# StickWars vs A Little War

The clearest difference is price: A Little War at Free against StickWars's $0.99. A Little War also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (11K vs 110). StickWars's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#126 vs unranked). On review sentiment, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

A Little War holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: A Little War has 11K 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 A Little War's.

StickWars ships an update monthly, A Little War every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | StickWars | A Little War |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (110 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickwars/id309527804/reviews) | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-little-war/id511841021/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 110 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | 68.3% of reviews | **76.2% 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 | **#126** | — |
| Size | 17 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [John E. Hartzog](https://appshunter.io/developer/309527807) | [Bakumens Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/331752704) |

## What reviewers say

### StickWars

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

**Currently charting:** #126 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


### A Little War

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-little-war/id511841021)

Lead your army in an epic fantasy battle against an onslaught of Orcs and Evil Dragons. Command diverse troops, utilize magic skills, and strategically level up your hero and soldiers to defend your homeland. Enjoy fast-paced combat across 100 challenging levels.

**Highlights:** Command up to 100 soldiers, 6 magic skills, Fast, urgent battles, Command 3 military branches, Level-up soldiers and hero stats, 100 challenging levels

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Micro Gold Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Elf Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mini Key Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mini God Power Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skill 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gift | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mini Gold Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Little Gold Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Key Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gold Package | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Enjoyable gameplay
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 🚀 No energy needed to play
- 💎 Great value for free game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 🔑 Lack of keys to open chests
- ⚔️ Unbalanced boss battles

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when playing 'Search for Oasis'
- Freezing issues after using abilities
- Inconsistent star rating system
- Forced tutorial soft-locks progression

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and content
- Improve key drop rates
- Implement better progression system
- Add multiplayer or PvP mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StickWars free?

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

### Is A Little War free?

A Little War is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, StickWars or A Little War?

A Little War is rated higher. StickWars averages 4.3 out of 5 from 110 ratings, while A Little War averages 4.7 from 11K ratings.

### Do StickWars or A Little War have ads?

A Little War shows ads; StickWars does not.

### Which is updated more often, StickWars or A Little War?

StickWars ships an update monthly, and A Little War every 3 weeks. Most recently, StickWars was updated on October 1, 2026 and A Little War on October 1, 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.*