Comparison

Gibbets 2 vs The Spearman

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

Head to head
About

Gibbets 2

A unique arcade puzzler where you aim a bow and arrow to cut ropes and save victims from hanging. Utilize power-ups and navigate challenging levels to achieve high scores and unlock achievements.

Highlights
  • Aim bow and arrow to cut ropes
  • Rescue victims from hanging
  • Over 50 challenging levels
  • Use portals and pick-ups
  • Unlock awards and achievements
  • Vulture blasting bonus round
Features
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“Gibbets 2 is a fun, fast-paced puzzler” – 148apps.com “Gibbets 2 is as fun and intriguing as it is dark”, Bronze Award – Pocket Gamer Tired of always losing at Hangman? Now it's time to get your own back on that noose-wielding bully! Gibbets 2, the sequel to the Flash and iPhone smash hit, gives you chance to save the poor victims before they run out of breath! A truly innovative arcade puzzler where you'll have to aim your bow and arrow carefully to cut the hangman's rope without causing the victims further injury! Use all manner of bonuses and pick-ups, warps and teleports, to help you on your quest. You'll gain bonus points for rescuing multiple people with one arrow so try and gain the perfect score on each level. Accumulate even more points with the vulture blasting bonus round, then upload your high scores to challenge your friends! Can you the handle the frantic pace and save the innocent before they take their final breath? Game features: - Draw back your bow in this truly unique game of skill - Save the innocent people from hanging in over 50 challenging levels - Master the use of portals and pick ups across the colourful detailed landscapes. - Unlock awards and achievements for your expert bowmanship - The sequel to the million selling hit PC and iPhone game Gibbets ______________________________________ Keep track of HeroCraft game news and updates! twitter.com/Herocraft youtube.com/herocraft facebook.com/herocraft.games

About

The Spearman

Engage in a physics-based combat game where you control a stickman warrior. Aim and throw spears to defeat various enemies like archers, swordsmen, and magicians. Upgrade your character with new gear and skills to survive increasingly challenging waves.

Highlights
  • Ragdoll physics combat
  • Target and throw spears
  • Defeat diverse enemies
  • In-game store for upgrades
  • Healing and defensive skills
Features
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"The Spearman" is a new timekiller based on ragdoll physics. The spear is a throwing, piercing or piercing-chopping polearm weapon. With the help of a spear, a warrior will be able to effectively counter a lot of enemies. Control the Stickman to throw spears at other stickmans. You will be confronted by many enemies: archers, javelin throwers, armored swordsmen and even magicians. Simply drag and drop your finger for targeting and throwing. The power of throwing a spear is always the same, so you only need to aim and specify the direction of the throw. Enemies die from one hit of a spear in the head and body or from two hits of the spear in the legs. In the game there is a store with helmets, several defensive skills and an apple for healing. Write in the comments of your impressions of the Spearman game. Have a good game!

Screenshots

Gibbets 24 screens
The Spearman4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: The Spearman at 4.6 against Gibbets 2's 4.1. The Spearman also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 50%) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 18). Gibbets 2's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 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. Gibbets 2 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and The Spearman sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Spearman holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Spearman has 1.4K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Gibbets 2's written reviews are positive against 75% of The Spearman's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gibbets 2 ships an update every 2 months, The Spearman every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Gibbets 2 versus The Spearman: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGibbets 2The Spearman
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (18 ratings)4.6 (1.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews49.7% of reviews75.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings181.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 17 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB155 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperHC GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION LIMITEDBYV

Customer experience

Gibbets 2

All ratings18 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews173 reviews
Positive49.7%
Neutral13.9%
Negative36.4%

The Spearman

All ratings1,362 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral4.0%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews114 reviews
Positive75.4%
Neutral8.8%
Negative15.8%

Bugs and requests

Gibbets 2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

The Spearman

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Helmets don't protect against face shots
  • Rag dolls interfere with crucial throws
  • Spears going through enemies next to each other
  • Sound issues on iOS

Requested features

4 requests
  • Deflecting arrows mechanic
  • Ability to buy new spears
  • Nerf wizard and swordsman enemies
  • Endless mode with sword-wielding enemies

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Gibbets 2

One-time2
  • Unlock Levels, No Ads$0.99
  • Remove ads$0.99
12 purchases

The Spearman

One-time12
  • Disabling advertising$0.99
  • 5000 Coins$1.99
  • 15000 Coins. Discount$1.99
Show 9 more
  • Starter pack$2.99
  • 20000 Coins$3.99
  • 15000 Coins$3.99
  • 50000 Coins. Discount$3.99
  • Elite Pack$3.99
  • 50000 Coins$7.99
  • Frozen King$7.99
  • God Power$7.99
  • 100000 Coins$11.99

Questions

Is Gibbets 2 free?
Gibbets 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Spearman free?
The Spearman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Gibbets 2 or The Spearman?
The Spearman is rated higher. Gibbets 2 averages 4.1 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while The Spearman averages 4.6 from 1.4K ratings.
Do Gibbets 2 or The Spearman have ads?
The Spearman shows ads; Gibbets 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Gibbets 2 or The Spearman?
Gibbets 2 ships an update every 2 months, and The Spearman every 17 months. Most recently, Gibbets 2 was updated on October 14, 2026 and The Spearman on October 17, 2026.

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