# Stack vs Helix Jump

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Helix Jump at 1.5M against Stack's 59K. Stack's advantage is review sentiment (53% vs 40%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stack sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Helix Jump sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Helix Jump holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Helix Jump has 1.5M ratings behind it against 59K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 53% of Stack's written reviews are positive against 40% of Helix Jump's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Stack ships an update every 10 days, Helix Jump every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stack | Helix Jump |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (59K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack/id1080487957/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.5M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helix-jump/id1345968745/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 59K | **1.5M** |
| Positive reviews | **52.9% of reviews** | 40.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #129 | **#51** |
| Size | 282 MB | 271 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Stack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack/id1080487957)

**Currently charting:** #129 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Test your reflexes in this addictive block-stacking game. Aim for the highest tower possible with simple, beautiful graphics. Compete globally for the top score.

**Highlights:** Block stacking gameplay, High score competition, Beautiful graphics, Global leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem Pack Small | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Extra Lives | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack Medium | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30 Extra Lives | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Extra Offline Earnings | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack Grand | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50 Extra Lives | $4.99 | one-time |
| VIP Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack Mega | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack Ultra | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive
- 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing graphics
- 🧘‍♀️ Relaxing and calming
- 💪 Challenging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🐛 Frequent glitches and lags
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Blocks disappearing or glitching
- Game freezing or crashing
- Inconsistent performance on newer devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to choose color schemes
- More variety in block designs
- Improved high score tracking
- Reduced ad frequency


### Helix Jump

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helix-jump/id1345968745)

**Currently charting:** #51 Top Free · Action, #132 Top Free · Casual (US App Store)

Bounce and smash through colorful helix platforms to reach the bottom. Avoid red spots that shatter your ball and force you to restart. Speed up or wait for your chance to roll and jump in this fast-paced arcade game.

**Highlights:** Smash, bump, and bounce through helix platforms, Avoid red trap spots, Crazy fast speed, Bright vibrant graphics, Simple and easy to play, Great time killer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 revives | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hammer Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cash Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Hammers Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hammer Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cash Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cash Pack 2 & No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Hammer Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cash Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hammer Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Visually appealing design
- ⏱️ Satisfying gameplay loop
- 🔋 Can be played offline

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🔁 Repetitive and unvaried levels
- 🤔 Misleading or confusing mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Leaderboard not functioning properly
- Game freezing or crashing at higher levels
- Inconsistent behavior when using power-ups

**Requested features**

- Ability to replay past levels
- More challenging and varied level design
- Improved leaderboard and progression system
- Reduced ad frequency or optional ad-free version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stack free?

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

### Is Helix Jump free?

Helix Jump is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Stack or Helix Jump?

Helix Jump is rated higher. Stack averages 4.4 out of 5 from 59K ratings, while Helix Jump averages 4.6 from 1.5M ratings.

### Do Stack or Helix Jump have ads?

Both Stack and Helix Jump show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stack or Helix Jump?

Stack ships an update every 10 days, and Helix Jump every 9 days. Most recently, Stack was updated on September 25, 2026 and Helix Jump on September 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Stack or Helix Jump?

Stack currently peaks at #129 in the App Store charts, and Helix Jump at #51. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*