Comparison

The Spearman vs Stickarchery Master

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

The Spearman

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
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"The Spearman" is a new timekiller based on ragdoll physics. The spear is a throwing, piercing or piercing-chopping polearm weapon. With the help of a spear, a warrior will be able to effectively counter a lot of enemies. Control the Stickman to throw spears at other stickmans. You will be confronted by many enemies: archers, javelin throwers, armored swordsmen and even magicians. Simply drag and drop your finger for targeting and throwing. The power of throwing a spear is always the same, so you only need to aim and specify the direction of the throw. Enemies die from one hit of a spear in the head and body or from two hits of the spear in the legs. In the game there is a store with helmets, several defensive skills and an apple for healing. Write in the comments of your impressions of the Spearman game. Have a good game!

About

Stickarchery Master

Engage in an intense physics-based archery game with a dynamic roster of heroes and unique abilities. Utilize a variety of unconventional weapons beyond just a bow to compete globally and challenge friends.

Highlights
  • Physics-based archery gameplay
  • Hero roster with unique abilities
  • Variety of unconventional weapons
  • Global ranking competition
  • 2-Player mode
  • Online duels
Features
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Take up the bow, aim your arrow and fire away to become the most badass stickman! Stickarchery Master an intense physic-based archery game, have a dynamic roster of hero with many unique abilities. The game also has a wide varieties of weapon beside your trustworthy bow, such as Tennis Ball, Brick, Shovel and many more! Feature: - Easy control with addictive touch of hitting. - A roster of heros with unique ability. - Various weapons to choose. - Compete rankings with hunters around the world. - 2-Player Mode for some fun with friend. - Dual with opponents around the world. Choose your hero. Grab your weapon. Aim. And claim your victory in Stickarchery Master now!

Screenshots

The Spearman4 screens
Stickarchery Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Stickarchery Master at none against The Spearman's shown. Stickarchery Master also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 17 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). The Spearman's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 58%). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. The Spearman sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Stickarchery Master sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Spearman holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 525 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of The Spearman's written reviews are positive against 58% of Stickarchery Master's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Spearman ships an update every 17 months, Stickarchery Master every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
The Spearman versus Stickarchery Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe SpearmanStickarchery Master
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.4K ratings) — better4.5 (525 ratings)
Positive reviews75.4% of reviews — better57.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1.4K — better525
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size155 MB276 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperBYVMai Chan

Customer experience

The Spearman

All ratings1,362 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral4.0%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews114 reviews
Positive75.4%
Neutral8.8%
Negative15.8%

Stickarchery Master

All ratings526 ratings
Positive86.5%
Neutral5.7%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews78 reviews
Positive57.7%
Neutral12.8%
Negative29.5%

User reviews

The Spearman

From 1.4K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Stickarchery Master

From 525 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • ⚡ Quick to download
  • 👨‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly (no blood/violence)
  • 🎯 Engaging mechanics and concept

Room to improve

  • 📺 Excessive unskippable ads
  • 💰 Extremely expensive in-game purchases and upgrades
  • 💸 Poor coin rewards for gameplay
  • 🎯 Unfair AI difficulty (instant headshots)
  • 🔊 Poor sound quality

Bugs and requests

The Spearman

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

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

Stickarchery Master

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes frequently on startup
  • Multiplayer mode not working
  • Inconsistent ad reward amounts (advertised vs actual)
  • Game becomes unplayable with constant crashes
  • Compatibility issues with certain devices

Requested features

10 requests
  • Reduce ad frequency or add skip option
  • Lower prices for skins and character unlocks
  • Increase coin rewards for eliminations
  • Add turn-based combat system
  • Implement working online PvP with leaderboard
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  • Add more character variety
  • Improve aim mechanics
  • Add more frequent updates and content
  • Allow stone/shield to move up and down
  • Implement special rewards for top leaderboard players

In-app purchases

12 purchases

The Spearman

One-time12
  • Disabling advertising$0.99
  • 5000 Coins$1.99
  • 15000 Coins. Discount$1.99
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  • Starter pack$2.99
  • 20000 Coins$3.99
  • 15000 Coins$3.99
  • 50000 Coins. Discount$3.99
  • Elite Pack$3.99
  • 50000 Coins$7.99
  • Frozen King$7.99
  • God Power$7.99
  • 100000 Coins$11.99
10 purchases

Stickarchery Master

One-time10
  • Santa pack$0.99
  • Case of coins$0.99
  • Pack item 1$0.99
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  • Pocketful of coins$2.99
  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • Chevalier pack$3.99
  • Viking pack 50%$4.99
  • Zombie pack 50%$4.99
  • Stack of coins$4.99
  • Case of coins$9.99

Questions

Is The Spearman free?
The Spearman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stickarchery Master free?
Stickarchery Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The Spearman or Stickarchery Master?
The Spearman is rated higher. The Spearman averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Stickarchery Master averages 4.5 from 525 ratings.
Do The Spearman or Stickarchery Master have ads?
The Spearman shows ads; Stickarchery Master does not.
Which is updated more often, The Spearman or Stickarchery Master?
The Spearman ships an update every 17 months, and Stickarchery Master every 6 weeks. Most recently, The Spearman was updated on October 26, 2026 and Stickarchery Master on October 22, 2026.

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