Comparison

Stick Tennis vs Gridnostix

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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

About

Gridnostix

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Stick Tennis4 screens
Gridnostix4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Stick Tennis sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Gridnostix asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Stick Tennis versus Gridnostix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStick TennisGridnostix
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (7.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.2% of reviews
Number of ratings7.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB58 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperStick Sports LtdBig 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

11 purchases

Stick Tennis

One-time11
  • 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
None

Gridnostix

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stick Tennis free?
Stick Tennis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gridnostix free?
Gridnostix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stick Tennis or Gridnostix have ads?
Stick Tennis shows ads; Gridnostix does not.
Which is updated more often, Stick Tennis or Gridnostix?
Stick Tennis ships an update every 2 months, and Gridnostix every 4 months. Most recently, Stick Tennis was updated on September 24, 2026 and Gridnostix on September 18, 2026.

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