# Count Stickman vs Spider & Insect Evolution Run

The clearest difference is rating: Count Stickman at 4.7 against Spider & Insect Evolution Run's 3.8. Count Stickman also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 10). Spider & Insect Evolution Run's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Count Stickman sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Spider & Insect Evolution Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Count Stickman holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Count Stickman has 1.2K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Count Stickman ships an update monthly, Spider & Insect Evolution Run fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Count Stickman | Spider & Insect Evolution Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-stickman-run-master-3d/id6444327022/reviews)** | [3.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-and-insect-evolution-run/id6477473675/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 38.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 261 MB | 250 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Phan Tu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1694643313) | [Fatima Ishrat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1359696908) |

## 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


### Spider & Insect Evolution Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-and-insect-evolution-run/id6477473675)

Guide your insect through dynamic landscapes, strategically evolving by consuming smaller creatures and obstacles. Upgrade your insect's speed and size to dominate the track and collect coins. Experience thrilling bonus levels and captivating visuals in this evolutionary running adventure.

**Highlights:** Strategic insect evolution by consumption, Upgrade speed and size, Navigate vibrant, challenging landscapes, Bonus levels with alligator player, Coin collection for upgrades, Captivating visuals and gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads Forever! | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Count Stickman free?

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

### Is Spider & Insect Evolution Run free?

Spider & Insect Evolution Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Count Stickman or Spider & Insect Evolution Run?

Count Stickman is rated higher. Count Stickman averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Spider & Insect Evolution Run averages 3.8 from 10 ratings.

### Do Count Stickman or Spider & Insect Evolution Run have ads?

Both Count Stickman and Spider & Insect Evolution Run show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Count Stickman or Spider & Insect Evolution Run?

Count Stickman ships an update monthly, and Spider & Insect Evolution Run fortnightly. Most recently, Count Stickman was updated on October 24, 2026 and Spider & Insect Evolution Run on October 15, 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.*