Stick Tennis vs Gridnostix
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stick Tennis
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.
- Easy one-fingered swipe controls
- Sophisticated physics engine
- World Domination mode
- Unlockable players and courts
- Daily Challenge mode
- Casual Sets Tennis Club
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◆ WIRED - Essential App ◆ The Telegraph - Must Have App ◆ Easy to play yet difficult to master, Stick Tennis offers fast and fluid gameplay and a huge range of unique player styles and characteristics to unlock and play. With just a simple one-fingered swipe you’ll soon be thumping crosscourt winners, yet at the core of Stick Tennis is a highly sophisticated physics engine that rewards tactical play. * Take on the all-time greats in WORLD DOMINATION * Steer your favorite player to success in the SLAMS * Earn trophies in the DAILY CHALLENGE * Improve your game at the CASUAL SETS TENNIS CLUB * Unlock TEN realistic court surfaces from around the globe * Unlock more than SEVENTY players New balls please! Important message: This game includes in-app purchases *** New York Times “If you’re into tennis even just a bit you may love Stick Tennis. It has cute graphics and surprisingly good gameplay.” The Sun “Incredibly addictive. You’ll soon find yourself hooked.” Pocketgamer ‘Top Ten’ “It’s often better when sports games go all out for raw, demented playability. Stick Tennis demands instant reactions. Get this.” *** Follow us on Twitter: @StickSports
Gridnostix
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Prove racing knowledge by predicting the outcome of every race. Create private leagues to compete against your friends, climb the leaderboards, and earn bragging rights. With support for Formula 1, IndyCar, NASCAR, and MotoGP, the action never stops.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gridnostix at none against Stick Tennis's 11. Gridnostix also leads on ads (none vs shown). Stick Tennis's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Stick Tennis sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Gridnostix asks for nothing beyond the download.
Stick Tennis ships an update every 2 months, Gridnostix every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stick Tennis | Gridnostix |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (7.8K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 59.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7.8K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Stick Sports Ltd | Big Omega LLC |
Bugs and requests
Stick Tennis
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game freezes on loading screens
- Inconsistent ball detection
- Unresponsive player controls
Requested features
5 requests- Multiplayer mode
- Difficulty settings
- Career mode with rankings
- Longer grand slam formats
- More player/court variety
Gridnostix
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Stick Tennis
- England Slam 2012 (Stick Tennis)$0.99
- Stick Cheetah$0.99
- Stick Standard SI 135$0.99
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- All 2012 Slams$1.99
- All 2013 Slams (Stick Tennis)$1.99
- StickPro Power$1.99
- 120 Balls$1.99
- World Domination$2.99
- StickPro Accura$2.99
- StickUltima GS 5$5.99
- Stick Ultima X900$9.99
Gridnostix
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Stick Tennis free?
Is Gridnostix free?
Do Stick Tennis or Gridnostix have ads?
Which is updated more often, Stick Tennis or Gridnostix?
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