Comparison

Medieval Sticks vs Pixelords

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

Head to head
About

Medieval Sticks

Features
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Medieval Sticks Command your army, outsmart your enemies, and conquer 100 medieval battlefields in this fast-paced stick figure strategy game. BUILD YOUR ARMY Deploy warriors from your gold budget before each battle. Choose from knights, archers, rangers, wizards, lancers, monks, catapults, and more — each with unique abilities and stats. Place your troops wisely: positioning and unit composition are the keys to victory. FIGHT THROUGH 100 LEVELS Take on an epic campaign across plains, graveyards, swamps, dungeons, volcanoes, and sacred grounds. Each level brings tougher enemies — orcs, dark mages, necromancers, wyvern riders, siege towers, and fearsome bosses. One defeat resets your campaign, so fight smart. HEAD 2 HEAD MODE Challenge a friend on the same device. Both players place their troops in secret, then watch the battle unfold. 16 unique battlefields to choose from. REPLAY CARDS Made a great army but lost at the last second? Use a Replay Card to retry the exact level without losing your campaign progress. Supports: iPhone Language: English In-App Purchases: Replay Cards (10 cards for $1.99)

About

Pixelords

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One placement can secure victory. One mistake can cost the battle. Pixelords is a pixel-art auto battler where strategy matters more than reflexes. Read your opponent’s composition, combine units and spells, and dominate the battlefield. Every battle offers a new strategy to master and a new victory to claim. [Strategic Unit Placement] Command 35 units across 10 different elements. In Pixelords, there are no fixed tiles on the battlefield. You can place units anywhere you want, and every position becomes part of your strategy. Frontline units hold the line, Rangers attack from the rear, and Guardians protect key allies. The flow of battle changes completely depending on how you arrange your formation. • 3 Roles — Attacker, Ranger, Guardian Each role behaves differently in combat. • 3 Cost Tiers Stronger units require more resources. Managing your coins is also a key part of strategy. [Various Game Modes] • Arena — Real-time 1v1 ranked battles Read your opponent’s composition, outplay them with positioning, and climb to higher tiers. • Expedition — A PvE mode with 5 chapters and 11 stages each Earn up to 3 stars on every stage, where unit management and coin economy are the keys to victory. • Trials — A 1–4 player co-op endless survival mode A shared battlefield, separate economies, and blessings granted on each floor create a new strategy every run. [4-Player Co-op] In Trials, up to 4 players fight together on a single battlefield. Cover each other’s weaknesses, coordinate your builds, and see how far you can survive together. Bosses appear every 10 floors to test your teamwork. [SPELLS] You can bring up to 3 spells into battle. Healing, shields, stuns, and direct damage — use them at the right moment to turn the tide. But spells use the same coins as unit placement. Every choice comes at a cost. [COLLECTION] Your one-stop guide to everything in the game — units, spells, elements, skins, and more. See what you've uncovered and track down what's still waiting to be found.

Screenshots

Medieval Sticks4 screens
Pixelords4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pixelords at none against Medieval Sticks's 1. Medieval Sticks's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, 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

Both are free to download. Medieval Sticks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pixelords asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Medieval Sticks ships an update every 3 days, Pixelords fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Medieval Sticks versus Pixelords: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMedieval SticksPixelords
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB421 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperJens JonassenWOOHYEON JIN

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Medieval Sticks

One-time1
  • 10 Replay Cards$1.99
None

Pixelords

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Medieval Sticks free?
Medieval Sticks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pixelords free?
Pixelords is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Medieval Sticks or Pixelords have ads?
Neither Medieval Sticks nor Pixelords shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Medieval Sticks or Pixelords?
Medieval Sticks ships an update every 3 days, and Pixelords fortnightly. Most recently, Medieval Sticks was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pixelords on October 25, 2026.

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