# Stick War vs Nebulous.io

The clearest difference is rating: Stick War at 4.8 against Nebulous.io's 4.1. Stick War also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 54%) and ratings volume (86K vs 2.6K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stick War sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Nebulous.io sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stick War holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stick War has 86K ratings behind it against 2.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Stick War's written reviews are positive against 54% of Nebulous.io's.

Stick War ships an update every 10 days, Nebulous.io every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stick War | Nebulous.io |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (86K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stick-war-legacy/id1001780528/reviews)** | [4.1 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nebulousio/id1069691018/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **86K** | 2.6K |
| Positive reviews | **87.7% of reviews** | 54.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#54** | — |
| Size | 119 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Max Games Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/682130319) | [Simplicial Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1069691017) |

## What reviewers say

### Stick War

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stick-war-legacy/id1001780528)

**Currently charting:** #54 Top Free · Adventure, #86 Top Free · Strategy, #146 Top Grossing · Adventure (US App Store)

Command your stick figure army in this real-time strategy game. Build units, mine resources, and master various combat styles to destroy enemy statues and conquer territories. Engage in diverse game modes, from campaign to zombie survival.

**Highlights:** Real-time strategy combat, Unit building and resource management, Multiple combat styles (Sword, Spear, Archer, Mage, Giant), Campaign and mission modes, Zombie survival mode, Tournament mode, Unlockable skins and gear

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 530 Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Disable Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 2,100 Gems | $11.99 | one-time |
| Infinity Fan Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Chaos Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| 10 Golden Chests | $19.99 | one-time |
| 10 Golden Chests | $24.99 | one-time |
| 7,000 Gems | $27.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack | $33.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Nostalgic and fun
- 🚀 Fantastic strategy game
- 👍 Challenging but rewarding
- 👍 Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Difficulty balancing issues
- 💡 Lack of new content/levels
- 💡 Gem/currency acquisition is too slow
- 💡 Skin/upgrade costs are too high
- 🐛 AI opponents are overpowered

**Reported bugs**

- Weekly challenges not updating
- Occasional crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent damage calculations
- Miners not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add more campaign levels and storylines
- Implement multiplayer/PvP mode
- Introduce new unit types and skins
- Add sandbox/custom mode to create levels
- Improve gem/currency earning rates


### Nebulous.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nebulousio/id1069691018)

Engage in a multiplayer game where you grow by consuming smaller entities and collecting dots. Avoid larger players while strategizing to become the biggest blob. Enjoy various game modes, customization options, and social features.

**Highlights:** Collect dots and gobble smaller players, Compete with up to 27 players online, Over 500 unlockable skins, Upload custom skins, Multiple game modes including FFA, Teams, and Capture the Flag, Clan system with Clan Wars, Offline single-player mode

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2,000 Plasma | $0.49 | one-time |
| One Spin | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Plasma | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Plasma | $1.49 | one-time |
| 3,000 Plasma | $1.99 | one-time |
| Plasma Boost 7 Days | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Plasma | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 Plasma | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 Plasma | $7.49 | one-time |
| 25,000 Plasma | $9.99 | one-time |
| 500,000 Plasma | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Engaging gameplay
- 🕹️ Fun game modes
- 🤝 Good for playing with friends
- 💎 Addictive and enjoyable
- 🕰️ Nostalgic for long-time players

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔧 Lack of updates and fixes for iOS users
- 🕹️ Unbalanced gameplay mechanics
- 🤝 Issues with teaming and cheating
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Progression resets and lost account data
- Connectivity issues and server problems
- Glitches with power-ups and abilities
- Inconsistent performance on iOS devices
- Inability to change name or settings

**Requested features**

- Improved matchmaking system
- More game modes and customization options
- Ability to upload custom skins on iOS
- Better community features and moderation
- Reduced in-app purchase costs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stick War free?

Stick War is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Nebulous.io free?

Nebulous.io is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Stick War or Nebulous.io?

Stick War is rated higher. Stick War averages 4.8 out of 5 from 86K ratings, while Nebulous.io averages 4.1 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do Stick War or Nebulous.io have ads?

Both Stick War and Nebulous.io show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stick War or Nebulous.io?

Stick War ships an update every 10 days, and Nebulous.io every 2 weeks. Most recently, Stick War was updated on October 24, 2026 and Nebulous.io on October 24, 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.*