# Stack vs Drop Stack Ball

Stack and Drop Stack Ball both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of Drop Stack Ball's written reviews are positive against 53% of Stack's. Drop Stack Ball also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 18). Stack's advantage is ratings volume (59K vs 2K) and chart position (#119 vs unranked). 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. Drop Stack Ball 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 Drop Stack Ball. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stack has 59K ratings behind it against 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 91% of Drop Stack Ball's.

Stack ships an update every 10 days, Drop Stack Ball every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stack | Drop Stack Ball |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (59K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack/id1080487957/reviews) | **[4.5 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drop-stack-ball/id1510506950/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **59K** | 2K |
| Positive reviews | 52.8% of reviews | **91.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#119** | — |
| Size | 282 MB | 75 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) | [Ashima Prabhakar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469698741) |

## What reviewers say

### Stack

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

**Currently charting:** #119 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


### Drop Stack Ball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drop-stack-ball/id1510506950)

Control a falling ball through colorful, nerve-racking stack structures. This game tests your speed and focus with breathtaking challenges and cute graphics. Get ready for a fun and engaging experience.

**Highlights:** Control falling objects, Bright and colorful stacks, Nerve-racking stack structures, Breathtaking gameplay, Cute and amazing graphics

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 🚀 Works offline
- 💡 Minimal ads
- 👍 Relaxing and satisfying gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🔋 Can get boring after a while

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing
- Levels resetting unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- More skin/character options
- Improved performance and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stack free?

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

### Is Drop Stack Ball free?

Drop Stack Ball is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Stack or Drop Stack Ball?

Drop Stack Ball is rated higher. Stack averages 4.4 out of 5 from 59K ratings, while Drop Stack Ball averages 4.5 from 2K ratings.

### Do Stack or Drop Stack Ball have ads?

Both Stack and Drop Stack Ball show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stack or Drop Stack Ball?

Stack ships an update every 10 days, and Drop Stack Ball every 2 weeks. Most recently, Stack was updated on September 25, 2026 and Drop Stack Ball on September 23, 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.*