# Shortcut Run vs Count Stickman

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Shortcut Run at 239K against Count Stickman's 1.2K. Shortcut Run also leads on review sentiment (46% vs 38%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shortcut Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Count Stickman sells 3 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 — 4.6 for Shortcut Run against 4.7 for Count Stickman. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shortcut Run has 239K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of Shortcut Run's written reviews are positive against 38% of Count Stickman's.

Shortcut Run ships an update every 2 months, Count Stickman monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shortcut Run | Count Stickman |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (239K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortcut-run/id1533397036/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-stickman-run-master-3d/id6444327022/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **239K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | **46.3% of reviews** | 38.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 313 MB | 261 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Phan Tu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1694643313) |

## What reviewers say

### Shortcut Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortcut-run/id1533397036)

Race against opponents by collecting floorboards to build bridges and take shortcuts. Outsmart your rivals to reach the finish line first with stylish cheating. Enjoy simple, efficient controls.

**Highlights:** Collect floorboards, Build bridges, Take shortcuts, Race against opponents, Simple controls, Efficient gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Easy to win consistently
- 💡 Unique concept of collecting blocks to create shortcuts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and crashes
- 💸 Excessive ads that disrupt gameplay
- 🤖 Opponents are bots, not real players
- 🔍 Suspicious data collection practices

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes frequently
- Invisible obstacles and visual glitches
- Unable to delete the app from device

**Requested features**

- Add multiplayer mode with real opponents
- Introduce more challenging levels and obstacles
- Increase variety of skins and customization options
- Improve gender representation in character selection


### Count Stickman

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-stickman-run-master-3d/id6444327022)

Navigate obstacle courses, collect stickmen to build a crowd, and battle enemies. Transform into a tall man to overcome challenges and unlock various characters. This game offers a unique blend of endless running and crowd control mechanics.

**Highlights:** Collect stickmen to build a crowd, Battle enemies and transform into a tall man, Unlock famous characters, Endless running gameplay, Mob control mechanics, Complete quests and challenges

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bucket of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of Gems | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 💡 Fun to play and pass time
- 👍 Satisfying to clutch up at the end

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Way too many ads
- 🐛 Ads play even after clicking 'No thanks'
- 🐛 Bugs where the multiplier button doesn't work
- 🐛 Randomly kicks out players during gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Levels are practically impossible at times
- Terrible sound effects and cartoonish font

**Requested features**

- More red people in the middle of the level
- Make the game playable offline without internet


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shortcut Run free?

Shortcut Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Count Stickman free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shortcut Run or Count Stickman?

Count Stickman is rated higher. Shortcut Run averages 4.6 out of 5 from 239K ratings, while Count Stickman averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Shortcut Run or Count Stickman have ads?

Both Shortcut Run and Count Stickman show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shortcut Run or Count Stickman?

Shortcut Run ships an update every 2 months, and Count Stickman monthly. Most recently, Shortcut Run was updated on November 3, 2026 and Count Stickman on October 30, 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.*