Comparison

Dogpile vs Stick Runner

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

Head to head
About

Dogpile

Merge adorable dogs to create bigger ones in this strategic puzzle game. Customize your canine companions with unique traits and powerful dog tags to achieve the ultimate collection. Master clever placements and upgrades to reach your goal of the BIGGEST dogs.

Highlights
  • Merge dogs to create larger breeds
  • Customize dogs with unique traits
  • Utilize powerful dog tags for synergy
  • Strategic card management and upgrades
  • Discover and collect various dog breeds
Features
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You really shouldn't adopt a dozen dogs, but now you can! Dogpile gets you towrangle a cute collection of caninesinto the perfect deck, customize them, and play them expertly. Manage the clutter, upgrade and improve your cards as you go, and strive for the BIGGESTdogs. When two of the same dog touch, BAM! You get a BIGGER dog. With careful placement, some clever purchases, and a can-do attitude, you can merge pups strategically and achieve the biggest dogs imaginable. Like in real life, dogs come with quirks and untapped potential! You’ll discover any variety of weird traits such as Barky, Sleepy, Timid, Cool and more. Take your dogs to the Dog Wash to add even more traits, and find Dog Tags that bolster and benefit from Trait synergy! Utilize a clever array of powerful Dog Tags to modify how your dogs and their Traits function. Find interesting synergies and unique combos to aid you in all of your merging endeavours. And always remember your ultimate goal: BIGGER!

About

Stick Runner

Features
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Rennen. Springen. Überleben. Stick Runner ist ein süchtig machender Endlos-Runner im knalligen Comic-Style! Steuere deinen Stickman durch neun verrückte Welten, weiche immer fieseren Hindernissen aus, sammle Münzen und Diamanten - und werde zur Legende der Rangliste! NEUN WELTEN, EIN LAUF Von der Stadt über Wüste, Schneeberge und Neon-Nacht bis hin zu Dschungel, Vulkan, Weltraum, Strand und Zuckerland: Die Welten wechseln mitten im Lauf mit fließenden Übergängen. Kein Run gleicht dem anderen! MEISTERE JEDE GEFAHR Springe über Blöcke und rollende Felsen (Doppelsprung inklusive) Rutsche unter Stachel-Toren hindurch Weiche schwingenden Pendel-Klingen aus Und pass auf: abstürzende Flugzeuge und Bodenlöcher warten auf dich! RÜSTE DICH AUS Neun Gadgets verändern deinen Spielstil: Jetpack für den Dreifachsprung, Hoverboard mit Start-Schild, Turbo-Magnet, Kopfstart, Glücksbringer, Mondstiefel, Zeitkristall, Power-Radar und Schutzengel - was passt zu dir? 31 SKINS ZUM FREISCHALTEN Vom Classic-Stickman über legendäre Glow-Skins bis zum einzigartigen Holo-3D-Skin mit echtem 3D-Effekt! TÄGLICHE MISSIONEN Jeden Tag drei neue Aufgaben mit Belohnungen. Schaffst du alle drei, wartet ein Bonus-Diamant auf dich. MISS DICH MIT DER WELT Globale Rangliste und wöchentliche Challenges mit Diamant-Preisen Füge Freunde per Spieler-Tag hinzu und vergleiche eure Rekorde Sammle Power-ups: Magnet, Schild und Zeitlupe DEIN FORTSCHRITT IST SICHER Melde dich mit Apple oder E-Mail an und deine Münzen, Skins, Gadgets und Käufe bleiben erhalten - auch bei Gerätewechsel oder Neuinstallation. Dazu: Dynamischer Soundtrack, der mit deinem Tempo schneller wird, Comic-Effekte bei jeder Aktion und eine simple Steuerung, die du sofort beherrschst - tippen zum Springen, halten zum Rutschen. Wie weit kommst du?

Screenshots

Dogpile4 screens
Stick Runner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dogpile at every 3 days against Stick Runner's weekly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Dogpile sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Stick Runner sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dogpile ships an update every 3 days, Stick Runner weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Dogpile versus Stick Runner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDogpileStick Runner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (133 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings133 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.1 GB24 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperFoot GamesMirco Muckenhirn

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Dogpile

One-time1
  • Full Version$7.99
6 purchases

Stick Runner

One-time6
  • Smaragd Starter$0.99
  • Season Pass Premium$2.99
  • Smaragd Entdecker$3.99
Show 3 more
  • Keine Werbung$3.99
  • Smaragd Champion$6.99
  • Smaragd Legende$12.99

Questions

Is Dogpile free?
Dogpile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stick Runner free?
Stick Runner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dogpile or Stick Runner have ads?
Neither Dogpile nor Stick Runner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dogpile or Stick Runner?
Dogpile ships an update every 3 days, and Stick Runner weekly. Most recently, Dogpile was updated on October 21, 2026 and Stick Runner on October 7, 2026.

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