Comparison

The Spearman vs Ragdoll Stick Fighter

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 Stick Fighter

Engage in addictive, realistic fights in this action-packed game. Use simple controls to defeat enemies, collect loot, and become the ultimate superhero. Improve your skills across various locations and with different weapons.

Highlights
  • Realistic ragdoll physics fights
  • Simple joystick and tap controls
  • Loot collection for upgrades
  • Multiple fighting locations
  • Variety of weapons
  • Engaging gameplay
Features
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Ragdoll Stick Fighter is an addictive fighting game! Beat ‘em all in realistic fights and enjoy the engaging gameplay. Get ready for the battle, improve your fighting skills and defeat the enemies in fights for survival! If you're looking for a supreme fighting game, then Ragdoll Stick Fighter is for you! In this action game controls are quite simple – use the joystick to manage your hero and tap on the screen to hit your opponent. Collect epic loot during the stick battle and decrease the level of the enemies' HP in one shot. Become the most powerful superhero in stick battle game! GAME FEATURES: - Amazing graphics & simple interface - Easy controls - Beautiful animations - Active stick battles - Several locations to fight - Different weapons to hit your enemy So, are you strong enough to be the best stick warrior in Ragdoll Stick Fighter? Download the game now and stick to the battle!

Screenshots

The Spearman4 screens
Ragdoll Stick Fighter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Ragdoll Stick Fighter at 169K against The Spearman's 1.4K. Ragdoll Stick Fighter also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 17 months) and review sentiment (84% vs 75%). On price, rating, ads 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 Ragdoll Stick Fighter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for The Spearman against 4.6 for Ragdoll Stick Fighter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ragdoll Stick Fighter has 169K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of The Spearman's written reviews are positive against 84% of Ragdoll Stick Fighter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Spearman ships an update every 17 months, Ragdoll Stick Fighter every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
The Spearman versus Ragdoll Stick Fighter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe SpearmanRagdoll Stick Fighter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.4K ratings) — better4.6 (169K ratings)
Positive reviews75.4% of reviews84.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.4K169K — better
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size155 MB314 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperBYVAI Games FZ

Customer experience

The Spearman

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

Ragdoll Stick Fighter

All ratings167,549 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral4.0%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews411 reviews
Positive84.2%
Neutral5.8%
Negative10.0%

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 Stick Fighter

From 169K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🎨 Diverse character customization
  • 💥 Satisfying combat and KO animations
  • 🕹️ Smooth controls and responsive gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Repetitive level design
  • 🔫 Unbalanced weapon mechanics
  • 🔋 High ad frequency disrupting gameplay
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs

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 Stick Fighter

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Weapon aiming issues causing self-damage
  • Ragdoll physics glitches during combat
  • Freezing and crashing on certain devices
  • Inconsistent ad behavior and functionality

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more diverse character skins and outfits
  • Implement a better aiming system for ranged weapons
  • Introduce a difficulty selection or progression system
  • Add more varied enemy types and boss battles
  • Reduce ad frequency or provide an ad-free option

In-app purchases

12 purchases

The Spearman

One-time12
  • Disabling advertising$0.99
  • 5000 Coins$1.99
  • 15000 Coins. Discount$1.99
Show 9 more
  • 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
1 purchases

Ragdoll Stick Fighter

One-time1
  • No ADS$9.99

Questions

Is The Spearman free?
The Spearman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ragdoll Stick Fighter free?
Ragdoll Stick Fighter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The Spearman or Ragdoll Stick Fighter?
The Spearman is rated higher. The Spearman averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Ragdoll Stick Fighter averages 4.6 from 169K ratings.
Do The Spearman or Ragdoll Stick Fighter have ads?
Both The Spearman and Ragdoll Stick Fighter show ads.
Which is updated more often, The Spearman or Ragdoll Stick Fighter?
The Spearman ships an update every 17 months, and Ragdoll Stick Fighter every 3 months. Most recently, The Spearman was updated on October 29, 2026 and Ragdoll Stick Fighter on October 30, 2026.

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