# Stick Hero vs Stickman Drop Fun

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stick Hero at 73% against Stickman Drop Fun's 25%. Stick Hero also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.4) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 44 months). Stickman Drop Fun's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stick Hero sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Stickman Drop Fun asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stick Hero holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stick Hero has 11K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Stick Hero's written reviews are positive against 25% of Stickman Drop Fun's.

Stick Hero ships an update every 4 months, Stickman Drop Fun every 44 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stick Hero | Stickman Drop Fun |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stick-hero/id918338898/reviews)** | [2.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickman-drop-fun/id1084012475/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **72.7% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 44 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 187 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) | [Mike Hempfling](https://appshunter.io/developer/422781074) |

## What reviewers say

### Stick Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stick-hero/id918338898)

Stretch a stick to bridge gaps between platforms and guide a character across. Test your timing and precision to avoid falling. See how far you can progress in this engaging challenge.

**Highlights:** Stretchable stick mechanic, Platform navigation, Timing-based gameplay, Progressive challenges, Score-based progression

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 400 Cherries | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Cherries | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Cherries | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Cherries | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nostalgic and fun gameplay
- 🚀 Addictive and challenging
- 💡 Watermelon mode adds variety
- 👍 Simple and easy to pick up

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and inconsistent stick length detection
- 🔋 Battery draining issues
- 🔍 Lack of instructions for collecting cherries
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for new characters

**Reported bugs**

- Cherries not registering after collecting them
- Ads not properly rewarding players with cherries

**Requested features**

- Ability to save progress and high scores
- Option to disable sound effects
- Cherries used for power-ups or extra lives
- More customization options for characters


### Stickman Drop Fun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickman-drop-fun/id1084012475)

Drop a stickman down a peg board, navigating obstacles and aiming for a high score. This physics-based game offers a fun and challenging experience with multiple levels and effects.

**Highlights:** Physics-based gameplay, Obstacle navigation, High score challenges, Level progression, Fun for all ages

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stick Hero free?

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

### Is Stickman Drop Fun free?

Stickman Drop Fun is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Stick Hero or Stickman Drop Fun?

Stick Hero is rated higher. Stick Hero averages 4.3 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Stickman Drop Fun averages 2.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do Stick Hero or Stickman Drop Fun have ads?

Both Stick Hero and Stickman Drop Fun show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stick Hero or Stickman Drop Fun?

Stick Hero ships an update every 4 months, and Stickman Drop Fun every 44 months. Most recently, Stick Hero was updated on November 10, 2026 and Stickman Drop Fun on November 2, 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.*