# The Spearman vs Ragdoll Throw Challenge

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Spearman | Ragdoll Throw Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-spearman/id1246675466/reviews)** | [3.1 (145 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ragdoll-throw-challenge/id1563261303/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 145 |
| Positive reviews | **75.4% of reviews** | 36.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 17 months** | Every 32 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 155 MB | 295 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [BYV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289684786) | [Nikita Shirmankin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563261305) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Ragdoll Throw Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ragdoll-throw-challenge/id1563261303)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Invisible wall at level 34
- Enemies don't die
- Swords pass through enemies
- Game crashes on iPhone 11 Pro Max
- Game doesn't load

**Requested features**

- Fix invisible walls
- Reduce game difficulty
- Improve optimization
- Fix sword throwing mechanics
- Add British flag to soccer mode


## Frequently asked 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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