Comparison

Bead Bash vs StackUp Game

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

Head to head
About

Bead Bash

Engage in a strategic bead-busting puzzle game where tapping groups of same-colored beads triggers chain reactions for massive scores. Compete on daily leaderboards and utilize unique power-ups to achieve explosive new high scores.

Highlights
  • Tap same-color beads for collisions
  • Chain reactions for massive score multipliers
  • Timed gameplay with 25 moves
  • Intense play with dynamic board
  • Daily leaderboards (local to international)
  • Unique power-ups
Features
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Ready for a new explosion of fun? Bead Bash combines the challenge of playing 3 moves ahead with the thrill of waves of collisions driving massive payoffs in high scores. Tap at least two same color beads to create a horizontal collision. Multiple collisions can start a chain reaction. Earn massive scores as each collision in a chain reaction produces a 10 folds increase in points. Features: • Original gameplay of creating collisions and cluster busting in a timed set of 25 moves in the free to play Lite Game. • Easy to learn and a challenge to master. The addiction of knowing you’ll get an explosive new high score if only you play one more time. • Intense Play as the board is alive making a move every 6 seconds. • Daily Dash Leaderboards - Local, state, national, international and friends leaderboards reset every 24 hours making each day a new challenge to reach the top. • Unique powerups deployed at the perfect moment can accelerate your game to thrilling heights for all to see on the leaderboards. Bead Bash Lite Game is free to play with the option to purchase Ad Free and Full Game Unlocks (35 moves & 2 powerups per game) or a Bundle of Ad Free and Full Game. Facebook: facebook.com/BeadBash/

About

StackUp Game

Features
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StackUp is a captivating stacking game that combines quick reflexes with strategy. Tap the screen to drop each block onto the one below, aiming for perfect placements. HOW TO PLAY: • Tap to drop each block • Stack blocks as high as you can • Aim for perfect placements to unlock rewards • Keep your daily streak going for special bonuses FEATURES: • 5 visual themes to unlock • 5 difficulty modes (Chill, Classic, Hard, Insane, Zen) • Global Game Center leaderboards • 13 achievements to unlock • Endless gameplay in Zen mode • Sound effects and haptic feedback for immersion Free to play with the option to continue after Game Over via ads. No in-app purchases—enjoy the full game!

Screenshots

Bead Bash4 screens
StackUp Game4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: StackUp Game at every 11 days against Bead Bash's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Bead Bash sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and StackUp Game sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bead Bash ships an update every 2 months, StackUp Game every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Bead Bash versus StackUp Game: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBead BashStackUp Game
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (21 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPuzzoo GamesJULIEN DUVAL

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Bead Bash

One-time10
  • 200 Magic Wand Powerups$0.99
  • 200 Bomb Powerups$0.99
  • 200 Lightning Powerups$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Slow Game$1.99
  • 100 Powerups Combo$2.99
  • Full Game$2.99
  • Bundle$3.99
  • 200 Powerup Combo$4.99
  • Performance Kit$9.99
  • Premium Kit$19.99
1 purchases

StackUp Game

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Bead Bash free?
Bead Bash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StackUp Game free?
StackUp Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bead Bash or StackUp Game have ads?
Both Bead Bash and StackUp Game show ads.
Which is updated more often, Bead Bash or StackUp Game?
Bead Bash ships an update every 2 months, and StackUp Game every 11 days. Most recently, Bead Bash was updated on November 1, 2026 and StackUp Game on October 31, 2026.

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