# Black Operations vs Stickman Raid

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Black Operations | Stickman Raid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-operations/id517657257/reviews) | **[4.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickman-raid/id1535379068/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **122** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 70.2% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 30 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 219 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | **4.3** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [VOLV LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/438379636) | [Iurii Nikshych](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063041117) |

## What reviewers say

### Black Operations

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-operations/id517657257)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| STARTER PACK | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack of Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| ELITE PACK | $1.99 | one-time |
| DEVIL PACK | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack of Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Massive Pack of Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack of Gold | $19.99 | one-time |
| A Gigantic Pack of Gold | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Awesome game
- 👍 Fun and addicting
- 👍 Great gameplay
- 👍 Good upgrades and weapons
- 👍 Classic game feel

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game not playable on new iOS
- 🐛 Screen cut off on iPad
- 🐛 Lost progress after update
- 🐛 Tutorial issues
- 🐛 In-app purchase problems

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Update the game for new iOS versions
- Add sandbox mode
- Add sniper unit
- Add drones
- Add anti-tank helicopters


### Stickman Raid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickman-raid/id1535379068)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Mode | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 86000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 125000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 165000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 235000 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |


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