# Stickman Surfer vs Half

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Half at none against Stickman Surfer's 7. Half also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 17 months). Stickman Surfer's advantage is ratings volume (6.1K vs 106). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stickman Surfer sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Half asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Stickman Surfer against 4.6 for Half. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stickman Surfer has 6.1K ratings behind it against 106, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Stickman Surfer's written reviews are positive against 75% of Half's.

Stickman Surfer ships an update every 17 months, Half weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stickman Surfer | Half |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickman-surfer/id1151245201/reviews)** | [4.6 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/half-pipe/id1438265390/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.1K** | 106 |
| Positive reviews | **77.3% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 198 MB | 289 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Turbo Chilli Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/574324031) | [Clap Clap Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435219840) |

## 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


### Half

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/half-pipe/id1438265390)

Perform tricks and score high on a vertical half pipe. Explore space with your skateboard in this homage to classic skateboarding games. Test your skills and see how high you can go.

**Highlights:** Perform skateboard tricks, Score points, Explore space, Classic skateboarding gameplay, High score challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stickman Surfer free?

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

### Is Half free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stickman Surfer or Half?

Stickman Surfer is rated higher. Stickman Surfer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.1K ratings, while Half averages 4.6 from 106 ratings.

### Do Stickman Surfer or Half have ads?

Stickman Surfer shows ads; Half does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stickman Surfer or Half?

Stickman Surfer ships an update every 17 months, and Half weekly. Most recently, Stickman Surfer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Half 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.*