# Stick vs Populus Run

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stick at none against Populus Run's 1. Stick also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 70%). Populus Run's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 2) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Populus Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Stick asks for nothing beyond the download.

Populus Run holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Populus Run has 1.5K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Stick's written reviews are positive against 70% of Populus Run's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stick | Populus Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stick-game/id1568707756/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/populus-run/id6470197867/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 69.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 523 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.5** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Stvya Sharma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568679005) | [FIFTYTWO](https://appshunter.io/developer/853087985) |

## What reviewers say

### Stick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stick-game/id1568707756)

An arcade game for iPhone and iPod touch. Experience classic gameplay with simple controls and engaging challenges. Perfect for quick gaming sessions.

**Highlights:** Arcade gameplay, Simple controls, Engaging challenges, Mobile gaming

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Populus Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/populus-run/id6470197867)

Control a crowd of people in this unique running game. Dodge obstacles, battle quirky bosses, and discover hidden characters. Enjoy the full experience with a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Control a crowd of people, Dodge giant fast food, Slide down pipes, Battle rapper bosses, Hardcore mode, Collect secret characters, Original soundtrack

**Features:** Game Controller support, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Amazing game
- 👍 Great developers
- 👍 Fantastic music
- 👍 Relaxing and fun
- 👍 Colorful and visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall after first few levels
- 🐛 Occasional performance issues
- 🐛 Compatibility problems on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing on login screen
- Graphical glitches on certain devices
- Saved data not restoring properly

**Requested features**

- Make the full game free to play
- Add more levels and worlds
- Improve level selection UI
- Allow customization of controls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stick free?

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

### Is Populus Run free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stick or Populus Run?

Populus Run is rated higher. Stick averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Populus Run averages 4.7 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Stick or Populus Run have ads?

Neither Stick nor Populus Run shows ads.

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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.*