Comparison

PixelAttack vs Stack Balance

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

Head to head
About

PixelAttack

A highly addictive puzzle game where players arrange falling blocks into lines of three or more to clear them. Compete against AI or challenge yourself in various game modes to achieve high scores and prevent the blocks from reaching the top.

Highlights
  • Block matching puzzle gameplay
  • Story Mode with AI opponents
  • Endless Mode for long play sessions
  • Timed Mode for high score challenges
  • Stage Clear and Puzzle Modes
  • Combo and Chain scoring bonuses
Features
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One of the most addictive puzzle games ever made. In Pixel Attack(Block Attack), the player is presented with a playfield consisting of a virtual grid of squares, each of which can be occupied by a colored block. Blocks are stacked on top of one another and rise steadily toward the top of the playfield, with new blocks being added at the bottom. The player must arrange blocks in horizontal or vertical lines of three or more matching colors by swapping blocks horizontally two at a time. As matching lines are formed, the blocks are cleared from the screen and any blocks above them fall into the gaps. The game is over when the blocks touch the top of the playfield, or another game-ending condition is met (such as reaching a time limit or clearing blocks below a set line). Clearing more than three tiles in a single move scores a Combo, while Chains are scored when falling blocks from one clear cause another clear to occur. Both of these events score extra bonus points, and in multiplayer Versus games, these also send "garbage blocks" to the other player's playfield. Pixel Attack(Block Attack) provides several single-player modes. Story Mode takes the player through the game's main plot, pitting the player against a series of foes in a head-to-head match. The objective is to cause the computer-controlled player to lose. In Endless Mode, the player is challenged to play as long as possible with a continuously rising stack of blocks, which increases in speed over time. Timed Mode challenges the player to score as many points as possible within a two-minute time limit, and Stage Clear mode takes the player through a series of stages in which the objective is to clear blocks below a set line. A Puzzle Mode is also provided, which presents the player with a number of puzzles where he or she must clear all of the blocks in a set number of moves (Blocks do not rise in this mode).

About

Stack Balance

Features
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How high can you stack before it all comes crashing down? Stack Balance is pure physics fun - drop wooden blocks one by one and build the tallest tower you can. Every block lands with realistic weight and momentum. One wrong move and the whole thing tips over. - Real Physics Powered by SpriteKit, every drop feels different. Blocks bounce, slide, and wobble based on where they land. No two games play the same. - Two Ways to Play Endless Mode: Take your time and build as high as possible. No pressure, just pure stacking satisfaction. 60-Second Sprint: Race against the clock for the highest score. Every second counts. - Precision Timing Blocks swing across the top of the screen. Tap at the perfect moment to land cleanly. Master the timing to reach new heights. - Track Your Progress Personal best scores for each mode are saved automatically. Break your record and earn a celebration. - Clean and Simple No ads. No in-app purchases. No accounts needed. Just open and play. Whether you have 30 seconds or 30 minutes, Stack Balance is the perfect quick game that keeps you coming back for one more try. Download now and see how high you can go.

Screenshots

PixelAttack4 screens
Stack Balance4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Stack Balance at monthly against PixelAttack's every 50 months. PixelAttack's advantage is iOS requirement (7.1.2 vs 15.0). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PixelAttack ships an update every 50 months, Stack Balance monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PixelAttack versus Stack Balance: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixelAttackStack Balance
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 50 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS7.1.2 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer熙亮 徐晓 郭

In-app purchases

None

PixelAttack

No in-app purchases

None

Stack Balance

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PixelAttack free?
PixelAttack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stack Balance free?
Stack Balance is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PixelAttack or Stack Balance have ads?
Neither PixelAttack nor Stack Balance shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PixelAttack or Stack Balance?
PixelAttack ships an update every 50 months, and Stack Balance monthly. Most recently, PixelAttack was updated on October 19, 2026 and Stack Balance on September 29, 2026.

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