# StickWars vs Tank Hero

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | StickWars | Tank Hero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (110 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickwars/id309527804/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tank-hero/id438314348/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 110 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 68.1% of reviews | **76.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #128 | **#30** |
| Size | 17 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 9.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [John E. Hartzog](https://appshunter.io/developer/309527807) | [Clapfoot Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/438314351) |

## What reviewers say

### StickWars

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

**Currently charting:** #128 Top Paid · Casual (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


### Tank Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tank-hero/id438314348)

**Currently charting:** #30 Top Paid · Casual, #79 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Simple but effective controls
- 💎 Great value for money
- 🎮 Nostalgic and reminiscent of classic tank games
- 🎨 Decent graphics and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🕹️ Frustrating controls at times
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay after a while
- 🆕 Lack of updates and new content
- 📱 Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Achievements not unlocking properly
- Difficulty spikes in later levels
- Sound issues on some platforms

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More levels and worlds
- Weapon and tank upgrades
- Improved graphics and visuals
- Customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StickWars free?

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

### Is Tank Hero free?

Tank Hero costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, StickWars or Tank Hero?

Tank Hero is rated higher. StickWars averages 4.3 out of 5 from 110 ratings, while Tank Hero averages 4.7 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do StickWars or Tank Hero have ads?

Neither StickWars nor Tank Hero shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StickWars or Tank Hero?

StickWars ships an update monthly, and Tank Hero every 8 months. Most recently, StickWars was updated on October 17, 2026 and Tank Hero on October 19, 2026.

### Which is more popular, StickWars or Tank Hero?

StickWars currently peaks at #128 in the App Store charts, and Tank Hero at #30. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*