# Tricolor! vs CHINA MAP STACK

The clearest difference is rating: CHINA MAP STACK at 4.7 against Tricolor!'s 2.0. CHINA MAP STACK also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). Tricolor!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 8 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tricolor! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CHINA MAP STACK asks for nothing beyond the download.

CHINA MAP STACK holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

Tricolor! ships an update every 2 weeks, CHINA MAP STACK every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tricolor! | CHINA MAP STACK |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tricolor/id1054032690/reviews) | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/china-map-stack/id6446427047/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 55 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Indigo Bunting](https://appshunter.io/developer/1050429235) | [YUUTA TAKI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1360634665) |

## What reviewers say

### Tricolor!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tricolor/id1054032690)

Tap left or right to swap figures and match them as quickly as possible. Test your reflexes and see how long you can last in this fast-paced game.

**Highlights:** Tap to swap figures, Fast-paced gameplay, Test reflexes, Endless progression

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### CHINA MAP STACK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/china-map-stack/id6446427047)

A physics puzzle game where players stack Chinese states, with an option to play with Japanese maps. It features colorful graphics and simple one-finger controls.

**Highlights:** Physics puzzle gameplay, Stack Chinese states, Play with Japanese maps, Colorful states, One-finger control, Free to play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tricolor! free?

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

### Is CHINA MAP STACK free?

CHINA MAP STACK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tricolor! or CHINA MAP STACK?

CHINA MAP STACK is rated higher. Tricolor! averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while CHINA MAP STACK averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Tricolor! or CHINA MAP STACK have ads?

CHINA MAP STACK shows ads; Tricolor! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tricolor! or CHINA MAP STACK?

Tricolor! ships an update every 2 weeks, and CHINA MAP STACK every 8 months. Most recently, Tricolor! was updated on October 8, 2026 and CHINA MAP STACK on September 23, 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.*