# IMPOSSIBLE ROAD vs Stick Hero

The clearest difference is price: Stick Hero at Free against IMPOSSIBLE ROAD's $2.99. Stick Hero also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 44%) and ratings volume (11K vs 739). IMPOSSIBLE ROAD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Stick Hero is free to download; IMPOSSIBLE ROAD costs $2.99 up front. Stick Hero sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. IMPOSSIBLE ROAD asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stick Hero holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stick Hero has 11K ratings behind it against 739, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of IMPOSSIBLE ROAD's written reviews are positive against 73% of Stick Hero's.

IMPOSSIBLE ROAD ships an update every 3 weeks, Stick Hero every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IMPOSSIBLE ROAD | Stick Hero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (739 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impossible-road/id608707318/reviews) | **[4.3 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stick-hero/id918338898/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 739 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | 43.7% of reviews | **72.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#129** | — |
| Size | 115 MB | 187 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [WONDERFUL LASERS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1035355624) | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) |

## What reviewers say

### IMPOSSIBLE ROAD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impossible-road/id608707318)

**Currently charting:** #129 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

Navigate a thrilling, minimalist arcade experience where precise control is key to survival. Guide a vessel down a dynamic track, scoring points for each gate passed. Master the art of risk and reward to climb the leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Minimalist arcade gameplay, Risk and reward scoring, Rollercoaster-like tracks, Hair-pin bends and jumps, Universal app support, Game Center leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Challenging and addictive
- 🎨 Minimalist design
- 🎶 Great music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent controls
- 🔍 Ball obstructs view of track
- 💥 Extremely difficult
- 🕰️ Frustratingly short runs

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on high scores
- Left turn input issues
- Unresponsive controls

**Requested features**

- Difficulty settings
- Customizable ball/track colors
- Tilt-based controls
- Longer gameplay sessions
- Checkpoint system


### Stick Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stick-hero/id918338898)

Stretch a stick to bridge gaps between platforms and guide a character across. Test your timing and precision to avoid falling. See how far you can progress in this engaging challenge.

**Highlights:** Stretchable stick mechanic, Platform navigation, Timing-based gameplay, Progressive challenges, Score-based progression

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 400 Cherries | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Cherries | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Cherries | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Cherries | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nostalgic and fun gameplay
- 🚀 Addictive and challenging
- 💡 Watermelon mode adds variety
- 👍 Simple and easy to pick up

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and inconsistent stick length detection
- 🔋 Battery draining issues
- 🔍 Lack of instructions for collecting cherries
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for new characters

**Reported bugs**

- Cherries not registering after collecting them
- Ads not properly rewarding players with cherries

**Requested features**

- Ability to save progress and high scores
- Option to disable sound effects
- Cherries used for power-ups or extra lives
- More customization options for characters


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IMPOSSIBLE ROAD free?

IMPOSSIBLE ROAD costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Stick Hero free?

Stick Hero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, IMPOSSIBLE ROAD or Stick Hero?

Stick Hero is rated higher. IMPOSSIBLE ROAD averages 4.1 out of 5 from 739 ratings, while Stick Hero averages 4.3 from 11K ratings.

### Do IMPOSSIBLE ROAD or Stick Hero have ads?

Stick Hero shows ads; IMPOSSIBLE ROAD does not.

### Which is updated more often, IMPOSSIBLE ROAD or Stick Hero?

IMPOSSIBLE ROAD ships an update every 3 weeks, and Stick Hero every 4 months. Most recently, IMPOSSIBLE ROAD was updated on October 18, 2026 and Stick Hero on October 20, 2026.

---

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