# Astro Shift vs Stick War

The clearest difference is rating: Stick War at 4.8 against Astro Shift's 1.0. Stick War also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (1K vs 1). Astro Shift's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Stick War holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stick War has 1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Astro Shift's written reviews are positive against 14% of Stick War's.

Astro Shift ships an update every 13 months, Stick War every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Astro Shift | Stick War |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astro-shift/id530776607/reviews) | **[4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stick-war-epic-clash/id6449512064/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **14.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 282 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [turu3net](https://appshunter.io/developer/384356535) | [Phuong Pham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689517989) |

## What reviewers say

### Astro Shift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astro-shift/id530776607)

A puzzle game where you match three or more star balls of the same color to erase them. A black hole threatens the stars, and you must use star power to save them. Rotate the board to overcome deadlocks and continue matching.

**Highlights:** Match three or more star balls, Erase star balls by matching, Black hole threat mechanic, Rotate board to solve puzzles, Collect star power, Save stars

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Stick War

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stick-war-epic-clash/id6449512064)

Engage in a strategic RPG battle as a stickman hero. Use your wisdom and strength to defeat monsters, grow your warrior, and protect the kingdom. Plan your moves carefully to overcome obstacles and save the princess.

**Highlights:** Strategy RPG gameplay, Monster battles, Warrior growth and upgrades, Kingdom protection mission, Obstacle challenges, Diverse environments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤗 Fun game
- 😊 Exciting gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive ads
- 🚫 Forced ads to progress
- ⏱️ Ads interrupt gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes at higher levels
- Incompatible with some devices

**Requested features**

- Reduce ads
- Provide ad-free option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Astro Shift free?

Astro Shift is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Stick War free?

Stick War is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Astro Shift or Stick War?

Stick War is rated higher. Astro Shift averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Stick War averages 4.8 from 1K ratings.

### Do Astro Shift or Stick War have ads?

Stick War shows ads; Astro Shift does not.

### Which is updated more often, Astro Shift or Stick War?

Astro Shift ships an update every 13 months, and Stick War every 3 weeks. Most recently, Astro Shift was updated on October 23, 2026 and Stick War on October 25, 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.*