# Stick Tennis vs Aussie Rules Hero

The clearest difference is rating: Stick Tennis at 4.7 against Aussie Rules Hero's 4.3. Stick Tennis also leads on ratings volume (7.8K vs 42). Aussie Rules Hero's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stick Tennis sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Aussie Rules Hero sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stick Tennis holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stick Tennis has 7.8K ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 59% and 59% positive.

Stick Tennis ships an update every 2 months, Aussie Rules Hero every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stick Tennis | Aussie Rules Hero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (7.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stick-tennis/id507086545/reviews)** | [4.3 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aussie-rules-hero/id1114261491/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.8K** | 42 |
| Positive reviews | 59.1% of reviews | **59.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stick Sports Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/406781623) | [NORMAN ROZENTAL](https://appshunter.io/developer/901361103) |

## What reviewers say

### Stick Tennis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stick-tennis/id507086545)

Experience fast-paced tennis with simple controls and deep physics. Master unique player styles, unlock courts and characters, and compete in various game modes. Enjoy addictive gameplay that's easy to learn but challenging to master.

**Highlights:** Easy one-fingered swipe controls, Sophisticated physics engine, World Domination mode, Unlockable players and courts, Daily Challenge mode, Casual Sets Tennis Club

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stick Cheetah | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stick Standard SI 135 | $0.99 | one-time |
| All 2012 Slams | $1.99 | one-time |
| All 2013 Slams (Stick Tennis) | $1.99 | one-time |
| StickPro Power | $1.99 | one-time |
| 120 Balls | $1.99 | one-time |
| World Domination | $2.99 | one-time |
| StickPro Accura | $2.99 | one-time |
| StickUltima GS 5 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Stick Ultima X900 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎾 Great game
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🕰️ Good time killer
- 🏆 Challenging tournaments

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Overpowered AI opponents
- 💰 Paywall for better rackets
- 🤯 Frustrating difficulty spikes
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🚫 Limited player/court customization

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes on loading screens
- Inconsistent ball detection
- Unresponsive player controls

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- Difficulty settings
- Career mode with rankings
- Longer grand slam formats
- More player/court variety


### Aussie Rules Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aussie-rules-hero/id1114261491)

Experience retro arcade-style Australian Rules Football goal kicking. Tap to kick, aim for the posts, and contend with changing wind and time. Unlock heads, customize your hero, and master various challenging game modes.

**Highlights:** Retro 8-bit arcade style, Goal kicking gameplay, Dynamic wind and time mechanics, Unlockable heads and customization, Multiple game modes, 3 difficulty levels, Leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Heads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🎵 Great AFL theme songs included
- ⚡ Works without WiFi/internet
- 🎯 Simple and easy to learn
- ⏱️ Good time-killer game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and crashes
- 📺 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
- 🎯 Aiming/kicking mechanics confusing
- 💨 Wind mechanics too unpredictable
- ⚖️ 'Out on the full' rule too harsh

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes and turns black screen
- Out on the full called incorrectly when ball is clearly in bounds
- Wind changes mid-kick unexpectedly
- Winning matches show as losses
- Aiming reticle moves without player input

**Requested features**

- Career/Season mode with 23-round fixtures
- Multiplayer online gameplay
- AFLW women's teams and players
- Finals/Top 8 knockout mode
- Custom profile pictures


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stick Tennis free?

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

### Is Aussie Rules Hero free?

Aussie Rules Hero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Stick Tennis or Aussie Rules Hero?

Stick Tennis is rated higher. Stick Tennis averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.8K ratings, while Aussie Rules Hero averages 4.3 from 42 ratings.

### Do Stick Tennis or Aussie Rules Hero have ads?

Both Stick Tennis and Aussie Rules Hero show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stick Tennis or Aussie Rules Hero?

Stick Tennis ships an update every 2 months, and Aussie Rules Hero every 4 months. Most recently, Stick Tennis was updated on November 10, 2026 and Aussie Rules Hero on November 11, 2026.

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