They Came From Space vs StackSpin
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
They Came From Space
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Think you know Space Invaders? Think again! 'They Came From Space' take the retro classic and puts a whole new spin on it Defend your base from the invaders and they get closer and closer swipe left and right to rotate the game world and battle space invaders in 4D * Simple Controls * Classic rules apply * Play 4 sides at the same time * Compete for the best score Retro has just evolved!
StackSpin
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What if the edges of the board connected? StackSpin takes the familiar thrill of falling blocks and wraps it around a 3D cylinder, creating a spatial puzzle unlike anything you have played before. On a flat grid, you think in straight lines. On a cylinder, every piece wraps seamlessly from one side to the other. That L-piece hanging off the right edge? It continues on the left. This single twist transforms how you plan, stack, and clear lines. Once it clicks, there is no going back. Drop, rotate, and stack pieces across 20 columns that curve around a fully rendered 3D cylinder. The camera follows your active piece, rotating smoothly so you always have the best view of the action. Watch rows light up and vanish as you complete full rings around the surface. Features that keep you playing: - Ghost piece preview shows exactly where your block will land - Hold a piece in reserve and swap it when you need it most - Next piece preview lets you plan your moves ahead - Fair 7-bag randomizer ensures balanced piece distribution - Haptic feedback on every move, rotation, and line clear - Difficulty scales smoothly as you level up with no harsh jumps Set against a deep-space backdrop with parallax starfields, realistic star colors, and a neon grid floor that pulses beneath the cylinder, StackSpin delivers a visual experience as satisfying as its gameplay. The retro-modern aesthetic blends arcade nostalgia with polished 3D rendering. Controls built for touch: swipe to move, flick down to hard drop, tap to rotate. An axis-locking system ensures your intended direction is always respected, so every input feels precise and natural. Track your score, level, and lines cleared. Beat your high score and push further into faster speeds. Every 10 lines raises the stakes as gravity pulls blocks down with increasing urgency. Download StackSpin and discover what happens when a classic meets the curve.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: They Came From Space at 6.0 against StackSpin's 18.6. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | They Came From Space | StackSpin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Entity3 Limited | Palmanac Limited |
In-app purchases
They Came From Space
No in-app purchases
StackSpin
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is They Came From Space free?
Is StackSpin free?
Do They Came From Space or StackSpin have ads?
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