# Raid Rush vs Stick Blaster

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stick Blaster at 100% against Raid Rush's 19%. Stick Blaster also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Raid Rush's advantage is ratings volume (57K vs 6) and chart position (#18 vs unranked). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Raid Rush sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Stick Blaster asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stick Blaster holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Raid Rush has 57K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of Raid Rush's written reviews are positive against 100% of Stick Blaster's.

Raid Rush ships an update every 10 days, Stick Blaster every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Raid Rush | Stick Blaster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (57K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raid-rush-tower-defense-td/id1662335371/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stick-blaster/id6755127440/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **57K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 19.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#18** | — |
| Size | 237 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Panteon Yazilim Oyun Egitim Teknolojileri ve Hizmetleri Sanayi Ticaret Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/545605917) | [The DezLab LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852097380) |

## What reviewers say

### Raid Rush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raid-rush-tower-defense-td/id1662335371)

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Grossing · Action, #33 Top Grossing · Strategy, #56 Top Free · Strategy, #90 Top Free · Action, #157 Top Grossing · Games (US App Store)

Engage in a unique tower defense experience where strategy meets chance. Assemble a battle deck, strategically place towers and roads, and defend your base against waves of enemies. Level up, unlock new units, and compete in events to claim victory.

**Highlights:** Strategic tower and road placement, Random tower card draws, Deck building and unit upgrades, Path control for enemy routes, Diverse maps and enemy types, Events and tournaments, Daily rewards and quests

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Auto Play Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Mega Monthly Card | $15.99 | per month |
| Raid Rush Pack 7 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Raid Rush Pack 8 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Raid Rush Pack 9 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Raid Rush Pack 10 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Raid Rush Pack 15 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Raid Rush Pack 21 | $15.99 | one-time |
| Raid Rush Pack 25 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Raid Rush Pack 54 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game mechanics
- 👍 Unique tower/path building
- 💡 Randomized card system
- 🚀 Engaging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy, crashes often
- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 🔀 Random card selection issues
- 🤯 Difficulty spikes too high

**Reported bugs**

- Progress not saving properly
- Ads not working as intended
- Crashes on new updates
- Inconsistent card selection

**Requested features**

- More tower/upgrade options
- Ability to choose towers/paths
- Endless/survival mode
- Better progression system


### Stick Blaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stick-blaster/id6755127440)

Embark on a 2D adventure and showcase your abilities in this engaging game. Friendly for all ages, it offers an easy-to-learn and play experience with competitive stat comparisons.

**Highlights:** 2D adventure gameplay, Skill showcasing, Stat comparisons, Easy to use, Friendly for all ages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Raid Rush free?

Raid Rush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Stick Blaster free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Raid Rush or Stick Blaster?

Stick Blaster is rated higher. Raid Rush averages 4.5 out of 5 from 57K ratings, while Stick Blaster averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Raid Rush or Stick Blaster have ads?

Raid Rush shows ads; Stick Blaster does not.

### Which is updated more often, Raid Rush or Stick Blaster?

Raid Rush ships an update every 10 days, and Stick Blaster every 3 days. Most recently, Raid Rush was updated on November 11, 2026 and Stick Blaster on November 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.*