# Balloon Race 3D! vs Count Stickman

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Balloon Race 3D! at none against Count Stickman's 3. Count Stickman's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 14 months) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 4). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Count Stickman sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Balloon Race 3D! asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Balloon Race 3D! against 4.7 for Count Stickman. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Count Stickman has 1.2K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Balloon Race 3D! ships an update every 14 months, Count Stickman monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Balloon Race 3D! | Count Stickman |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balloon-race-3d/id1574500944/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-stickman-run-master-3d/id6444327022/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 38.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 216 MB | 261 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [广杰 周](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059287118) | [Phan Tu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1694643313) |

## What reviewers say

### Balloon Race 3D!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balloon-race-3d/id1574500944)

Compete in a skydiving race, using balloons to gain altitude and reach the finish line. Strategically use shortcuts and interact with opponents to secure victory. Experience the thrill of balloon-powered flight.

**Highlights:** Race against opponents, Use balloons for altitude, Take shortcuts, Interact with opponents, Collect balloons

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Balloon Race 3D! free?

Balloon Race 3D! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Count Stickman free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Balloon Race 3D! or Count Stickman?

Balloon Race 3D! is rated higher. Balloon Race 3D! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Count Stickman averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Balloon Race 3D! or Count Stickman have ads?

Both Balloon Race 3D! and Count Stickman show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Balloon Race 3D! or Count Stickman?

Balloon Race 3D! ships an update every 14 months, and Count Stickman monthly. Most recently, Balloon Race 3D! was updated on November 3, 2026 and Count Stickman on November 7, 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.*