Comparison

Longbow vs Stickman Surfer

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

Head to head
About

Longbow

Experience realistic 3D archery with this challenging game. Aim, draw, and shoot at various targets across diverse environments, from villages to mountainous terrain. Master wind, distance, and speed to achieve high scores and climb leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Realistic 3D archery simulation
  • Multiple challenging game modes
  • Dynamic environmental factors (wind, distance)
  • On-line leaderboards
  • Detailed 3D graphics and sound
  • Intuitive touch controls
Features
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Longbow is a fun and challenging 3D archery game for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad devices. Adjust your aim, draw your arrow, and strike distant targets to score big! Shoot for the bullseye in the village, knock over targets on the castle wall, or destroy barrels from horseback along the 4 kilometer stretch of mountainous terrain. Longbow's three distinct stages are easy to learn but challenging to master. You'll need to consider the wind, distance, and even your trusty steed's speed to consistently score high! Can you shoot an apple off someone's head? Turn a scarecrow into a pin cushion? These challenges and more await! → Use your fingers to aim and draw your bow. → Three difficulty levels for each game mode. (Try expert mode for an extra challenge!) → On-line leaderboards! → Detailed 3D graphics and sound! → Looks great on phones and tablets! Can you master the bow and become a true archer? HOW TO PLAY: Slide one finger across the screen to aim. Press the arrow icon in the corner to draw your bow. Release the button to fire. In village mode: Check the wind speed and direction in the top left corner of the screen. At the highest difficulty level, the swaying trees, sound of the wind, and debris kicked up by gusts will be your only clues. Expert mode removes the bow cross-hairs and wind speed from the screen. You'll need to use experience and intuition to score big! You can earn an extra 10 points if you manage to strike the apple (...not the Adam's apple) in the bonus round. In castle mode: Each round is 90 seconds long. Shoot all targets in a set quickly to score big! Striking the scarecrow awards bonus points at the end of a round depending where the arrows hit. Accuracy is important! In horse archery mode: Shoot the targets along the highland circuit. The further away you are when the arrow hits a target, the more bonus points are awarded. Keep striking targets to maximize the bonus awarded. Higher difficulty levels increase the horse's speed.

About

Stickman Surfer

Experience thrilling surfing, dune buggy rides, and skateboarding challenges. Explore diverse environments, unlock upgrades, and enjoy a pumping soundtrack. This app offers endless fun with simple controls.

Highlights
  • Rich surf environments
  • Skateboard ramp mode
  • Sand driving mode
  • Character customisations
  • Vehicle power-ups
  • Daily treasure chest prizes
  • One-touch controls
Features
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Help the legendary Stickson carve up the waves, cruise the dunes in his jeep, land some big air on the skate halfpipe or simply chill out in his beachside shack and watch the world roll by. Game Features: * Rich surf environments including piers, caves, shipwrecks, harbours, wave parks and more * Two bonus game modes - 'Skateboard Ramp' and 'Sand Driving' * Loads of upgrades and character customisations to unlock * Multiple vehicle power-ups with different characteristics * Daily treasure chest prizes * Custom pumping soundtrack * One touch control mechanism

Screenshots

Longbow4 screens
Stickman Surfer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stickman Surfer at 77% against Longbow's 30%. Stickman Surfer also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (6.1K vs 87). Longbow's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 months vs every 17 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. Longbow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Stickman Surfer sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stickman Surfer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stickman Surfer has 6.1K ratings behind it against 87, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Longbow's written reviews are positive against 77% of Stickman Surfer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Longbow ships an update every 8 months, Stickman Surfer every 17 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Longbow versus Stickman Surfer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLongbowStickman Surfer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (87 ratings)4.7 (6.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.2% of reviews77.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings876.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 months — betterEvery 17 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS4.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB198 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperJason AllenTurbo Chilli Pty Ltd

Customer experience

Longbow

All ratings87 ratings
Positive49.4%
Neutral16.1%
Negative34.5%
Written reviews86 reviews
Positive30.2%
Neutral4.7%
Negative65.1%

Stickman Surfer

All ratings6,110 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral4.1%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews185 reviews
Positive77.3%
Neutral7.6%
Negative15.1%

User reviews

Longbow

From 87 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and entertaining
  • 👍 Realistic archery simulation
  • 👍 Good graphics
  • 👍 Challenging gameplay
  • 👍 Phenomenal game

Room to improve

  • 👎 Poor controls
  • 👎 Unrealistic aiming
  • 👎 Glitchy gameplay
  • 👎 Disappearing fire button
  • 👎 Game crashes

Stickman Surfer

From 6.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🏄 Fun and engaging surfing gameplay
  • 👍 Variety of mini-games and activities
  • 🎨 Customizable beach hut and character
  • 🕹️ Addictive and entertaining experience

Room to improve

  • 🌊 Inconsistent surfing controls and physics
  • 💰 Excessive in-app purchases and ads
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and technical issues
  • 🕰️ Repetitive gameplay and lack of progression

Bugs and requests

Longbow

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • Game crashes after upgrade
  • Fire button disappears
  • Game freezes and cannot restart after upgrade
  • Arrow doesn't shoot in bonus round
  • Points not counted in bonus round
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  • Wind speed not visible
  • Arrow gets stuck and cannot be reloaded
  • Return button disappears from screen
  • Lagging problem
  • Game doesn't work properly
  • Ads are distracting
  • App glitches every ten seconds
  • Shoots one arrow and says MISS
  • Arrow just sits there and does nothing
  • Game stutters or hangs
  • Ad arrows fire by themselves
  • Wind direction mysteriously vanishes
  • Game sticks

Requested features

7 requests
  • Update the game
  • Add a tutorial
  • Make the game available for iOS 11
  • Allow adjustment of bow weight and sight position
  • Add an apple shooting round
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  • Improve the shooting interface
  • Make the horse archery less obstructed

Stickman Surfer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when attempting to access certain features
  • Surfboard and vehicle controls not responsive at times
  • Inconsistent scoring and progress tracking

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more variety to the mini-games
  • Improve surfing mechanics and controls
  • Introduce a story mode or campaign
  • Reduce reliance on in-app purchases

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Longbow

One-time1
  • Longbow Pro mode$2.99
7 purchases

Stickman Surfer

One-time7
  • Small Pack$0.99
  • Starter Pack$1.99
  • Medium Pack$2.99
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  • Large Pack$4.99
  • Extra Large Pack$9.99
  • Mega Pack$12.99
  • Ultimate Pack$29.99

Questions

Is Longbow free?
Longbow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stickman Surfer free?
Stickman Surfer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Longbow or Stickman Surfer?
Stickman Surfer is rated higher. Longbow averages 3.3 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while Stickman Surfer averages 4.7 from 6.1K ratings.
Do Longbow or Stickman Surfer have ads?
Stickman Surfer shows ads; Longbow does not.
Which is updated more often, Longbow or Stickman Surfer?
Longbow ships an update every 8 months, and Stickman Surfer every 17 months. Most recently, Longbow was updated on November 6, 2026 and Stickman Surfer on November 6, 2026.

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