# Stack vs Ball Smash 3D

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ball Smash 3D at none against Stack's 18. Ball Smash 3D also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 53%). Stack's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (59K vs 1.2K). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stack sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Ball Smash 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Stack against 4.5 for Ball Smash 3D. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stack has 59K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of Stack's written reviews are positive against 84% of Ball Smash 3D's.

Stack ships an update every 10 days, Ball Smash 3D every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stack | Ball Smash 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (59K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack/id1080487957/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-smash-3d-hit-same-color/id1474467532/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **59K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | 52.8% of reviews | **84.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#141** | — |
| Size | 282 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) | [Game Biz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448199865) |

## What reviewers say

### Stack

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

**Currently charting:** #141 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


### Ball Smash 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-smash-3d-hit-same-color/id1474467532)

Guide a bouncing ball through a colorful spiral helix. Swipe to rotate the maze and make the ball jump through gaps, avoiding red planks to continue the adventure. Enjoy addictive gameplay with simple controls and vibrant visuals.

**Highlights:** Bouncing ball adventure, Spiral helix maze navigation, One-tap controls, Rich visual effects, Addictive gameplay, Horizontal swipe rotation

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- ✨ Satisfying game experience
- 🎮 Great time-killer
- 💯 Excellent overall quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Annoying ads
- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- 🕹️ Repetitive gameplay after a while

**Reported bugs**

- Ads causing loss of focus
- Dying when landing on walls
- Glitches and crashes

**Requested features**

- Reduce ad frequency
- Fix plate breaking bug
- Increase difficulty progression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stack free?

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

### Is Ball Smash 3D free?

Ball Smash 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Stack or Ball Smash 3D?

Ball Smash 3D is rated higher. Stack averages 4.4 out of 5 from 59K ratings, while Ball Smash 3D averages 4.5 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Stack or Ball Smash 3D have ads?

Both Stack and Ball Smash 3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stack or Ball Smash 3D?

Stack ships an update every 10 days, and Ball Smash 3D every 8 months. Most recently, Stack was updated on September 24, 2026 and Ball Smash 3D on September 21, 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.*