# StickWars vs Backflip Madness

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Backflip Madness at none against StickWars's 1. Backflip Madness also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 110) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). StickWars's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

StickWars costs $0.99 and Backflip Madness $0.99 up front. StickWars sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Backflip Madness asks for nothing beyond the download.

Backflip Madness holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backflip Madness has 13K 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 82% of Backflip Madness's.

StickWars ships an update monthly, Backflip Madness every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StickWars | Backflip Madness |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (110 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickwars/id309527804/reviews) | **[4.5 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backflip-madness/id564874986/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 110 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | 68.1% of reviews | **82.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #142 | **#25** |
| Size | 17 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [John E. Hartzog](https://appshunter.io/developer/309527807) | [Gamesoul Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/438126657) |

## What reviewers say

### StickWars

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

**Currently charting:** #142 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


### Backflip Madness

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backflip-madness/id564874986)

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Paid · Casual, #74 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Perform spectacular tricks and stunts in this fast-paced extreme sports game. Master parkour acrobatics, execute multiple backflips, and compete for high scores. Enjoy realistic physics and unlock achievements.

**Highlights:** Multiple backflips and locations, Parkour/Free running acrobatics, Realistic ragdoll physics, Achievements and leaderboards, Action replay

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun and challenging
- 🎨 Unique control scheme
- 🤸‍♂️ Realistic backflipping physics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🕰️ Limited number of levels
- 🔁 Repetitive after completing levels
- 🎨 Basic graphics

**Reported bugs**

- Replay feature not working
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Inconsistent landing detection

**Requested features**

- More levels and obstacles
- Ability to save and share replays
- More character customization options
- Additional backflip types and moves
- Multiplayer or competitive modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StickWars free?

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

### Is Backflip Madness free?

Backflip Madness costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, StickWars or Backflip Madness?

Backflip Madness is rated higher. StickWars averages 4.3 out of 5 from 110 ratings, while Backflip Madness averages 4.5 from 13K ratings.

### Do StickWars or Backflip Madness have ads?

Neither StickWars nor Backflip Madness shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StickWars or Backflip Madness?

StickWars ships an update monthly, and Backflip Madness every 5 months. Most recently, StickWars was updated on October 14, 2026 and Backflip Madness on October 15, 2026.

### Which is more popular, StickWars or Backflip Madness?

StickWars currently peaks at #142 in the App Store charts, and Backflip Madness at #25. 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.*