Comparison

Aztec Antics vs Stick Rope Hero

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

Head to head
About

Aztec Antics

A fast-paced, single-screen platform game where players collect gold by jumping on enemies' heads. It supports up to six players in multiplayer mode and offers various control options.

Highlights
  • Single-screen platform gameplay
  • Collect gold by jumping on heads
  • Up to six-player multiplayer
  • Virtual and hardware controller support
  • Single-player leaderboards and achievements
  • Multiple enemy types
Features
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Aztec Antics is a fast-paced, manic, collect-the-gold, single-screen platform game for one-to-six players, which involves jumping on people's (or monsters') heads. After all, how else can you stop them from grabbing the gold? (We tried asking nicely. They said no.) There are five single-player and ten multiplayer levels, a choice of virtual controls or hardware controls ("Made for iPhone" controllers, iCade, GameDock), TV-out, single-player leaderboards and achievements, and a furiously angry but enormously cute Quetzalcoatl. STOMP OR DIE! In single-player, you are a fearless gold pilferer, in a boxy land where massive gold coins mysteriously appear, one by one. Fortunately, you can athletically bound about to collect them. Less fortunately, the coins are guarded by legions of deadly critters. MONSTER MASH! Enemies flood in from the top of the screen, hurtle about, and then mysteriously vanish from the bottom, only to reappear at the top, faster and meaner. There's the blind-with-fury Rabid Boar, the unpredictable Aztec Mummy, Aztec god Nagual (in the form of a jaguar who's fond of leaping) and Quetzalcoatl, the god of death and resurrection. Being fearless (or, possibly, crazy), you lack a weapon, and so your only means of attack is to temporarily stun a foe by jumping on its head. Bonk! STOMP OR... GET LESS GOLD! In multiplayer, every fearless gold pilferer in the land descends. Cue: a massive scrap for gold and plenty of jumping-on-heads to temporarily stun opponents and secure more treasure. The first to 1500 points gets bragging rights at the next Fearless Gold Pilferer Conference! UNDER CONTROL! Platform games can be tough, and the last thing we want is for you to hurl your iPad out of the window in frustration. This is why we've provided options. In single-player, you get finely honed on-screen touch controls or can use external controls, such as an iOS device, iCade, iControlPad or GameDock. In multiplayer, up to six people can fight it out using the new controllers for iOS 7 or a mix of iOS devices and any one from the iCade, iControlPad and GameDock. (The GameDock supports two players, due to having two controllers.)

About

Stick Rope Hero

Become a super rope hero in this 3D city simulator. Explore an open world, complete quests, and fight enemies. Upgrade your hero's abilities and arsenal to shape the city's destiny.

Highlights
  • Open-world city exploration
  • Super rope swinging mechanics
  • Engage in stick fighting combat
  • Character progression and skill upgrades
  • Purchase weapons, vehicles, and costumes
  • Dynamic and responsive city environment
Features
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Step into the shoes of a unique superhero in Stick Rope Hero, a simulator game that transforms the dynamic 3D city into your playground. As a stick man with the powers of a super rope hero, you can explore the Stick City, overcome quests, and influence the world around you. In Stick Rope Hero, your actions and decisions have an impact on the city and its stick citizens, crafting your own story in a world that evolves while you progress. This super rope hero simulator combines the fun of action with the depth of a simulation, offering an unparalleled open-world experience. Save the 3D Stick City: Explore the town and find challenges scattered throughout the open world where every corner presents unique opportunities and quests. Use your super rope to swing between buildings like a spider, dodge attacks, and strike back. Engage in Stick Fighting: Encounter various enemies in battles ranging from gangster showdowns to combat with the city's corrupted police. Go on a mission to free the city from thugs and save your allies. Join the street racers or fight hordes of zombies in the arena, and if you’re ready - defeat the furious robot boss for ultimate rewards! Use your rope as a weapon and a way to overcome foes in battles that require tactical skills and quick reflexes. Upgrade Mechanics: Dive deeper into the Stick Hero simulator with a detailed system for character progression and skill enhancement. Upgrade your hero’s abilities to improve your power in combat, enhance survival skills, and make traveling across the city environment even more fun! Assemble Your Arsenal: Don’t forget to check out the shop. Purchase everything you like: from simple weapons like swords and guns to futuristic blasters, cars, helicopters or even a battle mech! Customize your hero with various accessories and costumes to gain even more stats and make your stick man unique. Dynamic Environment and Responsive Gameplay: The game's advanced simulator engine ensures that the city feels alive and responsive. Buildings, traffic, and stick people react to your actions, creating a living world that responds to your heroic or evil deeds. Are you ready to gather the power of your rope and your super abilities to shape the world around you? Stick Rope Hero offers a superhero simulator adventure where your choices define the legacy you leave behind. Download now and prove yourself as the mightiest Stick Hero the city has ever seen!

Screenshots

Aztec Antics4 screens
Stick Rope Hero4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Stick Rope Hero at Free against Aztec Antics's $1.99. Stick Rope Hero also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 4). Aztec Antics's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement 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

Stick Rope Hero is free to download; Aztec Antics costs $1.99 up front. Stick Rope Hero sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Aztec Antics asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stick Rope Hero holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stick Rope Hero has 1.2K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 70% and 70% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aztec Antics ships an update every 2 weeks, Stick Rope Hero every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Aztec Antics versus Stick Rope Hero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAztec AnticsStick Rope Hero
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (4 ratings)4.3 (1.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews70.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings41.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB303 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBouncing Ball GamesNaxeex LTD

Customer experience

Aztec Antics

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative20.0%

Stick Rope Hero

All ratings1,198 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral5.3%
Negative12.9%
Written reviews613 reviews
Positive70.1%
Neutral9.0%
Negative20.9%

Bugs and requests

Aztec Antics

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Stick Rope Hero

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Ads don't end
  • Wheel spin can't be skipped
  • Buttons on edge of screen after update
  • Minigun doesn't work
  • Can't play on some devices
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  • Game crashes often

Requested features

11 requests
  • Add ability to enter buildings and houses
  • Bring back old map and version
  • Add multiplayer mode
  • Add more missions and quests
  • Add more customization options
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  • Add night and day cycle
  • Add ability to call taxis
  • Add ability to go inside buildings
  • Add ability to interact with other characters
  • Add ability to customize house
  • Add more weapons and cars

In-app purchases

None

Aztec Antics

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Stick Rope Hero

One-time9
  • 24000 MONEY$0.99
  • 300 GEMS$0.99
  • Limited offer$0.99
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  • 280000 MONEY$10.99
  • 3500 GEMS$10.99
  • 580000 MONEY$19.99
  • 7200 GEMS$19.99
  • 3400000 MONEY$99.99
  • 42000 GEMS$99.99

Questions

Is Aztec Antics free?
Aztec Antics costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stick Rope Hero free?
Stick Rope Hero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Aztec Antics or Stick Rope Hero?
Stick Rope Hero is rated higher. Aztec Antics averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Stick Rope Hero averages 4.3 from 1.2K ratings.
Do Aztec Antics or Stick Rope Hero have ads?
Stick Rope Hero shows ads; Aztec Antics does not.
Which is updated more often, Aztec Antics or Stick Rope Hero?
Aztec Antics ships an update every 2 weeks, and Stick Rope Hero every 3 months. Most recently, Aztec Antics was updated on October 10, 2026 and Stick Rope Hero on October 18, 2026.

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