# StickWars vs War Tortoise 2

The clearest difference is price: War Tortoise 2 at Free against StickWars's $0.99. War Tortoise 2 also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (24K vs 113). StickWars's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#111 vs unranked). On update cadence, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

War Tortoise 2 is free to download; StickWars costs $0.99 up front. StickWars sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and War Tortoise 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

War Tortoise 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: War Tortoise 2 has 24K ratings behind it against 113, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of StickWars's written reviews are positive against 78% of War Tortoise 2's.

StickWars ships an update monthly, War Tortoise 2 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StickWars | War Tortoise 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (113 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickwars/id309527804/reviews) | **[4.9 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/war-tortoise-2/id1488000116/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 113 | **24K** |
| Positive reviews | 68.1% of reviews | **77.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#111** | — |
| Size | 17 MB | 1.3 GB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [John E. Hartzog](https://appshunter.io/developer/309527807) | [Foursaken Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/366197999) |

## What reviewers say

### StickWars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickwars/id309527804)

**Currently charting:** #111 Top Paid · Casual, #179 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Defend your kingdom in this fast-paced castle defense game. Tap, flick, and shake to deploy troops and cast spells against an invading stick figure army. Play unlimited rounds and use captured enemies to strengthen your defenses.

**Highlights:** Unlimited rounds, Shake to deploy bombers, Multi-touch spellcasting, Use captured figures for defense, Free Ultimate Challenge games

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StickWars Bonus Challenges | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Fun and engaging
- 💰 Good value for money
- 🕰️ Nostalgic experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🕰️ Slow progression
- 🤖 Unresponsive AI
- 💰 High upkeep costs

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on certain levels
- Bomber units not functioning properly
- Enemies clipping through walls
- Wizard spells not working as intended
- Saving and loading issues

**Requested features**

- More enemy variety
- Ability to upgrade/customize troops
- New game modes and challenges
- Improved save/load functionality
- Expanded spell/ability system


### War Tortoise 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/war-tortoise-2/id1488000116)

Pilot a heavily armed War Tortoise, exploring a vast world, upgrading its weapons and armor, and recruiting units to battle enemies. This idle shooter combines exploration, incremental upgrades, and strategic combat with stunning graphics.

**Highlights:** Pilot a War Tortoise, Explore a vast world, Upgrade weapons and armor, Recruit units and build defenses, Collect resources, Idle shooter gameplay, Collect pilots and heroes

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| War Gems 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| War Gems 5 | $7.99 | one-time |
| War Gems 6 | $9.99 | one-time |
| War Gems 7 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 8 | $14.99 | one-time |
| War Gems 8 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 6 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 🚀 Fun gameplay
- 🚀 Offline playable
- 🚀 Excellent graphics
- 🚀 Addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Bugs with certain features
- 🐛 Progression issues
- 💰 Expensive upgrades

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when reaching high levels
- Progression blocked by upgrade requirements
- Certain enemies getting stuck behind tortoise

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More customization options
- Ability to disable hints/tips
- Improved enemy variety
- Faster travel speed


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StickWars free?

StickWars costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is War Tortoise 2 free?

War Tortoise 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, StickWars or War Tortoise 2?

War Tortoise 2 is rated higher. StickWars averages 4.2 out of 5 from 113 ratings, while War Tortoise 2 averages 4.9 from 24K ratings.

### Do StickWars or War Tortoise 2 have ads?

War Tortoise 2 shows ads; StickWars does not.

### Which is updated more often, StickWars or War Tortoise 2?

StickWars ships an update monthly, and War Tortoise 2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, StickWars was updated on November 10, 2026 and War Tortoise 2 on November 11, 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.*