# Count Stickman vs StairStackRun

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StairStackRun at none against Count Stickman's 3. StairStackRun also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Count Stickman's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 31). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Count Stickman sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. StairStackRun asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Count Stickman against 4.6 for StairStackRun. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Count Stickman has 1.2K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Count Stickman | StairStackRun |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-stickman-run-master-3d/id6444327022/reviews)** | [4.6 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stairstackrun/id6452316708/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | 38.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 261 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Phan Tu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1694643313) | [Traxnet OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1461696521) |

## What reviewers say

### Count Stickman

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-stickman-run-master-3d/id6444327022)

Navigate obstacle courses, collect stickmen to build a crowd, and battle enemies. Transform into a tall man to overcome challenges and unlock various characters. This game offers a unique blend of endless running and crowd control mechanics.

**Highlights:** Collect stickmen to build a crowd, Battle enemies and transform into a tall man, Unlock famous characters, Endless running gameplay, Mob control mechanics, Complete quests and challenges

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bucket of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of Gems | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 💡 Fun to play and pass time
- 👍 Satisfying to clutch up at the end

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Way too many ads
- 🐛 Ads play even after clicking 'No thanks'
- 🐛 Bugs where the multiplier button doesn't work
- 🐛 Randomly kicks out players during gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Levels are practically impossible at times
- Terrible sound effects and cartoonish font

**Requested features**

- More red people in the middle of the level
- Make the game playable offline without internet


### StairStackRun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stairstackrun/id6452316708)

Race across rooftops by collecting logs to build stairs. Outmaneuver opponents, steal their materials, and be the first to reach the finish line. This challenging game offers simple controls and impressive 3D graphics.

**Highlights:** Stair building race gameplay, Collect logs and bricks, Smash and steal from opponents, Impressive 3D graphics, One-finger controls, Challenging race to the finish

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Count Stickman free?

Count Stickman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is StairStackRun free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Count Stickman or StairStackRun?

Count Stickman is rated higher. Count Stickman averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while StairStackRun averages 4.6 from 31 ratings.

### Do Count Stickman or StairStackRun have ads?

Both Count Stickman and StairStackRun show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Count Stickman or StairStackRun?

Count Stickman ships an update monthly, and StairStackRun monthly. Most recently, Count Stickman was updated on October 6, 2026 and StairStackRun on September 30, 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.*