# The Spearman vs Lastman

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lastman at none against The Spearman's 12. Lastman also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 17 months). The Spearman's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

The Spearman ships an update every 17 months, Lastman every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Spearman | Lastman |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-spearman/id1246675466/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 155 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BYV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289684786) | [Viktor Abe](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784258395) |

## 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


### Lastman

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lastman/id6787127252)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Spearman free?

The Spearman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lastman free?

Lastman is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do The Spearman or Lastman have ads?

The Spearman shows ads; Lastman does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Spearman or Lastman?

The Spearman ships an update every 17 months, and Lastman every 5 days. Most recently, The Spearman was updated on October 29, 2026 and Lastman on October 18, 2026.

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