# Companions vs Stickman Raid

The clearest difference is ads: Companions at none against Stickman Raid's shown. Companions also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 30 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Stickman Raid's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Companions sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Stickman Raid sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Companions holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Companions's written reviews are positive against 80% of Stickman Raid's.

Companions ships an update every 3 months, Stickman Raid every 30 months. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Companions | Stickman Raid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/companions/id418974698/reviews)** | [4.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickman-raid/id1535379068/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **82.4% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 30 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 79 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Smuttlewerk Interactive UG (haftungsbeschrankt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/418974701) | [Iurii Nikshych](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063041117) |

## What reviewers say

### Companions

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/companions/id418974698)

Embark on an epic campaign in this old-school dungeon crawler. Lead four companions through a world threatened by darkness, utilizing diverse classes, skills, and tactical combat. With a deep storyline and endless replayability, prepare for challenging battles and a rich adventure.

**Highlights:** 10+ hour campaign, Multiple party combinations, Endless replayability, 3 classes per race, 40+ skills, Gather 100+ items, Tactical pause

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Ur-Steel | $0.99 | one-time |
| 12 Ur-Steel | $1.99 | one-time |
| 35 Ur-Steel | $4.99 | one-time |
| 80 Ur-Steel | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Deep tactical combat system with strategic pause mechanic
- 📖 Engaging story with humor and character development
- 🎨 Quality graphics and visual presentation
- 👥 Unique multi-character control with diverse class options
- ⚔️ Challenging gameplay that rewards careful planning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎮 Awkward and fiddly touch controls
- 📱 Difficult multi-character management during combat
- ⏱️ Restrictive tactical pause timer creates frustration
- 🗺️ Limited camera/map controls and no minimap
- 🐢 Slow character movement through dungeons

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on startup or when party members die
- Freezing at loading screen on iPad 2
- Characters unable to interact with destructible objects in certain rooms
- Characters getting stuck during pathfinding
- Mages unable to cast area spells in some situations

**Requested features**

- Minimap or map overview feature
- Single-finger screen panning instead of two-finger requirement
- Turn-based mode option for combat
- Group movement and formation commands
- Longer or unlimited tactical pause timer


### Stickman Raid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickman-raid/id1535379068)

Embark on an epic adventure to save a fantasy world from shadow demons. Choose from various stick warrior classes and battle through dungeons filled with zombies, dragons, and demon knights. Build your faction of champions in this laid-back RPG.

**Highlights:** Fantasy world defense, Multiple stick warrior classes, Dungeon raiding, Faction building, 3D stickman enemies, RPG battle mechanics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Mode | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 86000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 125000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 165000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 235000 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Companions free?

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

### Is Stickman Raid free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Companions or Stickman Raid?

Companions is rated higher. Companions averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Stickman Raid averages 4.6 from 7 ratings.

### Do Companions or Stickman Raid have ads?

Stickman Raid shows ads; Companions does not.

### Which is updated more often, Companions or Stickman Raid?

Companions ships an update every 3 months, and Stickman Raid every 30 months. Most recently, Companions was updated on October 14, 2026 and Stickman Raid on October 14, 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.*