Comparison

Gibbets vs Stickman

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

Stickman

Features
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DRAW. RUN. SURVIVE. The road is yours to create. Stickman: Draw & Run is a fast-paced physics runner where every line can change your journey. Draw paths directly on the screen, guide your stickman across dangerous gaps, collect energy, and react quickly to unexpected obstacles. ⏺ DRAW YOUR OWN PATH Create ramps, bridges, slopes, and safe routes with your finger. ⏺ DODGE THE METEOR Watch the sky, react quickly, and draw the right path before danger strikes. ⏺ USE YOUR ENERGY WISELY Collect energy and manage your resources as you push farther. ⏺ OVERCOME THE OBSTACLES Jump across gaps, avoid spikes, navigate cliffs, and adapt to changing terrain. ⏺ KEEP RUNNING The farther you go, the more challenging the journey becomes. ⏺ EVERY LINE MATTERS You can't draw forever. Think ahead and make every line count. Can you create the perfect path and beat your best distance? Draw your path. Keep running.

Screenshots

Gibbets4 screens
Stickman4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stickman at none against Gibbets's 10. Stickman also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Stickman asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gibbets ships an update every 3 months, Stickman every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Gibbets versus Stickman: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGibbetsStickman
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (229 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings229 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size246 MB27 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperKonstantin BoronenkovEbubekir Oguz

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

Stickman

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gibbets free?
Gibbets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stickman free?
Stickman is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gibbets or Stickman have ads?
Gibbets shows ads; Stickman does not.
Which is updated more often, Gibbets or Stickman?
Gibbets ships an update every 3 months, and Stickman every 5 days. Most recently, Gibbets was updated on November 2, 2026 and Stickman on October 31, 2026.

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