# Control a GIANT vs Mechastick Fighter

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mechastick Fighter at 97% against Control a GIANT's 40%. Mechastick Fighter also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.6) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 8). Control a GIANT's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, 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.

Mechastick Fighter holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mechastick Fighter has 1.3K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Control a GIANT's written reviews are positive against 97% of Mechastick Fighter's.

Control a GIANT ships an update every 5 days, Mechastick Fighter every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Control a GIANT | Mechastick Fighter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-a-giant/id1606898031/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mechastick-fighter/id6761532588/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **97.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 176 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Five More Minutes Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481265097) | [GIVE UP GAMES FZCO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709506263) |

## What reviewers say

### Control a GIANT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-a-giant/id1606898031)

Experience the world from a colossal perspective. Control the massive limbs and powerful roar of a giant in this unique first-person simulation game.

**Highlights:** Giant POV gameplay, Control legs and hands, Giant roar mechanic, Immersive simulation

**In-app purchases:** none


### Mechastick Fighter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mechastick-fighter/id6761532588)

Engage in fast-paced 2D robot combat with ragdoll physics. Enjoy local multiplayer for up to four players on a single device, with controller support and destructible environments. Customize your robot and explore various character options for a unique fighting experience.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced 2D robot ragdoll fighting, Local multiplayer (1-4 players), Controller support, Destructible environments, Robot customization and transformation, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Control a GIANT free?

Control a GIANT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mechastick Fighter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Control a GIANT or Mechastick Fighter?

Mechastick Fighter is rated higher. Control a GIANT averages 3.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Mechastick Fighter averages 4.9 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Control a GIANT or Mechastick Fighter have ads?

Mechastick Fighter shows ads; Control a GIANT does not.

### Which is updated more often, Control a GIANT or Mechastick Fighter?

Control a GIANT ships an update every 5 days, and Mechastick Fighter every 10 days. Most recently, Control a GIANT was updated on November 3, 2026 and Mechastick Fighter on October 31, 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.*