# Stik’em vs ArtLoop

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ArtLoop at 85% against Stik’em's 14%. ArtLoop also leads on ratings volume (17K vs 3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Stik’em's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ArtLoop sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Stik’em asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stik’em holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ArtLoop has 17K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 14% of Stik’em's written reviews are positive against 85% of ArtLoop's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Stik’em ships an update every 3 weeks, ArtLoop weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stik’em | ArtLoop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stikem/id1219229034/reviews)** | [4.7 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artloop-how-to-draw-together/id6737566726/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **17K** |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | **84.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 282 MB | 270 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Zing Global Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/820867044) | [Anhelina Denezhko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777109997) |

## What reviewers say

### Stik’em

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stikem/id1219229034)

A fast-paced reaction game where players listen to sounds and slap corresponding cards. Compete with friends and family to collect the most cards. Share your game moments online.

**Highlights:** Listen to sounds, Slap corresponding cards, Compete with friends, Collect cards, Share game photos/videos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ArtLoop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artloop-how-to-draw-together/id6737566726)

This app offers a playful drawing experience with step-by-step tutorials, creative challenges, and multiplayer modes. Experiment with different art styles, from pixel art to neon glow, and enjoy dynamic brushes. It's designed for all skill levels, providing a fun and stress-free environment to improve drawing abilities.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step drawing tutorials, Pixel art and neon glow modes, Dynamic animated brushes, Speed and precision drawing challenges, Multiplayer art battles, Offline drawing functionality

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access | $0.99 | per month |
| Handful of Paint | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Paint | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Paint | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Forever | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for learning to draw
- 👍 Mostly free to use
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Helps improve drawing skills
- 👍 Perfect for car rides

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Too many ads
- 🐛 Lack of more drawing options (e.g., Kawaii animals)

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent ads disrupt drawing experience

**Requested features**

- More drawing options and styles
- Subscription model without ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stik’em free?

Stik’em is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ArtLoop free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stik’em or ArtLoop?

Stik’em is rated higher. Stik’em averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while ArtLoop averages 4.7 from 17K ratings.

### Do Stik’em or ArtLoop have ads?

ArtLoop shows ads; Stik’em does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stik’em or ArtLoop?

Stik’em ships an update every 3 weeks, and ArtLoop weekly. Most recently, Stik’em was updated on November 2, 2026 and ArtLoop on November 7, 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.*