# Micro Battles 3 vs Stickman Surfer

The clearest difference is rating: Stickman Surfer at 4.7 against Micro Battles 3's 3.9. Stickman Surfer also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 56%) and ratings volume (6.1K vs 152). Micro Battles 3's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Micro Battles 3 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 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stickman Surfer has 6.1K ratings behind it against 152, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Micro Battles 3's written reviews are positive against 77% of Stickman Surfer's.

Micro Battles 3 ships an update every 45 months, Stickman Surfer every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Micro Battles 3 | Stickman Surfer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (152 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/micro-battles-3/id973141599/reviews) | **[4.7 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickman-surfer/id1151245201/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 152 | **6.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 55.7% of reviews | **77.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 45 months | **Every 17 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 198 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Donut Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/310068844) | [Turbo Chilli Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/574324031) |

## What reviewers say

### Micro Battles 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/micro-battles-3/id973141599)

Engage in head-to-head 8-bit style battles with friends on a single device. Relive classic arcade fun with games like Snakes, Cars, Robots, and Samurais. New challenges are added daily for endless entertainment.

**Highlights:** Head-to-head battles, 8-bit retro style, Single device multiplayer, Daily changing battles, Classic game themes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable gameplay
- 👍 Small file size
- 👍 Good multiplayer control
- 👍 No advertisements (even when free)
- 👍 Simple, two-button controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Pay to play more games
- 💸 Forced to buy premium
- 💸 Expensive for small games
- 👎 Limited to one game daily (free)
- 👎 Randomizer issues

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot play any minigame you want (premium only)
- Game needs money to play more than 1 game
- Only battle daily, wants money for anything else
- Only one game available
- Game is hard to control

**Requested features**

- Make more Micro Battles games
- Add Micro Battles 4
- Add cooperative 2 player vs AI
- Add hunger games
- Make all games free


### Stickman Surfer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickman-surfer/id1151245201)

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.

**Highlights:** Rich surf environments, Skateboard ramp mode, Sand driving mode, Character customisations, Vehicle power-ups, Daily treasure chest prizes, One-touch controls

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Extra Large Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pack | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🏄 Fun and engaging surfing gameplay
- 👍 Variety of mini-games and activities
- 🎨 Customizable beach hut and character
- 🕹️ Addictive and entertaining experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🌊 Inconsistent surfing controls and physics
- 💰 Excessive in-app purchases and ads
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and technical issues
- 🕰️ Repetitive gameplay and lack of progression

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when attempting to access certain features
- Surfboard and vehicle controls not responsive at times
- Inconsistent scoring and progress tracking

**Requested features**

- Add more variety to the mini-games
- Improve surfing mechanics and controls
- Introduce a story mode or campaign
- Reduce reliance on in-app purchases


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Micro Battles 3 free?

Micro Battles 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Stickman Surfer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Micro Battles 3 or Stickman Surfer?

Stickman Surfer is rated higher. Micro Battles 3 averages 3.9 out of 5 from 152 ratings, while Stickman Surfer averages 4.7 from 6.1K ratings.

### Do Micro Battles 3 or Stickman Surfer have ads?

Stickman Surfer shows ads; Micro Battles 3 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Micro Battles 3 or Stickman Surfer?

Micro Battles 3 ships an update every 45 months, and Stickman Surfer every 17 months. Most recently, Micro Battles 3 was updated on October 21, 2026 and Stickman Surfer on October 24, 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.*