# STICK KNIGHT vs Maximus 2

The clearest difference is rating: Maximus 2 at 4.8 against STICK KNIGHT's 3.3. Maximus 2 also leads on ratings volume (2.6K vs 3). STICK KNIGHT's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 71%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. STICK KNIGHT sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Maximus 2 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Maximus 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Maximus 2 has 2.6K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of STICK KNIGHT's written reviews are positive against 71% of Maximus 2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

STICK KNIGHT ships an update every 9 days, Maximus 2 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | STICK KNIGHT | Maximus 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stick-knight/id913100979/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maximus-2/id1554432924/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 70.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 669 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Jongha Back](https://appshunter.io/developer/368507984) | [Four Fats](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362798072) |

## What reviewers say

### STICK KNIGHT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stick-knight/id913100979)

A fast-paced platformer where you race through levels, collect items, defeat enemies, and solve puzzles before time runs out. Master precise jumps and actions to survive.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced speed runner gameplay, Collect items and defeat enemies, Solve puzzles before the clock runs out, Easy controller and auto attack, Multiple worlds with more coming

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| +10 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| +55 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| +120 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| +400 Gems | $29.99 | one-time |
| +750 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |


### Maximus 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maximus-2/id1554432924)

Embark on a fantasy beat-em-up adventure with satisfying combat. Fight solo or team up with up to 4 players in a continuous, single-shot story. Choose from unique heroes and utilize teamwork to overcome enemies.

**Highlights:** Satisfying combat mechanics, Up to 4-player co-op multiplayer, Continuous single-shot story, Diverse hero roles and weapons, Teamwork and revive mechanics, Online and local multiplayer support

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 40x Continues | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20000 Gold Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| FOUR EPIC SKINS PACK! | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 Gold Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium Upgrade | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and easy to learn controls
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 💡 Ability to buy all characters upfront
- 👍 Beautiful graphics and animations
- 👍 Enjoyable retro-style beat 'em up experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes on some devices
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches reported
- 🔍 Short story mode
- 💰 Expensive to unlock all characters
- 🔍 Difficulty spikes in later levels

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch or during gameplay
- Freezing and unresponsiveness
- Progression/save data loss
- Multiplayer connectivity issues
- Compatibility problems on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and story content
- Ability to play as villain characters
- Level creator mode
- Controller support
- Improved enemy balancing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is STICK KNIGHT free?

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

### Is Maximus 2 free?

Maximus 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, STICK KNIGHT or Maximus 2?

Maximus 2 is rated higher. STICK KNIGHT averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Maximus 2 averages 4.8 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do STICK KNIGHT or Maximus 2 have ads?

Maximus 2 shows ads; STICK KNIGHT does not.

### Which is updated more often, STICK KNIGHT or Maximus 2?

STICK KNIGHT ships an update every 9 days, and Maximus 2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, STICK KNIGHT was updated on November 1, 2026 and Maximus 2 on October 29, 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.*