# Shaky Totems vs Stack AR

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shaky Totems at 88% against Stack AR's 32%. Shaky Totems also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Stack AR's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 17). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stack AR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Shaky Totems asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shaky Totems holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stack AR has 2.1K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Shaky Totems's written reviews are positive against 32% of Stack AR's.

Shaky Totems ships an update every 10 days, Stack AR every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shaky Totems | Stack AR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shaky-totems/id1072802586/reviews)** | [3.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-ar/id1269638287/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.2% of reviews** | 32.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 215 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Ivanov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071549203) | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) |

## What reviewers say

### Shaky Totems

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shaky-totems/id1072802586)

Test your patience and reflexes in this classic tower building game. Tap to drop blocks and reach for the sky with a simple, addictive one-tap control. Unlock new totems and compete for the highest score globally.

**Highlights:** One-tap control, Jungle design, Unlockable totems, Global leaderboard, Power-ups and bonuses, Totem Shop

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Stack AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-ar/id1269638287)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- AR mode not working
- Game freezing and crashing
- Ads triggering accidentally

**Requested features**

- Ability to pick unlocked skins
- Flashlight mode for AR
- Support for more devices
- Reduce ad frequency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shaky Totems free?

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

### Is Stack AR free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shaky Totems or Stack AR?

Shaky Totems is rated higher. Shaky Totems averages 4.6 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Stack AR averages 3.8 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do Shaky Totems or Stack AR have ads?

Stack AR shows ads; Shaky Totems does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shaky Totems or Stack AR?

Shaky Totems ships an update every 10 days, and Stack AR every 4 months. Most recently, Shaky Totems was updated on November 6, 2026 and Stack AR on November 10, 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.*