# Rooftop Snipers vs The Spearman

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rooftop Snipers at none against The Spearman's 12. Rooftop Snipers also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 17 months). The Spearman's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 34). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Spearman sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Rooftop Snipers asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Rooftop Snipers against 4.6 for The Spearman. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Spearman has 1.4K ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Rooftop Snipers's written reviews are positive against 75% of The Spearman's.

Rooftop Snipers ships an update every 5 months, The Spearman every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rooftop Snipers | The Spearman |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rooftop-snipers/id1189491293/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-spearman/id1246675466/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 34 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **84.2% of reviews** | 75.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 17 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Michael Eichler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1044002188) | [BYV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289684786) |

## What reviewers say

### Rooftop Snipers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rooftop-snipers/id1189491293)

Engage in chaotic, two-button local multiplayer battles. Challenge friends or the computer to a sniper duel, aiming to knock your opponent off the rooftop to claim victory. Simple controls make for fast-paced, competitive fun.

**Highlights:** Two-button controls, Local multiplayer, Play against friends, Play against computer, Knock opponent off map, Fast-paced gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### The Spearman

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-spearman/id1246675466)

Engage in a physics-based combat game where you control a stickman warrior. Aim and throw spears to defeat various enemies like archers, swordsmen, and magicians. Upgrade your character with new gear and skills to survive increasingly challenging waves.

**Highlights:** Ragdoll physics combat, Target and throw spears, Defeat diverse enemies, In-game store for upgrades, Healing and defensive skills

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disabling advertising | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 15000 Coins. Discount | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 20000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 15000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50000 Coins. Discount | $3.99 | one-time |
| Elite Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50000 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Frozen King | $7.99 | one-time |
| God Power | $7.99 | one-time |
| 100000 Coins | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great way to pass time
- 🤩 Highly addictive and fun
- 💎 Lots of cool cosmetics
- 🎯 Challenging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Laggy controls
- 🤖 Overpowered AI enemies
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🤕 Frustrating difficulty

**Reported bugs**

- Helmets don't protect against face shots
- Rag dolls interfere with crucial throws
- Spears going through enemies next to each other
- Sound issues on iOS

**Requested features**

- Deflecting arrows mechanic
- Ability to buy new spears
- Nerf wizard and swordsman enemies
- Endless mode with sword-wielding enemies


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rooftop Snipers free?

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

### Is The Spearman free?

The Spearman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Rooftop Snipers or The Spearman?

The Spearman is rated higher. Rooftop Snipers averages 4.5 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while The Spearman averages 4.6 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Rooftop Snipers or The Spearman have ads?

The Spearman shows ads; Rooftop Snipers does not.

### Which is updated more often, Rooftop Snipers or The Spearman?

Rooftop Snipers ships an update every 5 months, and The Spearman every 17 months. Most recently, Rooftop Snipers was updated on October 2, 2026 and The Spearman on October 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.*