Yeah pretty much. I have so much trouble with IADs on stick, regular dashes aren't a problem since I play Hakumen, and half circles can be give and take.
Stick takes a while to get used to, but once you're in, you're in for life. It's just a matter of not being tempted to switch to pad. I'm a weak minded individual in that regard. Once I stop being a lazy buttfiend and switch my gate for something more comfortable, I should be more willing to play stick tbh. It's not uncomfortable in games like SF, but BB kills me cuz of IADS and the like.
If you get a stick, just keep at it. I'm a pad player, but stick is great and you don't get beat up after school for using pad.