# Epic Battle Simulator vs Stick Battle Simulation

Epic Battle Simulator and Stick Battle Simulation both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of Epic Battle Simulator's written reviews are positive against 63% of Stick Battle Simulation's. Epic Battle Simulator also leads on ratings volume (6.7K vs 1.2K) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Stick Battle Simulation's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Epic Battle Simulator sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Stick Battle Simulation sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Epic Battle Simulator against 4.7 for Stick Battle Simulation. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Epic Battle Simulator has 6.7K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Epic Battle Simulator's written reviews are positive against 63% of Stick Battle Simulation's.

Epic Battle Simulator ships an update every 2 months, Stick Battle Simulation every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Epic Battle Simulator | Stick Battle Simulation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epic-battle-simulator/id1164046790/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stick-battle-simulation/id6742099515/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.7K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | **84.2% of reviews** | 63.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 146 MB | 264 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Rappid Studios PC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1090666522) | [Dau Van Thang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1621724084) |

## What reviewers say

### Epic Battle Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epic-battle-simulator/id1164046790)

Engage in epic simulated battles by strategically placing diverse troops on the battlefield. Choose from a variety of units and tactics to outmaneuver your opponents in pre-set levels or custom test scenarios. Victory depends on your strategic placement and army composition.

**Highlights:** Level-based battles, Custom test battles, Strategic troop placement, Diverse troop selection, Army building, Multiple unit types

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Membership | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Gem-pack 2500 ! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Guard ! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Mage ! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Rider ! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gem-pack 15000 ! | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Ice Dragon ! | $3.99 | one-time |
| Free Video Bonus & Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Fire Dragon ! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Guard & Fire Dragon !! | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Guard, Mage, Ice Dragon, Fire Dragon & Rider !! | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Variety of units and characters
- 🎨 Cartoon-style graphics
- 💰 Free to play with no paywall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🕹️ Unbalanced unit abilities
- 💰 Expensive epic units
- 📺 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Black screen on launch
- Units getting stuck or behaving erratically
- Achievements not tracking properly

**Requested features**

- Add more units and characters
- Improve AI and unit targeting
- Allow custom unit creation
- Implement multiplayer mode
- Add more maps and levels


### Stick Battle Simulation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stick-battle-simulation/id6742099515)

Command an army of stickman warriors in physics-based battles. Build your ultimate squad, experiment with unit combinations, and dominate the battlefield in this action-packed strategy game. Enjoy offline play and realistic combat simulations.

**Highlights:** Diverse stickman fighters with special skills, Offline and online play, Realistic physics engine, Sandbox mode for custom battles, PvP multiplayer (coming soon)

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.49 | one-time |
| S Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hero Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Galaxy War Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Pass | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good maps
- 🚀 Fast gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Slow unit placement
- 🔍 Lack of tactics
- 💸 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Ad unavailable issue
- Game bug preventing access to emperor

**Requested features**

- More factions
- Unit creator
- Nerf tanks
- Add mafia character
- Add free Thor


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Epic Battle Simulator free?

Epic Battle Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Stick Battle Simulation free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Epic Battle Simulator or Stick Battle Simulation?

Stick Battle Simulation is rated higher. Epic Battle Simulator averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while Stick Battle Simulation averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Epic Battle Simulator or Stick Battle Simulation have ads?

Both Epic Battle Simulator and Stick Battle Simulation show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Epic Battle Simulator or Stick Battle Simulation?

Epic Battle Simulator ships an update every 2 months, and Stick Battle Simulation every 3 weeks. Most recently, Epic Battle Simulator was updated on September 29, 2026 and Stick Battle Simulation on September 22, 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.*