# Stick Hero vs Rolly Vortex

The clearest difference is rating: Rolly Vortex at 4.6 against Stick Hero's 4.3. Rolly Vortex also leads on ratings volume (305K vs 11K). Stick Hero's advantage is review sentiment (73% vs 53%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stick Hero sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Rolly Vortex sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Rolly Vortex holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rolly Vortex has 305K ratings behind it against 11K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Stick Hero's written reviews are positive against 53% of Rolly Vortex's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stick Hero | Rolly Vortex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stick-hero/id918338898/reviews) | **[4.6 (305K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rolly-vortex/id1231932402/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11K | **305K** |
| Positive reviews | **72.8% of reviews** | 52.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 187 MB | 203 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## 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


### Rolly Vortex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rolly-vortex/id1231932402)

Navigate a rolling ball through an ever-changing obstacle course. Test your reflexes and precision to achieve high scores and compete with friends.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced rolling gameplay, Obstacle avoidance challenges, High score tracking, Challenge friends, Intuitive controls

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Deer | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Panda | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Elephant | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Giraffe | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Lion | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Lioness | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Rhino | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Zebra | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock The Zoo Characters | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and stress-relieving
- 🎨 Customizable balls and vortexes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads and pop-ups
- 🐛 Frequent glitches and crashes
- 🔋 Vibration issues causing distraction
- 🤯 Frustratingly difficult at times

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing
- Leaderboard and progress not saving properly
- Ads playing even after paying to remove them

**Requested features**

- More challenging levels and modes
- Ability to turn off vibrations completely
- Offline play without ads
- Additional customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stick Hero free?

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

### Is Rolly Vortex free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stick Hero or Rolly Vortex?

Rolly Vortex is rated higher. Stick Hero averages 4.3 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Rolly Vortex averages 4.6 from 305K ratings.

### Do Stick Hero or Rolly Vortex have ads?

Both Stick Hero and Rolly Vortex show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stick Hero or Rolly Vortex?

Stick Hero ships an update every 4 months, and Rolly Vortex every 4 months. Most recently, Stick Hero was updated on October 25, 2026 and Rolly Vortex on October 26, 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.*