# Stickman Hook vs Party.io

Stickman Hook and Party.io both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of Stickman Hook's written reviews are positive against 40% of Party.io's. Stickman Hook also leads on chart position (#43 vs unranked) and ratings volume (1M vs 180K). Party.io's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stickman Hook sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Party.io 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 — 4.7 for Stickman Hook against 4.6 for Party.io. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stickman Hook has 1M ratings behind it against 180K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Stickman Hook's written reviews are positive against 40% of Party.io's.

Stickman Hook ships an update every 5 weeks, Party.io every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stickman Hook | Party.io |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickman-hook/id1435807944/reviews)** | [4.6 (180K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/partyio/id1439785734/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1M** | 180K |
| Positive reviews | **72.6% of reviews** | 40.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#43** | — |
| Size | 545 MB | 247 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MADBOX](https://appshunter.io/developer/981448700) | [PANGO GAMES MOBIL UYGULAMA VE OYUN GELISTIRME TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487421318) |

## What reviewers say

### Stickman Hook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickman-hook/id1435807944)

**Currently charting:** #43 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Swing through challenging levels as a spider stickman. Tap to hook and jump, avoiding obstacles with acrobatic flair. Master the grappling hook to swing from point to point and complete all the levels.

**Highlights:** Tap to hook and jump, Swing from hook to hook, Avoid obstacles, Execute acrobatic tricks, Physics-based gameplay, Grappling hook mechanics

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Adventure Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skip Tickets Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Skip Tickets Pack 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| VIP Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 3 | $8.99 | one-time |
| VIP Bundle | $11.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 4 | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and easy to play
- 🎨 Variety of skins and characters
- 🔒 Offline playability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive ads
- 🔁 Repetitive and recycled levels
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🤔 Lack of difficulty progression

**Reported bugs**

- Tournament mode crashes
- Skin unlocking issues
- Ads not removed after purchase

**Requested features**

- Level creator and sharing
- More challenging modes
- Customization options
- Offline rewards and progression


### Party.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/partyio/id1439785734)

Engage in a hilarious battle royale where the goal is to eliminate opponents by picking them up and throwing them out of the arena. Survive the chaos and be the last player standing in this addictive game. Experience realistic physics and simple controls for endless fun.

**Highlights:** Battle royale gameplay, Pick up and throw players, Last player standing survival, Realistic physics, Easy controls, Wall hanging survival, Breaking free from grabs

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| REMOVE ADS | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 😃 Variety of characters and skins
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing maps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Excessive ads after every match
- 🐛 Glitches and performance issues
- 🤖 Matches against AI instead of real players
- 🤷‍♂️ Lack of control and responsiveness

**Reported bugs**

- Skins getting locked after unlocking
- Players getting stuck in map glitches
- Sudden freezes and frame drops

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer mode
- More maps and game modes
- Customization options for characters
- Leaderboards and competitive features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stickman Hook free?

Stickman Hook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Party.io free?

Party.io is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Stickman Hook or Party.io?

Stickman Hook is rated higher. Stickman Hook averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1M ratings, while Party.io averages 4.6 from 180K ratings.

### Do Stickman Hook or Party.io have ads?

Both Stickman Hook and Party.io show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stickman Hook or Party.io?

Stickman Hook ships an update every 5 weeks, and Party.io every 2 months. Most recently, Stickman Hook was updated on September 25, 2026 and Party.io on September 25, 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.*