# Surfy vs Stickman Surfer

The clearest difference is rating: Stickman Surfer at 4.7 against Surfy's 3.0. Stickman Surfer also leads on ratings volume (6.1K vs 3). Surfy's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 17 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Surfy sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Stickman Surfer sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stickman Surfer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stickman Surfer has 6.1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Surfy's written reviews are positive against 77% of Stickman Surfer's.

Surfy ships an update every 2 months, Stickman Surfer every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Surfy | Stickman Surfer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surfy/id880448086/reviews) | **[4.7 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickman-surfer/id1151245201/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **6.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 70.4% of reviews | **77.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 17 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 65 MB | 198 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [DreamWalk Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/348837016) | [Turbo Chilli Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/574324031) |

## What reviewers say

### Surfy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surfy/id880448086)

Experience an exhilarating side-scrolling surfing adventure. Perform incredible tricks, collect power-ups, and navigate challenging environments. Compete with friends and climb global leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Simple two-finger controls, Perform crazy tricks, Collect power-ups and new boards, Multiplayer surf-off mode, Global leaderboard rankings, Earn coins for in-game purchases

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stack of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Coins | $11.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Coins | $24.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of Coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Highly addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun and challenging
- 🌊 Great surfing theme
- 🕹️ Easy to learn
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay (for some)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🥶 Freezing issues
- ✋ Unresponsive controls
- 📉 Poor performance on older devices
- 🚫 Annoying ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when going under water
- Game crashes when jumping too high
- Game crashes when hitting 'Gun barrel'
- Game freezes on 'your best score' screen
- Game freezes when opening the app

**Requested features**

- Add more unlockables and shop items
- Implement a rank system
- Improve iPad compatibility
- Add more characters
- Allow changing in-game music


### Stickman Surfer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickman-surfer/id1151245201)

Experience thrilling surfing, dune buggy rides, and skateboarding challenges. Explore diverse environments, unlock upgrades, and enjoy a pumping soundtrack. This app offers endless fun with simple controls.

**Highlights:** Rich surf environments, Skateboard ramp mode, Sand driving mode, Character customisations, Vehicle power-ups, Daily treasure chest prizes, One-touch controls

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Extra Large Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pack | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🏄 Fun and engaging surfing gameplay
- 👍 Variety of mini-games and activities
- 🎨 Customizable beach hut and character
- 🕹️ Addictive and entertaining experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🌊 Inconsistent surfing controls and physics
- 💰 Excessive in-app purchases and ads
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and technical issues
- 🕰️ Repetitive gameplay and lack of progression

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when attempting to access certain features
- Surfboard and vehicle controls not responsive at times
- Inconsistent scoring and progress tracking

**Requested features**

- Add more variety to the mini-games
- Improve surfing mechanics and controls
- Introduce a story mode or campaign
- Reduce reliance on in-app purchases


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Surfy free?

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

### Is Stickman Surfer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Surfy or Stickman Surfer?

Stickman Surfer is rated higher. Surfy averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Stickman Surfer averages 4.7 from 6.1K ratings.

### Do Surfy or Stickman Surfer have ads?

Stickman Surfer shows ads; Surfy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Surfy or Stickman Surfer?

Surfy ships an update every 2 months, and Stickman Surfer every 17 months. Most recently, Surfy was updated on October 18, 2026 and Stickman Surfer on October 24, 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.*