Comparison

Gibbets 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

Gibbets

Save victims from the gallows by precisely shooting ropes with a bow and arrow. Utilize power-ups and strategic aiming to succeed in this fast-paced arcade puzzler.

Highlights
  • Aim and shoot arrows
  • Cut hangman's rope
  • Save victims
  • Use bonuses and pick-ups
  • Navigate warps and teleports
  • Frantic arcade pace
Features
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Tired of always losing at Hangman? Now it's time to get back at that noose-wielding bully! Gibbets: Bow Master, the sequel to the smash hit, gives you a chance to save the hangman's victims before they run out of breath! A truly innovative arcade puzzler where you'll have to aim your bow and arrow carefully to cut the hangman's rope without hurting his victims! Use all manner of bonuses and pick ups, warps and teleports, to help you on your quest. Can you handle the frantic pace and save the innocent before they take their final breath?

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

Gibbets4 screens
Ragdoll Throw Challenge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Gibbets at 4.6 against Ragdoll Throw Challenge's 3.1. Gibbets also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 32 months). Ragdoll Throw Challenge's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. Gibbets sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Ragdoll Throw Challenge asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gibbets holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 229 and 145 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Gibbets's written reviews are positive against 37% of Ragdoll Throw Challenge's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gibbets ships an update every 3 months, Ragdoll Throw Challenge every 32 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Gibbets versus Ragdoll Throw Challenge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGibbetsRagdoll Throw Challenge
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (229 ratings) — better3.1 (145 ratings)
Positive reviews42.5% of reviews — better36.7% of reviews
Number of ratings229 — better145
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 32 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size246 MB295 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperKonstantin BoronenkovNikita Shirmankin

Customer experience

Gibbets

All ratings229 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral4.8%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive42.5%
Neutral12.3%
Negative45.2%

Ragdoll Throw Challenge

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

Bugs and requests

Gibbets

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
Show 4 more
  • Fix full screen issue
  • Bring back swords
  • Add more cosmetics
  • Fix app rating discrepancy

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Gibbets

One-time10
  • Handful of Stars$1.99
  • Remove ADs + Bonus$1.99
  • Unlimited Quivers$1.99
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  • Pile of Stars$3.99
  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • Halloween pack$3.99
  • Pile of medals$3.99
  • Bag of Stars$9.99
  • Chest of Stars$19.99
  • Chest of medals$19.99
None

Ragdoll Throw Challenge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gibbets free?
Gibbets 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, Gibbets or Ragdoll Throw Challenge?
Gibbets is rated higher. Gibbets averages 4.6 out of 5 from 229 ratings, while Ragdoll Throw Challenge averages 3.1 from 145 ratings.
Do Gibbets or Ragdoll Throw Challenge have ads?
Both Gibbets and Ragdoll Throw Challenge show ads.
Which is updated more often, Gibbets or Ragdoll Throw Challenge?
Gibbets ships an update every 3 months, and Ragdoll Throw Challenge every 32 months. Most recently, Gibbets was updated on October 17, 2026 and Ragdoll Throw Challenge on October 21, 2026.

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