# Stickman Master vs Shadow Assassin

The clearest difference is rating: Stickman Master at 4.6 against Shadow Assassin's 2.6. Stickman Master also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (92 vs 5). Shadow Assassin's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 34) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stickman Master sells 34 one-off in-app purchases. Shadow Assassin asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stickman Master holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stickman Master has 92 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of Stickman Master's written reviews are positive against 50% of Shadow Assassin's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Stickman Master ships an update every 2 months, Shadow Assassin every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stickman Master | Shadow Assassin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (92 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickman-master-shadow-ninja/id1488705259/reviews)** | [2.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-assassin-fighting-game/id1658935656/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **92** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 336 MB | 600 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Unimob](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451536629) | [Tien Pham](https://appshunter.io/developer/936271249) |

## 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 (34)**

| 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 |
| Frozen Bow Costume | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ice Skull | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Piggy | $0.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Material Package 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lion Sword Costume | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem Piggy | $1.99 | one-time |
| Vampire Sword | $1.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Material Transmutation | $1.99 | one-time |
| Rune Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dracula Sword | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Shadow Witch | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skip Interstitial Ads 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fighter | $3.99 | one-time |
| Level Up Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Material Package 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Material Package 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Package 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Witch Level Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mystic | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lion Armor Costume | $9.99 | one-time |
| Rune Package 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Vampire Armor | $9.99 | one-time |
| Costume Fighter Dracula | $9.99 | one-time |
| Costume Witch Dracula | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Gem | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Gems | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Gem | $19.99 | one-time |
| Crafting Package All | $19.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |


### Shadow Assassin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-assassin-fighting-game/id1658935656)

Embark on a revenge quest as Leo, a descendant of Beowulf, in this shadow-style platformer. Battle through increasingly difficult levels and upgrade your hero's skills and damage to defeat the Supreme Empress of Hell and save your loved one.

**Highlights:** Shadow-style platformer gameplay, RPG elements with skill upgrades, Intense combat against enemies, Multiple challenging scenes, Resource collection and obstacle avoidance, Story-driven revenge quest

**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 Shadow Assassin free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stickman Master or Shadow Assassin?

Stickman Master is rated higher. Stickman Master averages 4.6 out of 5 from 92 ratings, while Shadow Assassin averages 2.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do Stickman Master or Shadow Assassin have ads?

Shadow Assassin shows ads; Stickman Master does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stickman Master or Shadow Assassin?

Stickman Master ships an update every 2 months, and Shadow Assassin every 10 days. Most recently, Stickman Master was updated on October 20, 2026 and Shadow Assassin on October 24, 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.*