# Vice captain vs Stick Soccer 2

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vice captain at none against Stick Soccer 2's 10. Vice captain also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (58% vs 45%). Stick Soccer 2's advantage is ratings volume (91 vs 23). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stick Soccer 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Vice captain asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Vice captain against 4.3 for Stick Soccer 2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 91 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Vice captain's written reviews are positive against 45% of Stick Soccer 2's.

Vice captain ships an update every 6 weeks, Stick Soccer 2 monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vice captain | Stick Soccer 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vice-captain/id1038025867/reviews) | **[4.3 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stick-soccer-2/id1104214157/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **91** |
| Positive reviews | **57.7% of reviews** | 44.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 151 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.1** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [hap Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/470473550) | [Stick Sports Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/406781623) |

## What reviewers say

### Vice captain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vice-captain/id1038025867)

Engage in a soccer battle action game where you aim shots at monsters. If the ball is missed, you can pick it up to continue the challenge. Enjoy free kick challenges with a unique monster-fighting twist.

**Highlights:** Soccer battle action, Aim shots at monsters, Pick up the ball, Free kick challenges

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Stick Soccer 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stick-soccer-2/id1104214157)

Build and customize your own football club, then lead it to glory. Score incredible goals with simple controls and collect player cards to boost your team's performance and fanbase. Compete against top clubs and nations to dominate the European football scene.

**Highlights:** Create your own football club, Customize team name, kit, and crest, Score stunning goals with flick controls, Collect player cards to boost performance, Dominate European leagues and nations, Build a global fanbase, Complete arcade-style challenges

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Cash | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Cash | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premiership Edition Football | $6.99 | one-time |
| 2002 Football | $6.99 | one-time |
| England Special Football | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1986 Football | $6.99 | one-time |
| Champions Cup Edition Football | $6.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Cash | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Cash | $22.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of Cash | $64.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable
- 👍 Simple and easy to play
- 👍 Good time filler
- 👍 Great for kids

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unresponsive controls
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Inability to progress past certain levels
- 🐛 Inconsistent gameplay mechanics
- ⏱️ Long wait times between levels

**Reported bugs**

- Can't create a team name or kit
- Game freezes on certain screens
- Unresponsive swipe controls
- Opponents scoring unrealistically

**Requested features**

- Add more gameplay modes
- Improve ball physics and controls
- Fix bugs and crashes
- Reduce wait times between levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vice captain free?

Vice captain is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Stick Soccer 2 free?

Stick Soccer 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Vice captain or Stick Soccer 2?

Stick Soccer 2 is rated higher. Vice captain averages 4.3 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Stick Soccer 2 averages 4.3 from 91 ratings.

### Do Vice captain or Stick Soccer 2 have ads?

Stick Soccer 2 shows ads; Vice captain does not.

### Which is updated more often, Vice captain or Stick Soccer 2?

Vice captain ships an update every 6 weeks, and Stick Soccer 2 monthly. Most recently, Vice captain was updated on October 24, 2026 and Stick Soccer 2 on October 24, 2026.

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