# Stacker vs TENKYU

The clearest difference is rating: TENKYU at 4.6 against Stacker's 3.3. TENKYU also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (255K vs 12). Stacker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TENKYU sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Stacker asks for nothing beyond the download.

TENKYU holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TENKYU has 255K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Stacker's written reviews are positive against 59% of TENKYU's.

Stacker ships an update every 8 months, TENKYU monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stacker | TENKYU |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stacker-the-impossible-48/id1035391938/reviews) | **[4.6 (255K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tenkyu/id1189800250/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **255K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **59.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 63 MB | 166 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Alessandro Salvioni](https://appshunter.io/developer/981466908) | [keepgamesimple LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726781960) |

## What reviewers say

### Stacker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stacker-the-impossible-48/id1035391938)

A challenging tap-to-stack game where players aim to build towers by placing squares precisely. Reach the top of each stack to complete the game. It's designed to be difficult but fun.

**Highlights:** Tap to place squares, Build towers vertically, Complete all stacks to finish, Challenging gameplay, Simple controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### TENKYU

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tenkyu/id1189800250)

Guide a rolling ball through challenging 3D levels by swiping. Test your timing, precision, and control to navigate platforms and reach the goal without falling off. Enjoy hundreds of levels with simple controls and satisfying physics.

**Highlights:** Swipe controls, Physics-based gameplay, Hundreds of levels, Minimalistic 3D visuals, Challenging gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NoAds | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun
- 👍 Relaxing and calming
- 🎨 Satisfying visuals and sounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Too many ads
- 🔁 Repetitive levels
- 🤔 Unclear use of gems
- 🐛 Occasional lag and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not advancing past 999
- Ads still showing up after purchase

**Requested features**

- More level variety and difficulty progression
- Ability to replay specific levels
- Use gems for customization or other features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stacker free?

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

### Is TENKYU free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stacker or TENKYU?

TENKYU is rated higher. Stacker averages 3.3 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while TENKYU averages 4.6 from 255K ratings.

### Do Stacker or TENKYU have ads?

Both Stacker and TENKYU show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stacker or TENKYU?

Stacker ships an update every 8 months, and TENKYU monthly. Most recently, Stacker was updated on October 21, 2026 and TENKYU on October 29, 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.*