# The Catapult vs Ragdoll Physics Simulator

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Ragdoll Physics Simulator at 4.8K against The Catapult's 1.2K. The Catapult's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Catapult sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and Ragdoll Physics Simulator sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. 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 The Catapult against 4.6 for Ragdoll Physics Simulator. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 4.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of The Catapult's written reviews are positive against 74% of Ragdoll Physics Simulator's.

The Catapult ships an update every 4 months, Ragdoll Physics Simulator every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Catapult | Ragdoll Physics Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-catapult-stick-man-game/id1508552268/reviews)** | [4.6 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ragdoll-physics-simulator/id1665534616/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K | **4.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **76.9% of reviews** | 74.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 135 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [BYV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289684786) | [Khuong Nguyen Danh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1605106673) |

## What reviewers say

### The Catapult

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-catapult-stick-man-game/id1508552268)

Defend your castle from waves of pirate attackers using a powerful catapult. Upgrade your defenses, deploy mines, and unleash destructive skills to overcome sea, air, and underwater threats across numerous levels. Enjoy realistic physics and intuitive controls in this offline defense game.

**Highlights:** Castle defense against pirates, Catapult projectile launching, Tower upgrades and mines, Destructive skills, Realistic 2D physics, 80+ campaign levels, Offline play

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Treasure Chest | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove banners!  Discount! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Disabling advertising | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 15000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 35000 Coins. Discount! | $3.99 | one-time |
| X2 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Expert pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| 35000 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| 60000 Coins. Discount! | $7.99 | one-time |
| Perfect Protection | $9.99 | one-time |
| 60000 Coins | $12.99 | one-time |
| Professional pack | $13.99 | one-time |
| 100000 Coins | $15.99 | one-time |
| 250000 Coins | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable game
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 💯 Great graphics and visuals
- 😀 Surprising and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Too many ads
- 🤖 Difficulty spikes at higher levels
- 🕰️ Repetitive and monotonous at times

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on some devices
- Bosses take too many hits to defeat

**Requested features**

- More levels and bosses
- Multiplayer mode
- Catapult on a boat game mode
- Ability to upgrade and customize the tower


### Ragdoll Physics Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ragdoll-physics-simulator/id1665534616)

Experience a physics-based game simulating extreme falls with ragdoll characters. Players can control character poses and launch them from heights to cause maximum damage on varied terrain. Features include popular superhero characters and diverse game maps.

**Highlights:** Ragdoll physics simulation, Superhero characters, Multiple game maps, Character pose control, Momentum-based gameplay, Damage simulation

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Characters | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Vehicles | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Maps | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and satisfying gameplay
- 👍 Entertaining ragdoll physics
- 💡 Ability to create custom levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs with vehicles
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to purchase high-cost items
- Levels getting stuck or freezing
- Camera issues in the level editor

**Requested features**

- More level variety
- Improved character customization
- Slow-motion replay feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Catapult free?

The Catapult is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ragdoll Physics Simulator free?

Ragdoll Physics Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Catapult or Ragdoll Physics Simulator?

The Catapult is rated higher. The Catapult averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Ragdoll Physics Simulator averages 4.6 from 4.8K ratings.

### Do The Catapult or Ragdoll Physics Simulator have ads?

Both The Catapult and Ragdoll Physics Simulator show ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Catapult or Ragdoll Physics Simulator?

The Catapult ships an update every 4 months, and Ragdoll Physics Simulator every 3 months. Most recently, The Catapult was updated on September 16, 2026 and Ragdoll Physics Simulator on September 26, 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.*