# Real Time Shields vs Stickman Clans

The clearest difference is monetization model: Real Time Shields at free with in-app purchases against Stickman Clans's subscription. Real Time Shields also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (37% vs 15%). Stickman Clans's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Real Time Shields sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Stickman Clans sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Real Time Shields holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20K and 7.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Real Time Shields's written reviews are positive against 15% of Stickman Clans's.

Real Time Shields ships an update every 9 days, Stickman Clans every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Real Time Shields | Stickman Clans |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-time-shields/id1488739987/reviews)** | [4.3 (7.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickman-clans/id1553251741/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **20K** | 7.2K |
| Positive reviews | **37.1% of reviews** | 15.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 373 MB | 352 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Lion Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362220666) | [Anna Nikolaevna](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459298088) |

## What reviewers say

### Real Time Shields

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-time-shields/id1488739987)

Defend your base by drawing defensive formations in real-time. Your troops will follow your commands as waves of invaders attack from various angles. Upgrade your units and equipment to survive increasingly challenging battles and defeat epic bosses.

**Highlights:** Draw defensive formations, Real-time troop command, Wave-based enemy attacks, Unit and equipment upgrades, Physics-based combat, Epic boss fights

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins (Tier) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coins (Tier 0) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins (Tier 1) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads (Interstitials) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads (Rewarded) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Early Adopter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins (Tier 2) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coins (Tier 3) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Spartan Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins (Tier 4) | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great concept
- 👍 Fun and challenging
- 🕹️ Engaging gameplay
- 💰 Good value for free game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive and boring
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🔒 Lack of strategy
- 🔋 Battery draining
- 🐛 Buggy and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Upgrades and progress not saving
- Ads not working properly
- Performance issues and lag

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Increased difficulty and challenge
- New unit types and formations
- Customization options
- Endless/survival mode


### Stickman Clans

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickman-clans/id1553251741)

Engage in real-time strategy battles with stickman heroes in a medieval setting. Recruit and upgrade diverse units, from miners to giants, to conquer new lands or survive endless waves of enemies. Compete online against players worldwide.

**Highlights:** Real-time strategy gameplay, Recruit and upgrade diverse army units, Campaign mode with historical locations, Survival mode for endless battles, Online multiplayer battles, Fortress defense and siege mechanics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscription month | $9.99 | per month |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Money pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| sw_starter_pack_offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| Money pack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Money pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| sw_sparta_pack_offer | $15.99 | one-time |
| Money pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| sw_professional_pack_offer | $20.99 | one-time |
| sw_upgrade_pack_2 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Money pack 5 | $29.99 | one-time |
| sw_professional_pack | $34.99 | one-time |
| Booster pack 1 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Special offer | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good for children
- 🚀 Fun gameplay
- 💡 Unique unit types

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Too many ads
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Ads disrupt gameplay
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Progress loss after updates
- Restore purchases not working
- Gameplay freezing issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to control units
- Reduce ads
- Improve online functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Real Time Shields free?

Real Time Shields is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Stickman Clans free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Real Time Shields or Stickman Clans?

Real Time Shields is rated higher. Real Time Shields averages 4.7 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while Stickman Clans averages 4.3 from 7.2K ratings.

### Do Real Time Shields or Stickman Clans have ads?

Both Real Time Shields and Stickman Clans show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Real Time Shields or Stickman Clans?

Real Time Shields ships an update every 9 days, and Stickman Clans every 2 weeks. Most recently, Real Time Shields was updated on October 29, 2026 and Stickman Clans on October 25, 2026.

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