# The Spearman vs Ragdoll Stick Fighter

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Spearman | Ragdoll Stick Fighter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-spearman/id1246675466/reviews)** | [4.6 (169K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ragdoll-stick-fighter-bash/id1570820111/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K | **169K** |
| Positive reviews | 75.4% of reviews | **84.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 155 MB | 314 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [BYV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289684786) | [AI Games FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478916023) |

## 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 Stick Fighter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ragdoll-stick-fighter-bash/id1570820111)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ADS | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*