Comparison

BLUK vs Stack AR

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

Head to head
About

BLUK

Embark on a magical quest as a unique block to uncover the source of a mysterious darkness. Leap through physics-driven worlds, discover new abilities, and choose your destiny between story completion or endless challenges. Enjoy serene aesthetics and a skill-based platforming experience.

Highlights
  • Skill-based physics platformer
  • Discover new abilities with magical runes
  • One-touch gameplay with trajectory aiming
  • Choose between story mode or endless challenges
  • Minimalist aesthetics and ambient soundscape
  • Global leaderboards and achievements
Features
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As a block with unique abilities, you set off on a magical journey to uncover the origins of a mysterious darkness that is disrupting the harmony of the realms. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ** Editors Choice in more than 80 countries ** ** AppStore Best of September 2016 ** ** Best of 2016 ** ‘Big Indie Pitch’ Nominee at Pocket Gamer Connects 2016 ‘Upcoming Game of the Year’ Finalist at NGF Awards 2015 "Bluk is a great visual and audio package that will delight everyone." - 9/10 - AppAdvice "Stylishly tricky platformer" - 8/10 - Gamezebo "Bluk is a game designed with care and love" - Pocker Gamer "It requires precision, memory, strategy, and, most importantly, observation" - App Army "Angry Birds style gameplay with precision landing ... Terrifying!" - The SML Podcast –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Tips: Start playing from unlocked worlds by swiping left on World Select screen. To complete the game, leap through all worlds in a single go SKILL BASED PHYSICS PLATFORMER Pure skill based gameplay as you learn to navigate through multiple physics-driven worlds CHOOSE YOUR OWN DESTINY You can either follow the abstract storyline & complete the game or carry on with the endless challenges. DISCOVER ABILITIES Collect Magical runes to learn new abilities to help you in your journey ONE TOUCH GAMEPLAY Touch and drag on the ​screen to form a trajectory. Release touch to jump SERENE SOUNDSCAPE & AESTHETICS Minimal & beautiful aesthetics with ambient soundscape LEADERBOARDS, ACHIEVEMENTS & HALL OF FAME Global leaderboards, Hall of Fame & over 45 game center achievements –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Like and Follow facebook.com/blukOfficial twitter.com/blukOfficial

About

Stack AR

Build towering structures by stacking blocks in an augmented reality environment. Compete globally for the highest score with simple, beautiful graphics.

Highlights
  • Augmented Reality gameplay
  • Block stacking mechanics
  • Global high score competition
  • Simple and beautiful graphics
Features
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Stack up the blocks as high as you can! ◉ Play in Augmented Reality anywhere ◉ Simple & Beautiful graphics designed ◉ Compete for the best score in the world

Screenshots

BLUK4 screens
Stack AR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BLUK at 79% against Stack AR's 32%. BLUK also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.8) and ads (none vs shown). Stack AR's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 157). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. BLUK sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Stack AR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BLUK holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stack AR has 2.1K ratings behind it against 157, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of BLUK's written reviews are positive against 32% of Stack AR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BLUK ships an update every 2 weeks, Stack AR every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
BLUK versus Stack AR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBLUKStack AR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (157 ratings) — better3.8 (2.1K ratings)
Positive reviews78.7% of reviews — better32.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1572.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB215 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDeepak MadathilKetchapp

Customer experience

BLUK

All ratings157 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral1.3%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews197 reviews
Positive78.7%
Neutral6.1%
Negative15.2%

Stack AR

All ratings2,121 ratings
Positive67.1%
Neutral8.1%
Negative24.8%
Written reviews697 reviews
Positive32.4%
Neutral11.5%
Negative56.1%

User reviews

BLUK

From 157 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Beautiful graphics and aesthetic design
  • 🎵 Excellent soundtrack and audio design
  • 😌 Relaxing yet challenging gameplay
  • 🎮 Addictive and engaging mechanics
  • ⚙️ Smooth physics and polished mechanics

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Respawn/reset mechanic is frustrating
  • ⏱️ Difficulty spikes significantly mid-game
  • 📱 iPhone X compatibility issues
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • ⚪ Bright white flash on death is annoying

Stack AR

From 2.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Challenging and fun
  • 🎨 Variety of colors and themes
  • 🕹️ Addictive gameplay
  • 🔍 Satisfying AR experience
  • 💻 Works well on newer devices

Room to improve

  • 🔍 AR not compatible with older devices
  • 📺 Intrusive ads
  • 🔋 Battery-draining
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 💰 Paid version still has ads

Bugs and requests

BLUK

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • iPhone X display not properly optimized
  • Sound not working for some users
  • Excessive white flash on death
  • Level progression unclear/confusing mechanics
  • App repeatedly prompts for reviews

Requested features

7 requests
  • Multiplayer or ranked mode
  • New levels and content updates
  • Power-ups and special abilities
  • Difficulty settings or easier starting levels
  • More positive reinforcement/feedback
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  • Leaderboard improvements
  • Explanation of hidden platforms/secrets

Stack AR

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • AR mode not working
  • Game freezing and crashing
  • Ads triggering accidentally

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to pick unlocked skins
  • Flashlight mode for AR
  • Support for more devices
  • Reduce ad frequency

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BLUK

One-time1
  • BLUK Premium$1.99
1 purchases

Stack AR

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is BLUK free?
BLUK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stack AR free?
Stack AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BLUK or Stack AR?
BLUK is rated higher. BLUK averages 4.8 out of 5 from 157 ratings, while Stack AR averages 3.8 from 2.1K ratings.
Do BLUK or Stack AR have ads?
Stack AR shows ads; BLUK does not.
Which is updated more often, BLUK or Stack AR?
BLUK ships an update every 2 weeks, and Stack AR every 4 months. Most recently, BLUK was updated on September 21, 2026 and Stack AR on September 22, 2026.

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