# Graffiti Animation vs Stickman

The clearest difference is rating: Graffiti Animation at 5.0 against Stickman's 4.0. Graffiti Animation also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). Stickman's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 17 months) and ratings volume (334 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stickman sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Graffiti Animation asks for nothing beyond the download.

Graffiti Animation holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stickman has 334 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Graffiti Animation ships an update every 17 months, Stickman every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Graffiti Animation | Stickman |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/graffiti-animation/id956735172/reviews)** | [4.0 (334 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickman-draw-animation/id6444650722/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **334** |
| Positive reviews | — | 39.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 352 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yang Shih-Yi](https://appshunter.io/developer/739029445) | [Appache apps and games ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655839601) |

## What reviewers say

### Graffiti Animation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/graffiti-animation/id956735172)

This tool helps children learn to write and create simple text animations. It's designed to be an engaging way for young users to express their creativity through animated text.

**Highlights:** Learn to write, Create text animations, Designed for children, Simple text tools, Creative expression

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Stickman

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickman-draw-animation/id6444650722)

Create your own cartoons by drawing frame by frame. This app offers an easy-to-use interface, drawing lessons, and the ability to color your creations and add stickers. Save your animations as GIFs to share with friends.

**Highlights:** Frame-by-frame drawing, Coloring and stickers, Save as GIF, Share animations, Drawing lessons

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium version | $10.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy controls
- 👍 Smooth performance
- 👍 Customizable FPS
- 👍 Fun to use
- 👍 Great for beginners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🔍 Limited drawing tools
- 🔍 Restrictive free version
- 🔍 Laggy on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Frames disappearing during animation
- Inability to access saved projects
- Loading issues and white screens
- Unexpected app crashes

**Requested features**

- Add sound and audio support
- Improve export quality
- Implement more advanced animation tools
- Increase frame limit for free version
- Add ability to move and edit objects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Graffiti Animation free?

Graffiti Animation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Stickman free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Graffiti Animation or Stickman?

Graffiti Animation is rated higher. Graffiti Animation averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Stickman averages 4.0 from 334 ratings.

### Do Graffiti Animation or Stickman have ads?

Neither Graffiti Animation nor Stickman shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Graffiti Animation or Stickman?

Graffiti Animation ships an update every 17 months, and Stickman every 2 months. Most recently, Graffiti Animation was updated on November 1, 2026 and Stickman on November 7, 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.*