Comparison

Black Operations vs Stickman Raid

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

Head to head
About

Black Operations

Command troops and battle machines in this action-packed line-drawing strategy game. Engage in multiplayer battles with voice chat and face off against zombie hordes. Upgrade weapons and unlock achievements.

Highlights
  • Line-drawing strategy gameplay
  • Multiplayer with voice chat
  • 40 troop types
  • Weapon upgrade system
  • Zombie horde mode
  • Adaptive difficulty
Features
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STRATEGY COMES TO MULTI TOUCH! TAKE command and charge the field in this ACTION-PACKED line-drawing battle! ▶▶▶▶▶ + Adaptive difficulty; + World class artwork; + Captivating gameplay; + Tons and tons of cowbell; + Bluetooth, local wifi and Game Center global multiplayer with voice chat; + Zombie horde ... who doesn't love zombies? ▶▶▶▶▶ + 40 types of TROOPS and battle machines + Upgrade system for 6 special weapons + Multiple level-objective types + Game Center leaderboards and ACHIEVEMENTS ▶▶▶▶▶ Having any problems? Any suggestions? We would love to hear from you! You can reach us at support@volvapps.com. ※ Follow us on twitter: http://twitter.com/volvapps ※ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Black-Operations/446433432093331?ref=hl

About

Stickman Raid

Embark on an epic adventure to save a fantasy world from shadow demons. Choose from various stick warrior classes and battle through dungeons filled with zombies, dragons, and demon knights. Build your faction of champions in this laid-back RPG.

Highlights
  • Fantasy world defense
  • Multiple stick warrior classes
  • Dungeon raiding
  • Faction building
  • 3D stickman enemies
  • RPG battle mechanics
Features
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Legends have spoken about this day - a stickman will arise out of the shadow to become at true hero warrior! Save the fantasy world of Stickaria, which is inhabited entirely by stickmen, from the shadow demons! Raid the dungeons filled with zombies, dragons, demon knights. Choose from different stick warrior classes, including knight, shield knight, mage / wizard and archer! = Story mode = 3D stickman hero warriors! = Build your faction from true stick champions! = 3D stickmen enemies such as demons, zombies, enemy knights, dragons = RPG battle mechanics Tired of advanced RPG mechanics and amazing graphics? Stickman Raid: Warriors & Legends offers a more laid back approach music: ZeroCakes: Dungeon Dashing

Screenshots

Black Operations4 screens
Stickman Raid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Black Operations at none against Stickman Raid's shown. Black Operations also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 30 months) and ratings volume (122 vs 7). Stickman Raid's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 70%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Black Operations sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Stickman Raid sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stickman Raid holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Black Operations has 122 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Black Operations's written reviews are positive against 80% of Stickman Raid's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Black Operations ships an update every 5 weeks, Stickman Raid every 30 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Black Operations versus Stickman Raid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlack OperationsStickman Raid
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (122 ratings)4.6 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.2% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings122 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 30 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS4.3 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size219 MB119 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperVOLV LLCIurii Nikshych

Customer experience

Black Operations

All ratings122 ratings
Positive83.6%
Neutral6.6%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews84 reviews
Positive70.2%
Neutral8.3%
Negative21.4%

Stickman Raid

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Black Operations

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • Cannot play on new iOS
  • Screen cutoff on iPad/iPad mini
  • Lost all progress/upgrades after update
  • Tutorial is zoomed in or unplayable
  • Buttons not on screen
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  • Elite pack not downloading after purchase
  • Stuck on tutorial
  • Training part zoomed in
  • Cannot tap buttons in main game
  • Buttons not on screen
  • Left and right side of screen cut off on iPad mini
  • Screen cut off on the left side on iPads
  • Edges of the screen are cut off on iPad air
  • Screen is cut off at the left on iPad Mini
  • Tutorial bug: cannot click marine
  • Cannot complete training, cannot select troops
  • Game doesn't work even with new update

Requested features

8 requests
  • Update the game for new iOS versions
  • Add sandbox mode
  • Add sniper unit
  • Add drones
  • Add anti-tank helicopters
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  • Allow choosing deployment location
  • Optimize for iPhone 5
  • Add glory days for iPod

Stickman Raid

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Black Operations

One-time8
  • STARTER PACK$0.99
  • Small Pack of Gold$0.99
  • ELITE PACK$1.99
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  • DEVIL PACK$1.99
  • Medium Pack of Gold$4.99
  • Massive Pack of Gold$9.99
  • Large Pack of Gold$19.99
  • A Gigantic Pack of Gold$49.99
6 purchases

Stickman Raid

One-time6
  • Pro Mode$1.99
  • 50000 Coins$1.99
  • 86000 Coins$2.99
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  • 125000 Coins$3.99
  • 165000 Coins$4.99
  • 235000 Coins$5.99

Questions

Is Black Operations free?
Black Operations is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stickman Raid free?
Stickman Raid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Black Operations or Stickman Raid?
Stickman Raid is rated higher. Black Operations averages 4.4 out of 5 from 122 ratings, while Stickman Raid averages 4.6 from 7 ratings.
Do Black Operations or Stickman Raid have ads?
Stickman Raid shows ads; Black Operations does not.
Which is updated more often, Black Operations or Stickman Raid?
Black Operations ships an update every 5 weeks, and Stickman Raid every 30 months. Most recently, Black Operations was updated on September 23, 2026 and Stickman Raid on August 18, 2026.

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