# StickWars vs Mega Run

The clearest difference is price: Mega Run at Free against StickWars's $0.99. Mega Run also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 110) and review sentiment (79% vs 68%). StickWars's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.3 vs 3.9). On update cadence, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Mega Run is free to download; StickWars costs $0.99 up front. StickWars sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Mega Run sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

StickWars holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mega Run has 1.2K ratings behind it against 110, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of StickWars's written reviews are positive against 79% of Mega Run's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StickWars | Mega Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.3 (110 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickwars/id309527804/reviews)** | [3.9 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mega-run-redfords-adventure/id521906541/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 110 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 68.1% of reviews | **78.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#98** | — |
| Size | 17 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [John E. Hartzog](https://appshunter.io/developer/309527807) | [Get Set Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/335928800) |

## What reviewers say

### StickWars

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

**Currently charting:** #98 Top Paid · Casual, #161 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


### Mega Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mega-run-redfords-adventure/id521906541)

Embark on an epic platforming adventure to rescue kidnapped siblings. Explore vibrant worlds, collect coins and gems, and utilize explosive powerups. Unlock new characters and uncover hundreds of secrets across dozens of challenging stages.

**Highlights:** Eye-popping cartoon graphics, Epic platform action, Simple tap control, Hundreds of stages and worlds, Hundreds of secrets and collectables, 28 explosive powerups, Unlockable characters

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small MP Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Bag of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium MP Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bag of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy Everything | $6.99 | one-time |
| Super MP Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Super Bag of Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega MP Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bag of Coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Cute and colorful graphics
- 💎 Challenging to collect all gems
- 🕹️ Simple and easy to control

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when using certain power-ups
- 🔁 Repetitive level designs
- 💰 In-app purchases can get expensive
- 🕹️ Controls can be frustrating at times

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not unlocking despite meeting requirements
- Invisible obstacles causing unexpected deaths
- Game freezing or crashing on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and worlds to explore
- Ability to save progress and resume later
- Option to control character movement manually
- Achievements and leaderboards integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StickWars free?

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

### Is Mega Run free?

Mega Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, StickWars or Mega Run?

StickWars is rated higher. StickWars averages 4.3 out of 5 from 110 ratings, while Mega Run averages 3.9 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do StickWars or Mega Run have ads?

Mega Run shows ads; StickWars does not.

### Which is updated more often, StickWars or Mega Run?

StickWars ships an update monthly, and Mega Run monthly. Most recently, StickWars was updated on October 19, 2026 and Mega Run on October 21, 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.*