# Long Neck Run vs Count Stickman

Long Neck Run and Count Stickman both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 69% of Long Neck Run's written reviews are positive against 38% of Count Stickman's. Long Neck Run also leads on ratings volume (87K vs 1.2K). Count Stickman's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Long Neck 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 Long Neck Run against 4.7 for Count Stickman. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Long Neck Run has 87K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Long Neck Run's written reviews are positive against 38% of Count Stickman's.

Long Neck Run ships an update every 3 months, Count Stickman monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Long Neck Run | Count Stickman |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (87K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/long-neck-run/id1571972385/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-stickman-run-master-3d/id6444327022/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **87K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | **68.6% of reviews** | 38.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 255 MB | 261 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Dual Cat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1371966707) | [Phan Tu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1694643313) |

## What reviewers say

### Long Neck Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/long-neck-run/id1571972385)

An engaging obstacle racing game where players control a character to grow their neck by collecting rings. Navigate challenging levels, avoid traps, and collect rewards to unlock new skins and bonuses. The game offers quick play sessions and a shop for cosmetic upgrades.

**Highlights:** Collect rings to grow your neck, Avoid traps and pitfalls, Unlockable skins and cosmetic items, Finger-swipe controls, Increasing difficulty levels, Collect keys and gemstones

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Amazing game
- 🚀 Works offline
- 💎 Easy to get gems
- 🤩 Fun and addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Too many ads
- 🙄 Ads after every level
- 🤯 Ads even after paying for ad-free
- 😤 Ads ruin the gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Game glitches and lags
- Incorrect math calculations for multipliers
- Inconsistent scoring and progression

**Requested features**

- More levels and obstacles to reach
- Ability to choose level or character
- Less ads or option to permanently remove ads
- More skins and customization options


### 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 Long Neck Run free?

Long Neck 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, Long Neck Run or Count Stickman?

Count Stickman is rated higher. Long Neck Run averages 4.6 out of 5 from 87K ratings, while Count Stickman averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Long Neck Run or Count Stickman have ads?

Both Long Neck Run and Count Stickman show ads.

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

Long Neck Run ships an update every 3 months, and Count Stickman monthly. Most recently, Long Neck Run was updated on October 28, 2026 and Count Stickman on October 27, 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.*