# Drone vs Stick Run

The clearest difference is rating: Stick Run at 5.0 against Drone's 4.4. Stick Run also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Drone's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Drone sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Stick Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stick Run holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drone has 1.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Drone ships an update every 2 months, Stick Run weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drone | Stick Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drone-shadow-strike/id824808682/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stick-run-online-runner/id6761284458/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 76.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 545 MB | 453 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Reliance Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673672114) | [Askhab Ataev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708265555) |

## What reviewers say

### Drone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drone-shadow-strike/id824808682)

Engage in covert aerial warfare as a special ops operator, piloting advanced drones with a vast arsenal. Strategize and execute air strikes in immersive, real-world inspired environments to complete challenging missions and dominate the battlefield.

**Highlights:** Pilot 8 types of advanced UCAVs, Arsenal of weapons: cannons, missiles, rockets, bombs, 34 missions across 5 campaigns, Live Events and Global Leaderboard, Upgradeable drone systems, Intuitive touch controls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stack of Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cash Doubler Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| The Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| “Bring The Rain” | $14.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Gold | $19.99 | one-time |
| Stealth Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Cyberhawk Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Truckload | $29.99 | one-time |
| Wraith Bundle Pack | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game older than you think
- 🚀 Awesome game with or without spending money
- 👍 Very nostalgic and fun
- 👍 Pleasantly surprised with gameplay and no money grabbing
- 👍 Truly the best game ever

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lame money grab, forces ads to progress
- 🐛 Drone repair feature doesn't work as advertised
- 🐛 Paid for gold but didn't receive it
- 🐛 Glitch where can't get past drone abilities screen after purchase
- 🐛 Paid for higher in-app purchase but never received it

**Reported bugs**

- Rewards don't register in leaderboard
- Longbow cannon damage gets nerfed after upgrading
- Game resets progress after update
- Game crashes or freezes frequently
- Game won't load or open after update

**Requested features**

- Add Ukraine-Russia War Mode and US-China Cold War Mode
- Add free roam mode with no missions, just blowing things up
- Add more levels and maps
- Add ability to convert in-game cash to gold
- Add more weapons and drones


### Stick Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stick-run-online-runner/id6761284458)

Experience a fast-paced 3D endless runner that challenges your reflexes and focus. Navigate city rooftops, jump over gaps, and dodge obstacles in a procedurally generated world. Compete with others in real-time on leaderboards to achieve the farthest run.

**Highlights:** Endless runner with increasing speed, Jump between platforms, Procedurally generated world, Real-time multiplayer competition, Leaderboards and ranking system, Variety of boosts and power-ups

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drone free?

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

### Is Stick Run free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Drone or Stick Run?

Stick Run is rated higher. Drone averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Stick Run averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Drone or Stick Run have ads?

Both Drone and Stick Run show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Drone or Stick Run?

Drone ships an update every 2 months, and Stick Run weekly. Most recently, Drone was updated on October 29, 2026 and Stick Run on October 16, 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.*