# Long Sticks vs Ninja Runner

The clearest difference is rating: Ninja Runner at 5.0 against Long Sticks's 1.0. Ninja Runner also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). Long Sticks's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Ninja Runner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Long Sticks has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Long Sticks ships an update fortnightly, Ninja Runner every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Long Sticks | Ninja Runner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/long-sticks/id1597131638/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ninja-runner-split/id1621604077/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 124 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Firat ZEREN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493122790) | [Isaac Paschall](https://appshunter.io/developer/1613618375) |

## What reviewers say

### Long Sticks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/long-sticks/id1597131638)

Collect stick parts to extend your character's length and navigate through levels. The goal is to grow as long as possible to successfully complete each stage.

**Highlights:** Collect stick parts, Extend character length, Complete levels, Simple gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ninja Runner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ninja-runner-split/id1621604077)

This game combines classic endless runner mechanics with a unique teleportation twist. Navigate obstacles, collect power-ups, and compete in various modes including single-player, split-screen with a friend, and online tournaments. Unlock achievements as you strive for high scores.

**Highlights:** Teleportation mechanic, Split-screen multiplayer, Online tournaments, Obstacle avoidance, Achievement system, High score chasing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Long Sticks free?

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

### Is Ninja Runner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Long Sticks or Ninja Runner?

Ninja Runner is rated higher. Long Sticks averages 1.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Ninja Runner averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Long Sticks or Ninja Runner have ads?

Long Sticks shows ads; Ninja Runner does not.

### Which is updated more often, Long Sticks or Ninja Runner?

Long Sticks ships an update fortnightly, and Ninja Runner every 2 days. Most recently, Long Sticks was updated on September 16, 2026 and Ninja Runner on July 5, 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.*