# Stickman Master vs State Takeover

The clearest difference is rating: Stickman Master at 4.6 against State Takeover's 2.3. Stickman Master also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (92 vs 8). State Takeover's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stickman Master sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. State Takeover asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stickman Master holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stickman Master has 92 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Stickman Master's written reviews are positive against 33% of State Takeover's.

Stickman Master ships an update every 2 months, State Takeover monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stickman Master | State Takeover |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (92 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickman-master-shadow-ninja/id1488705259/reviews)** | [2.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/state-takeover/id1629287088/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **92** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **42.9% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 336 MB | 326 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Unimob](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451536629) | [Ksenia Drokov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629287090) |

## What reviewers say

### Stickman Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickman-master-shadow-ninja/id1488705259)

Engage in thrilling hack and slash battles as a ninja warrior. Choose from various hero classes, upgrade your gear and skills, and battle through multiple maps and modes. Challenge other players in PvP duels and train pets to aid you in your quest to become a legend.

**Highlights:** Hack and slash combat, Multiple hero classes, Weapon and skill upgrades, PvP duels, Pet training, Loot and treasure collection, Ascension Tower mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Gem | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bow Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hammer Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Shadow Witch | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skip Interstitial Ads 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Level Up Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rune Package 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Gem | $19.99 | one-time |


### State Takeover

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/state-takeover/id1629287088)

A strategy game where players gather troops to conquer new territories. Enjoy a satisfying experience as you expand your influence and dominate the map.

**Highlights:** Gather troops, Conquer new lands, Satisfying gameplay, Strategy-based, Territory expansion

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stickman Master free?

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

### Is State Takeover free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stickman Master or State Takeover?

Stickman Master is rated higher. Stickman Master averages 4.6 out of 5 from 92 ratings, while State Takeover averages 2.3 from 8 ratings.

### Do Stickman Master or State Takeover have ads?

State Takeover shows ads; Stickman Master does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stickman Master or State Takeover?

Stickman Master ships an update every 2 months, and State Takeover monthly. Most recently, Stickman Master was updated on November 3, 2026 and State Takeover on November 3, 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.*