# Stack vs Merge Fruit

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Merge Fruit at none against Stack's 18. Merge Fruit also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 53%). Stack's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (59K vs 221). 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. Merge Fruit asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Stack against 4.3 for Merge Fruit. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stack has 59K ratings behind it against 221, 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 76% of Merge Fruit's.

Stack ships an update every 10 days, Merge Fruit every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stack | Merge Fruit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (59K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack/id1080487957/reviews)** | [4.3 (221 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-fruit-watermelon/id1552861762/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **59K** | 221 |
| Positive reviews | 52.9% of reviews | **76.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#125** | — |
| Size | 282 MB | 142 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) | [Xiamen Youhuo Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462575911) |

## What reviewers say

### Stack

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

**Currently charting:** #125 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


### Merge Fruit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-fruit-watermelon/id1552861762)

Engage in a delightful puzzle experience by merging fruits to create larger ones. This addictive mini-game offers simple yet captivating gameplay that's hard to put down.

**Highlights:** Fruit merging gameplay, Puzzle solving, Mini-game format, Addictive gameplay, Easy to learn

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 😌 Calming and relaxing experience
- 🆓 Free to play
- 🚫 No ads during gameplay
- 📶 Offline play supported

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Technical glitches
- 📉 Game plays by itself
- ⚠️ Opens random websites
- 🔊 Random beeping sounds
- 🎧 Audio issues with podcasts

**Reported bugs**

- Technical glitches
- Lining up on the left side issues
- Game plays by itself
- Opened a random website
- Started beeping at random times

**Requested features**

- Option to pay to turn off ads
- More to offer in the game
- Something made from two giant watermelons
- Fix audio issues with podcasts
- More fruits in the game


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stack free?

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

### Is Merge Fruit free?

Merge Fruit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Stack or Merge Fruit?

Stack is rated higher. Stack averages 4.4 out of 5 from 59K ratings, while Merge Fruit averages 4.3 from 221 ratings.

### Do Stack or Merge Fruit have ads?

Both Stack and Merge Fruit show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stack or Merge Fruit?

Stack ships an update every 10 days, and Merge Fruit every 6 months. Most recently, Stack was updated on September 27, 2026 and Merge Fruit on September 24, 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.*