# Base Attack vs Join & Strike

The clearest difference is update cadence: Join & Strike at weekly against Base Attack's monthly. Base Attack's advantage is ratings volume (15K vs 4.2K). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Base Attack sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Join & Strike sells 8 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 Base Attack against 4.5 for Join & Strike. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15K and 4.2K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 42% and 42% positive.

Base Attack ships an update monthly, Join & Strike weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Base Attack | Join & Strike |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/base-attack/id1543362005/reviews)** | [4.5 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/join-and-strike-stick-fight/id1551302061/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 4.2K |
| Positive reviews | **42.3% of reviews** | 42.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 565 MB | 837 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.5 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Lion Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362220666) | [Hitapps Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551302063) |

## What reviewers say

### Base Attack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/base-attack/id1543362005)

Unleash your destructive side by obliterating buildings and objects with various weapons. Experience satisfying demolition with realistic physics and graphics. Upgrade your arsenal to cause even more chaos.

**Highlights:** Cause maximum damage, Obliterate buildings with rockets and cannons, Upgrade weapons for efficiency, Realistic physics and graphics, Simple and addicting mechanics, Relaxing gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 4,000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 15,000 | $2.99 | one-time |
| NO ADS | $2.99 | one-time |
| Novice Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| 60,000 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 150,000 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Satisfying destruction
- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 🎨 Good graphics
- 💥 Powerful weapons

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of building physics
- 📺 Excessive ads
- 🔁 Repetitive levels
- 🕹️ Finger blocks view

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck on certain levels
- Guns/progress not saving properly
- Ads causing in-game issues

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and maps
- Implement building collapse physics
- Reduce ads or provide ad-free option
- Add more weapon variety and customization
- Implement difficulty progression and new enemy types


### Join & Strike

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/join-and-strike-stick-fight/id1551302061)

Assemble a growing army of stickmen, collect weapons, and engage in thrilling shooting battles. Build your defense and clash with powerful bosses in this action-packed adventure.

**Highlights:** Addictive stickman gameplay, One-finger control, Realistic ragdoll 3D stickmen, Upgrade stickmen and army, Merge abilities and weapons, Fight epic bosses, Build defense base

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gems 100 | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gems 550 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Gems 1200 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gems 3500 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Gems 7500 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Fun mechanics
- 💡 Unique gameplay
- 🕹️ Addictive experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔍 Misleading advertising
- 🔋 Excessive ads
- 💰 Monetization issues

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing on level 6
- Reward system not working
- Progression issues
- Sound problems after watching ads

**Requested features**

- More content updates
- Improved performance
- Removal of ads
- Multiplayer mode
- Custom map editor


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Base Attack free?

Base Attack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Join & Strike free?

Join & Strike is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Base Attack or Join & Strike?

Base Attack is rated higher. Base Attack averages 4.6 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Join & Strike averages 4.5 from 4.2K ratings.

### Do Base Attack or Join & Strike have ads?

Both Base Attack and Join & Strike show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Base Attack or Join & Strike?

Base Attack ships an update monthly, and Join & Strike weekly. Most recently, Base Attack was updated on November 10, 2026 and Join & Strike on November 11, 2026.

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