# Stack vs Dot Trap

The clearest difference is rating: Stack at 4.4 against Dot Trap's 2.6. Stack also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (59K vs 17). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stack sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Dot Trap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stack holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stack has 59K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Stack's written reviews are positive against 33% of Dot Trap's.

Stack ships an update every 10 days, Dot Trap every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stack | Dot Trap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (59K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack/id1080487957/reviews)** | [2.6 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-trap/id1372126006/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **59K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **52.9% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#126** | — |
| Size | 282 MB | 64 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) | [Abhishek Aryan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1365121366) |

## What reviewers say

### Stack

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

**Currently charting:** #126 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


### Dot Trap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-trap/id1372126006)

A minimalist puzzle game where players strategically place obstacles to trap a red dot within a circular matrix. It requires careful planning and quick thinking to make each move count.

**Highlights:** Simple, intuitive gameplay, Strategic obstacle placement, Minimalist design, Challenging puzzles, One-tap controls

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stack free?

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

### Is Dot Trap free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stack or Dot Trap?

Stack is rated higher. Stack averages 4.4 out of 5 from 59K ratings, while Dot Trap averages 2.6 from 17 ratings.

### Do Stack or Dot Trap have ads?

Both Stack and Dot Trap show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stack or Dot Trap?

Stack ships an update every 10 days, and Dot Trap every 9 months. Most recently, Stack was updated on October 13, 2026 and Dot Trap on October 1, 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.*