# Dark Sword 2 vs Stickman Master

The clearest difference is ads: Stickman Master at none against Dark Sword 2's shown. Stickman Master also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Dark Sword 2's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dark Sword 2 sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Stickman Master sells 34 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 Dark Sword 2 against 4.6 for Stickman Master. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 212 and 92 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 44% and 44% positive.

Dark Sword 2 ships an update fortnightly, Stickman Master every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dark Sword 2 | Stickman Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (212 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-sword-2/id1186180535/reviews) | **[4.6 (92 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickman-master-shadow-ninja/id1488705259/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **212** | 92 |
| Positive reviews | 44.0% of reviews | **44.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 378 MB | 336 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [NANOO COMPANY Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1011714859) | [Unimob](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451536629) |

## What reviewers say

### Dark Sword 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-sword-2/id1186180535)

Embark on a sci-fi action RPG adventure as a female cyborg to save humanity. Form a 3-member squad, hack and slash through missions, and customize your characters with advanced gameplay and enhanced graphics. Play offline on low-spec devices.

**Highlights:** Enhanced dark silhouette graphics, 3-member squad system with tag and co-op modes, Diverse female cyborg characters (Fatima) with unique skills, Over 100 missions with unique enemies and bosses, Offline play and low-spec device optimization, Fatima upgrade system (AI, Weapons, Skills, etc.), Equipment crafting and plugin system

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| First Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200 Souls | $1.99 | one-time |
| Toolkit x30 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 14,300 GOLD | $2.99 | one-time |
| EXP Booster (A Rank) x10 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 525 Souls | $4.99 | one-time |
| 7-DAY VIP | $4.99 | one-time |
| Supply Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| 1,100 Souls | $9.99 | one-time |
| 30-DAY VIP | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2,300 Souls | $19.99 | one-time |
| Squad Pack | $39.99 | one-time |


### Stickman Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickman-master-shadow-ninja/id1488705259)

Engage in thrilling hack and slash battles as a ninja warrior. Choose from various hero classes, upgrade your gear and skills, and battle through multiple maps and modes. Challenge other players in PvP duels and train pets to aid you in your quest to become a legend.

**Highlights:** Hack and slash combat, Multiple hero classes, Weapon and skill upgrades, PvP duels, Pet training, Loot and treasure collection, Ascension Tower mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (34)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Gem | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bow Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hammer Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Frozen Bow Costume | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ice Skull | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Piggy | $0.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Material Package 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lion Sword Costume | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem Piggy | $1.99 | one-time |
| Vampire Sword | $1.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Material Transmutation | $1.99 | one-time |
| Rune Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dracula Sword | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Shadow Witch | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skip Interstitial Ads 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fighter | $3.99 | one-time |
| Level Up Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Material Package 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Material Package 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Package 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Witch Level Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mystic | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lion Armor Costume | $9.99 | one-time |
| Rune Package 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Vampire Armor | $9.99 | one-time |
| Costume Fighter Dracula | $9.99 | one-time |
| Costume Witch Dracula | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Gem | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Gems | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Gem | $19.99 | one-time |
| Crafting Package All | $19.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dark Sword 2 free?

Dark Sword 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Stickman Master free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dark Sword 2 or Stickman Master?

Stickman Master is rated higher. Dark Sword 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 212 ratings, while Stickman Master averages 4.6 from 92 ratings.

### Do Dark Sword 2 or Stickman Master have ads?

Dark Sword 2 shows ads; Stickman Master does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dark Sword 2 or Stickman Master?

Dark Sword 2 ships an update fortnightly, and Stickman Master every 2 months. Most recently, Dark Sword 2 was updated on October 22, 2026 and Stickman Master on October 20, 2026.

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