StickWars vs Tank Hero
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
StickWars
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.
- Unlimited rounds
- Shake to deploy bombers
- Multi-touch spellcasting
- Use captured figures for defense
- Free Ultimate Challenge games
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StickWars is a fast-paced, action-packed game that requires lightning-fast fingers and cunning strategy. Defend your kingdom against the invading stick figure army. Tap, flick, and shake your way to victory in the top castle defense game for iPhone/iPod touch. FEATURES - Unlimited rounds. Play until you’re defeated. - Shake to deploy bombers, and again to detonate! - Use multi-touch to command your wizards, casting meteors and other spells. - Use captured stick figures to build up defense. - Two free StickWars Ultimate Challenge games.
Tank Hero
Engage in fast-paced 3D tank combat across dangerous arenas. Utilize a variety of weapons to defeat cunning AI enemies and progress through numerous levels. Experience immersive graphics and multiple game modes.
- Fast-paced 3D tank action
- 120 levels across three worlds
- Multiple game modes (Campaign, Survival, Time Trial)
- Variety of weapons (cannons, heat seekers, grenades)
- Six AI tank types to battle
- Beautiful 3D graphics
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Battle through dangerous arenas and become the Tank Hero! Fast paced 3D tank action on your iPhone. Take out your enemies with cannons, heat seekers, grenades, and howitzers. Battle against cunning enemies and become the Tank Hero! Played by over 10 million users around the world, Tank Hero is now available for iOS devices with new and improved graphics and gameplay. FEATURES: * Beautiful 3D graphics with realtime shadows and dynamic lighting * 120 levels spanning three unique worlds * 3 game modes: Campaign, Survival, and Time Trial * 6 weapons to choose from * 6 types of AI tanks to fight against * 3 control schemes to match your gaming style Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/intent/user?screen_name=clapfoot Join us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/clapfoot NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE FOLLOWING IOS DEVICES: - 1st or 2nd generation IPod Touch - Original 1st generation iPhone - iPhone 3G
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tank Hero at none against StickWars's 1. Tank Hero also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 110). StickWars's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
StickWars costs $0.99 and Tank Hero $0.99 up front. StickWars sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tank Hero asks for nothing beyond the download.
Tank Hero holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tank Hero has 1.5K ratings behind it against 110, 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 76% of Tank Hero's.
StickWars ships an update monthly, Tank Hero every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StickWars | Tank Hero |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.3 (110 ratings) | 4.7 (1.5K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 68.1% of reviews | 76.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 110 | 1.5K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #120 | #28 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 9.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | John E. Hartzog | Clapfoot Inc. |
Customer experience
StickWars
Tank Hero
User reviews
StickWars
From 110 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎮 Addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Fun and engaging
- 💰 Good value for money
- 🕰️ Nostalgic experience
Room to improve
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🕰️ Slow progression
- 🤖 Unresponsive AI
- 💰 High upkeep costs
Tank Hero
From 1.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Simple but effective controls
- 💎 Great value for money
- 🎮 Nostalgic and reminiscent of classic tank games
- 🎨 Decent graphics and visuals
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🕹️ Frustrating controls at times
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay after a while
- 🆕 Lack of updates and new content
- 📱 Compatibility issues with newer devices
Bugs and requests
StickWars
Reported bugs
5 issues- 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
7 requests- More enemy variety
- Ability to upgrade/customize troops
- New game modes and challenges
- Improved save/load functionality
- Expanded spell/ability system
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- Larger castle/fortress upgrades
- Multiplayer or co-op mode
Tank Hero
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Achievements not unlocking properly
- Difficulty spikes in later levels
- Sound issues on some platforms
Requested features
5 requests- Multiplayer mode
- More levels and worlds
- Weapon and tank upgrades
- Improved graphics and visuals
- Customization options
In-app purchases
StickWars
- StickWars Bonus Challenges$0.99
Tank Hero
No in-app purchases
