# Longbow vs Stickman Surfer

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Longbow | Stickman Surfer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/longbow-archery-3d-lite/id515658790/reviews) | **[4.7 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickman-surfer/id1151245201/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 87 | **6.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 30.2% of reviews | **77.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 months** | Every 17 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 63 MB | 198 MB |
| Requires iOS | **4.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Jason Allen](https://appshunter.io/developer/441222562) | [Turbo Chilli Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/574324031) |

## What reviewers say

### Longbow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/longbow-archery-3d-lite/id515658790)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Longbow Pro mode | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Stickman Surfer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickman-surfer/id1151245201)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Extra Large Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pack | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*