# Stickman Surfer vs Cobi Hoops

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stickman Surfer at 77% against Cobi Hoops's 33%. Stickman Surfer also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (6.1K vs 157). Cobi Hoops's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 17 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stickman Surfer sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Cobi Hoops sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stickman Surfer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stickman Surfer has 6.1K ratings behind it against 157, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Stickman Surfer's written reviews are positive against 33% of Cobi Hoops's.

Stickman Surfer ships an update every 17 months, Cobi Hoops fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stickman Surfer | Cobi Hoops |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickman-surfer/id1151245201/reviews)** | [2.5 (157 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cobi-hoops/id1169945299/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.1K** | 157 |
| Positive reviews | **77.3% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 198 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Turbo Chilli Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/574324031) | [Cobra Mobile Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/290142990) |

## What reviewers say

### Stickman Surfer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickman-surfer/id1151245201)

Experience thrilling surfing, dune buggy rides, and skateboarding challenges. Explore diverse environments, unlock upgrades, and enjoy a pumping soundtrack. This app offers endless fun with simple controls.

**Highlights:** Rich surf environments, Skateboard ramp mode, Sand driving mode, Character customisations, Vehicle power-ups, Daily treasure chest prizes, One-touch controls

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Extra Large Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pack | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🏄 Fun and engaging surfing gameplay
- 👍 Variety of mini-games and activities
- 🎨 Customizable beach hut and character
- 🕹️ Addictive and entertaining experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🌊 Inconsistent surfing controls and physics
- 💰 Excessive in-app purchases and ads
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and technical issues
- 🕰️ Repetitive gameplay and lack of progression

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when attempting to access certain features
- Surfboard and vehicle controls not responsive at times
- Inconsistent scoring and progress tracking

**Requested features**

- Add more variety to the mini-games
- Improve surfing mechanics and controls
- Introduce a story mode or campaign
- Reduce reliance on in-app purchases


### Cobi Hoops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cobi-hoops/id1169945299)

Compete with friends in a fast-paced basketball game playable through iMessage. Score as many baskets as possible in 30 seconds, unlock new content, and master trick shots. Explore additional basketball action in a sequel.

**Highlights:** 30-second scoring challenges, Play with friends via iMessage, Unlock new players and locations, Bonus challenge mode, Trick shot gameplay

**Features:** iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock extra Characters, Levels and Bonus game mode. | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay mechanics
- ⚡ Works without WiFi connection
- 🕐 Quick, simple gaming experience
- 👥 Great for playing with friends
- 🎨 Retro aesthetic appeal

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App doesn't appear after installation
- 🚫 Cannot uninstall the application
- ⏱️ Unrealistic ball physics interfere with gameplay
- 💥 Player knocked out by bouncing balls for too long
- 🎯 Inconsistent hit detection on shots

**Reported bugs**

- App shows as installed but doesn't appear on device
- White screen with only Cobi logo in iMessage
- Cannot locate app icon after download
- Uninstall functionality not working
- App crashes when attempting to shoot

**Requested features**

- Ability to uninstall or delete the app
- More game modes and difficulty levels
- Unlock characters through gameplay achievements
- 3-point line mode
- Longer shot clock option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stickman Surfer free?

Stickman Surfer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cobi Hoops free?

Cobi Hoops is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Stickman Surfer or Cobi Hoops?

Stickman Surfer is rated higher. Stickman Surfer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.1K ratings, while Cobi Hoops averages 2.5 from 157 ratings.

### Do Stickman Surfer or Cobi Hoops have ads?

Stickman Surfer shows ads; Cobi Hoops does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stickman Surfer or Cobi Hoops?

Stickman Surfer ships an update every 17 months, and Cobi Hoops fortnightly. Most recently, Stickman Surfer was updated on November 2, 2026 and Cobi Hoops on November 4, 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.*