Comparison

The Spearman vs Ragdoll Throw Challenge

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

Ragdoll Throw Challenge

Engage in a physics-based arcade game where you control a ragdoll character. Grab weapons and throw them at enemies across various levels, utilizing your skills to overcome challenges and customize your warrior.

Highlights
  • Ragdoll physics gameplay
  • Multiple levels and challenges
  • Character customization
  • Wide arsenal of weapons
  • Simple controls
Features
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Ragdoll Throw Challenge is a fun physics-based action game where every throw can lead to victory or complete chaos! Control your ragdoll stickman, move through dangerous environments, grab powerful weapons, and throw them at your enemies. Use timing, precision, and the unpredictable power of ragdoll physics to overcome obstacles and complete challenging levels. Game Features: • Fun Ragdoll Physics - Enjoy hilarious movements, unexpected falls, and action-packed physics gameplay. • Simple Controls - Easily control your stickman, grab objects, aim, and throw weapons. • Challenging Levels - Escape dangerous situations, defeat enemies, avoid traps, and solve physics-based challenges. • Character Customization - Create your own unique stickman warrior with different customization options. • Wide Weapon Arsenal - Discover and use swords, axes, spears, and many other throwable weapons. • Action and Chaos - Every level offers unpredictable battles, funny moments, and new ways to defeat your opponents. Master the ragdoll physics, improve your throwing skills, and become the ultimate stickman warrior!

Screenshots

The Spearman4 screens
Ragdoll Throw Challenge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: The Spearman at 4.6 against Ragdoll Throw Challenge's 3.1. The Spearman also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 37%) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 145). Ragdoll Throw Challenge's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Ragdoll Throw Challenge asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Spearman holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Spearman has 1.4K ratings behind it against 145, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of The Spearman's written reviews are positive against 37% of Ragdoll Throw Challenge's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Spearman ships an update every 17 months, Ragdoll Throw Challenge every 32 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
The Spearman versus Ragdoll Throw Challenge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe SpearmanRagdoll Throw Challenge
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.4K ratings) — better3.1 (145 ratings)
Positive reviews75.4% of reviews — better36.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1.4K — better145
Update frequencyEvery 17 months — betterEvery 32 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size155 MB295 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperBYVNikita Shirmankin

Customer experience

The Spearman

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

Ragdoll Throw Challenge

All ratings130 ratings
Positive45.4%
Neutral9.2%
Negative45.4%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive36.7%
Neutral10.0%
Negative53.3%

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

Ragdoll Throw Challenge

From 145 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun overall
  • 👍 Good time waster
  • 👍 Interesting gameplay
  • 👍 Oddly funny vibe

Room to improve

  • 😞 Game is too hard
  • 😞 Controls are bad
  • 😞 Very buggy
  • 😞 Unfair difficulty spikes
  • 😞 Enemies are hard to kill

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

Ragdoll Throw Challenge

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Invisible wall at level 34
  • Enemies don't die
  • Swords pass through enemies
  • Game crashes on iPhone 11 Pro Max
  • Game doesn't load
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  • App closes instantly on opening
  • Stickman doesn't load
  • Physics issues
  • Flying bug in soccer mode
  • Missing arrows for aiming

Requested features

9 requests
  • Fix invisible walls
  • Reduce game difficulty
  • Improve optimization
  • Fix sword throwing mechanics
  • Add British flag to soccer mode
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  • Fix full screen issue
  • Bring back swords
  • Add more cosmetics
  • Fix app rating discrepancy

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
None

Ragdoll Throw Challenge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Spearman free?
The Spearman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ragdoll Throw Challenge free?
Ragdoll Throw Challenge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Spearman or Ragdoll Throw Challenge?
The Spearman is rated higher. The Spearman averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Ragdoll Throw Challenge averages 3.1 from 145 ratings.
Do The Spearman or Ragdoll Throw Challenge have ads?
Both The Spearman and Ragdoll Throw Challenge show ads.
Which is updated more often, The Spearman or Ragdoll Throw Challenge?
The Spearman ships an update every 17 months, and Ragdoll Throw Challenge every 32 months. Most recently, The Spearman was updated on October 23, 2026 and Ragdoll Throw Challenge on October 21, 2026.

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