Micro Battles 2 vs Stickman Surfer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Micro Battles 2
Engage in quick, head-to-head mini-games with friends on a single device. Inspired by classic 8-bit games, daily challenges keep the fun fresh. An optional upgrade unlocks all mini-games.
- Head-to-head mini-games
- Classic 8-bit inspired gameplay
- Single-device multiplayer
- Daily changing battles
- Ad-free experience
- Optional premium upgrade
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Micro Battles are BACK on popular request! Gather your friends for another series of HEAD TO HEAD mini-games, inspired by the fun simplicity of classic 8-BIT VIDEO GAMES. Using two buttons (one for each player) on a single device, you can place your portable battleground practically anywhere and LAUGH OUT LOUD with (or at) any friend you'd like. Battles are changed on a daily basis, so be sure to open the app every day for another fun challenge. - - - - - - - - - - - - * Micro Battles 2 is free from ads and playable at no cost. A premium upgrade is provided as an optional one-time in-app purchase, allowing players to access mini-games outside the daily scheme. * Friend not included
Stickman Surfer
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.
- Rich surf environments
- Skateboard ramp mode
- Sand driving mode
- Character customisations
- Vehicle power-ups
- Daily treasure chest prizes
- One-touch controls
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Help the legendary Stickson carve up the waves, cruise the dunes in his jeep, land some big air on the skate halfpipe or simply chill out in his beachside shack and watch the world roll by. Game Features: * Rich surf environments including piers, caves, shipwrecks, harbours, wave parks and more * Two bonus game modes - 'Skateboard Ramp' and 'Sand Driving' * Loads of upgrades and character customisations to unlock * Multiple vehicle power-ups with different characteristics * Daily treasure chest prizes * Custom pumping soundtrack * One touch control mechanism
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Stickman Surfer at 4.7 against Micro Battles 2's 4.2. Stickman Surfer also leads on ratings volume (6.1K vs 61). Micro Battles 2's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Micro Battles 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stickman Surfer has 6.1K ratings behind it against 61, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 77% and 77% positive.
Micro Battles 2 ships an update every 24 months, Stickman Surfer every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Micro Battles 2 | Stickman Surfer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (61 ratings) | 4.7 (6.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | 77.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 61 | 6.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | Every 17 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 198 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Donut Games | Turbo Chilli Pty Ltd |
Customer experience
Micro Battles 2
Stickman Surfer
User reviews
Micro Battles 2
From 61 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Fun mini-games
- 👍 Great for playing with friends
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Free to play (initially)
- 👍 No ads (for some users)
Room to improve
- 💰 Paywall for more games
- 💰 Expensive to unlock all content
- 💰 Feels like a money grab
- 🐛 Repetitive game selection
- 🐛 Poor controls (Tanks)
Stickman Surfer
From 6.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🏄 Fun and engaging surfing gameplay
- 👍 Variety of mini-games and activities
- 🎨 Customizable beach hut and character
- 🕹️ Addictive and entertaining experience
Room to improve
- 🌊 Inconsistent surfing controls and physics
- 💰 Excessive in-app purchases and ads
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and technical issues
- 🕰️ Repetitive gameplay and lack of progression
Bugs and requests
Micro Battles 2
Reported bugs
4 issues- Daily game not refreshing
- Payment issues (money deducted, content not unlocked)
- Controls for tank game are bad
- Can't shoot in tank game
Requested features
9 requests- Single player mode
- More mini-games
- Micro Battles 3 or 4
- Unlock all games for a single price
- Add Bluetooth/WiFi multiplayer
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- Make all games free
- Allow playing any game
- Improve tank controls
- Make pirate game standalone with more volume
Stickman Surfer
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes when attempting to access certain features
- Surfboard and vehicle controls not responsive at times
- Inconsistent scoring and progress tracking
Requested features
4 requests- Add more variety to the mini-games
- Improve surfing mechanics and controls
- Introduce a story mode or campaign
- Reduce reliance on in-app purchases
In-app purchases
Micro Battles 2
- Premium$1.99
Stickman Surfer
- Small Pack$0.99
- Starter Pack$1.99
- Medium Pack$2.99
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- Large Pack$4.99
- Extra Large Pack$9.99
- Mega Pack$12.99
- Ultimate Pack$29.99
Questions
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