Comparison

I am Bread vs Draw a Stickman

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

I am Bread

Embody a slice of bread on a perilous journey to become toast. Navigate 8 challenging levels, avoiding hazards like floors and unsavory obstacles. Experience a unique adventure with intuitive controls designed for mobile.

Highlights
  • Become toast
  • 8 challenging levels
  • Avoid hazards
  • Unique control system
  • Adventure across various environments
Features
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**Selected by Apple - Handpicked Apps & Games 2015** ‘I am Bread’ is the latest quirky adventure from the creators of 'Surgeon Simulator', Bossa Studios. This isn't the best thing since sliced bread . . . it is sliced bread! Mashable - 'After years of waiting, we can be Bread' Touch Arcade - 'Feels like the pinnacle of all humanity's accomplishments' Wired - 'I am Bread is the strangest game you will play this year' 9/10 - Steam Metro - 'Slice of Heaven' Destructoid - 'I Am Bread is just delightful' MTV - 'Best Carbs' You are bread! Your mission, become toast! Take on all hazards to deliciousness as you head on an adventure across 8 levels taking bread from its natural confine in the kitchen, throughout the house and then venture outside into the garden and beyond. Look out for the floor and any other unsavoury obstacles that could harm your tastiness as you seek out the means to achieve bread's ultimate goal. Using the unique control system, designed from the ground up for iOS, you can bring the slice to life and take it on an incredible adventure. With you in control, this bread will be boldly going where no bread has gone before! Please note: The following devices may have issues running I am Bread: - iPad 2, iPhone 4s, iPod 5th gen and iPad mini 1st gen. If you encounter crashes perform a hard reset, which is achieved by holding down the home and power buttons until the apple logo appears.

About

Draw a Stickman

Unleash your creativity by drawing your own stickman hero and bringing it to life. Embark on a magical adventure, solve puzzles, and battle villains. Share your unique creations with friends and personalize your epic journey.

Highlights
  • Create and animate original stickman characters
  • Embark on a magical storybook adventure
  • Solve enigmatic puzzles and challenges
  • Battle unique creatures and bosses
  • Save and share custom drawings with friends
  • Unlock new drawing tools and color palettes
Features
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** Winner of 5 Webby Awards - Draw a Stickman Franchise ** ** Played over 100 Million Times around the Globe ** Grab your pencil and get ready for the most creative DRAW A STICKMAN adventure yet! Imagination is the key, as you enter a magical storybook full of mystery and wonder, unusual creatures and enigmatic puzzles! Create your own original stickman and then watch it come to life in DRAW A STICKMAN: EPIC 2! Challenge yourself to unlock every secret, collect every drawing and share your creativity with the world! BRING YOUR DRAWINGS TO LIFE Unleash your creativity as you draw a Stickman from your own unique perspective, and then watch your animated hero come to life before your eyes! Make every idea a reality by saving drawings in your Sketchbook, and sharing them with friends! A NEW STORY Embark on a perilous journey through time! Draw your Stickman and create a friend! But be warned….disaster falls upon your ally! It’s up to you to become the hero! Maneuver your way through the magical world of EPIC 2 in a quest to save your partner! YOUR DRAWINGS MATTER Create and save unlimited drawings in your Sketchbook that comes to life throughout your adventure! SHARE AND RECEIVE DRAWINGS WITH FRIENDS With the new share feature, you can now send your creations to your friends. They will then be able to use your drawings in their own epic adventures! FIGHT EPIC BATTLES Face off against inked-out goblins, tongue-lashing frogs, fire-breathing dragons, and BIG bosses! You must use your own strategies to solve intriguing challenges and puzzles, while battling all new villains! Jump in to this action-packed adventure that allows for endless creativity! As you explore each colorful environment, choose from an assortment of drawing pencils and tools to help you successfully overcome every obstacle along the way. New features and enhancements allow you to choose from a larger color palette, along with a variety of pencil sizes. With the new share feature, send your drawings to your friends! Unlock hidden Color Buddies, locate puzzle pieces, and enjoy new drawing pencils for Wires, Eggs, and Ice! This is an experience like no other, personalized by you! DRAW A STICKMAN: EPIC 2 is the sequel you’ve been waiting for and is sure to offer hours of entertainment to avid gamers and creative minds alike!

Screenshots

I am Bread4 screens
Draw a Stickman4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: I am Bread at none against Draw a Stickman's 2. I am Bread also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Draw a Stickman's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (63% vs 51%). On ratings volume, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

I am Bread costs $4.99 and Draw a Stickman $2.99 up front. Draw a Stickman sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. I am Bread asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Draw a Stickman holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 2.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of I am Bread's written reviews are positive against 63% of Draw a Stickman's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

I am Bread ships an update every 3 weeks, Draw a Stickman every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
I am Bread versus Draw a Stickman: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterI am BreadDraw a Stickman
Price$4.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.0 (1.3K ratings)4.5 (2.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.4% of reviews62.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.3K2.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.0 GB555 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopertinyBuild LLCHitcents.com, Inc.

Customer experience

I am Bread

All ratings1,347 ratings
Positive74.8%
Neutral6.4%
Negative18.8%
Written reviews368 reviews
Positive51.4%
Neutral13.0%
Negative35.6%

Draw a Stickman

All ratings2,074 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral3.1%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews401 reviews
Positive62.6%
Neutral5.7%
Negative31.7%

User reviews

I am Bread

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and creative game concept
  • 🚀 Challenging and addictive gameplay
  • 💡 Unique perspective of playing as a piece of bread

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 👎 Frustrating and difficult controls
  • 🔍 Camera angles make gameplay challenging

Draw a Stickman

From 2.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Awesome game
  • ⭐ Fun and creative
  • ⭐ Great graphics and animations
  • ⭐ Nostalgic and memorable

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🐛 Glitches and issues with certain levels
  • 🕰️ Short and lacking in content
  • 💰 Paid DLC required for full experience

Bugs and requests

I am Bread

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes on loading certain levels
  • Controls become unresponsive at times
  • Compatibility issues on some devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and game modes
  • Controller support
  • Improved camera controls
  • Easier difficulty settings

Draw a Stickman

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Loading issues and crashes
  • Invisible walls and obstacles
  • Inability to progress past certain levels
  • Sketchbook and drawing tools not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels and chapters
  • Ability to save progress
  • Free play/creative mode
  • Ability to customize characters further
  • Fix issues with Drawn Below DLC

In-app purchases

None

I am Bread

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Draw a Stickman

One-time2
  • Drawn Below$0.99
  • Book of Seasons$0.99

Questions

Is I am Bread free?
I am Bread costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Draw a Stickman free?
Draw a Stickman costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, I am Bread or Draw a Stickman?
Draw a Stickman is rated higher. I am Bread averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Draw a Stickman averages 4.5 from 2.1K ratings.
Do I am Bread or Draw a Stickman have ads?
Neither I am Bread nor Draw a Stickman shows ads.
Which is updated more often, I am Bread or Draw a Stickman?
I am Bread ships an update every 3 weeks, and Draw a Stickman every 2 months. Most recently, I am Bread was updated on November 1, 2026 and Draw a Stickman on November 3, 2026.

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