# Chicks vs valistroke

The clearest difference is rating: valistroke at 4.0 against Chicks's 3.0. valistroke also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (85% vs 62%). Chicks's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chicks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. valistroke asks for nothing beyond the download.

valistroke holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chicks has 87 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Chicks's written reviews are positive against 85% of valistroke's.

Chicks ships an update every 2 months, valistroke every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chicks | valistroke |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chicks/id358348579/reviews) | **[4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/valistroke/id362074391/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **87** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 62.3% of reviews | **85.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 28 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **3.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Triniti Interactive Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/328034860) | [DAN-BALL](https://appshunter.io/developer/348592290) |

## What reviewers say

### Chicks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chicks/id358348579)

Guide a group of chicks through a mysterious portal to another dimension. Use various tools to help them navigate obstacles and escape back to their meadow before time runs out. This puzzle game features delightful animation and challenging levels.

**Highlights:** 32 unique levels, 4 whimsical environments, 8 different tools, Delightful animation, Fast-forward button, Double tap zooming

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chicks Skip Stages Pack | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Cute graphics
- 🚀 Great time killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices
- 🐛 Screen rotation problems
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Game not configured for newer phones
- Screen gets cut off in landscape mode
- Crashes on launch or during gameplay

**Requested features**

- More levels
- Faster gameplay speed
- Ability to reset all levels


### valistroke

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/valistroke/id362074391)

Trace numbers in order with a single stroke to reach the goal within a time limit. This fast-paced puzzle game challenges your reflexes and judgment, offering a fun way to train your brain and compete for high scores.

**Highlights:** Trace numbers in order, Time limit challenges, High score competition, Brain training tool, Leaderboard integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 💡 Addictive and fun
- 👍 Simple and polished
- 💡 Creative and original
- 🚀 Quick to learn

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Shallow gameplay
- 😵 Difficult typography/font
- 😵 Fast-paced can be overwhelming
- 😵 Flashing screens cause headaches
- 🐛 Freezing issues

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes
- No controls for sound and going back
- Flashing screens cause headaches

**Requested features**

- Update the app
- Add more levels
- Make Powder Game
- Make Stick Ranger
- Make Treasure Cube app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chicks free?

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

### Is valistroke free?

valistroke is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Chicks or valistroke?

valistroke is rated higher. Chicks averages 3.0 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while valistroke averages 4.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Chicks or valistroke have ads?

valistroke shows ads; Chicks does not.

### Which is updated more often, Chicks or valistroke?

Chicks ships an update every 2 months, and valistroke every 6 months. Most recently, Chicks was updated on October 15, 2026 and valistroke on October 10, 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.*