster and hit harder, testing your precision and strategy across increasingly tricky levels and boss fights.

You'll also recruit a helpful companion, apply buffs, and use a slot machine to upgrade arrows before each round. Each battle ends with an obstacle course and treasure rewards, cementing Bow Smash as a fun, accessible arcade shooter you can enjoy anywhere.

## Rankings

- #45,174 — Overall

## Review summary

Most reviews praise the initial fun and realistic archery feel, and the casual playability. However, they are consistently outweighed by ad-heavy monetization, shallow long-term progression with few updates, and occasional progression bugs. Some players also report control quirks and mandatory online requirements. Overall, the core idea is appealing, but the experience is marred by ads and a lack of ongoing support.

### Pros

- Fun and engaging in the early stages
- Visually realistic look and feel
- Easy to pick up for casual players
- Core archery mechanics feel satisfying

### Cons

- Excessive, intrusive ads interrupt gameplay (including after level completion) and hinder offline use
- Weak long-term progression: quick to max level, few meaningful upgrades, and little to no updates or developer support
- Gameplay can become repetitive andlose novelty after a short time
- Progression bugs: upgrades/gear can reset or become unusable, blocking advancement
- Online dependence: game requires internet even in airplane mode, limiting offline play

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