# Stack vs Crossy Road+

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Crossy Road+ at none against Stack's 18. Crossy Road+ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (67% vs 53%). Stack's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (59K vs 684). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stack sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Crossy Road+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stack holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stack has 59K ratings behind it against 684, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 53% of Stack's written reviews are positive against 67% of Crossy Road+'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, Crossy Road+ every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stack | Crossy Road+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (59K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack/id1080487957/reviews)** | [4.1 (684 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossy-road-plus/id1559490508/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **59K** | 684 |
| Positive reviews | 52.8% of reviews | **67.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#134** | — |
| Size | 282 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) | [HIPSTER WHALE](https://appshunter.io/developer/924373885) |

## What reviewers say

### Stack

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

**Currently charting:** #134 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


### Crossy Road+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossy-road-plus/id1559490508)

Embark on a new hopping adventure with the classic arcade game, reimagined for Apple Arcade. Collect a variety of characters and explore a new park.

**Highlights:** Classic hopping gameplay, Character collection, Explore CROSSY ROAD park, Re-imagined for Apple Arcade

**Features:** With Apple Arcade, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🚀 Easy to unlock new characters
- 🎨 Cute and creative character designs
- 🕹️ Familiar and enjoyable gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches preventing character unlocks
- 🔍 Limited character selection compared to original
- 🕰️ Repetitive and monotonous gameplay after a while
- 🤔 Lack of meaningful progression or new features

**Reported bugs**

- Coin purchase button becoming greyed out and unusable
- Freezing/crashing issues on certain devices
- Graphical/resolution issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add more characters and environments from the original Crossy Road
- Implement a multiplayer mode like the original
- Allow importing progress from the original game
- Add more varied and challenging objectives/missions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stack free?

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

### Is Crossy Road+ free?

Crossy Road+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Stack or Crossy Road+?

Stack is rated higher. Stack averages 4.4 out of 5 from 59K ratings, while Crossy Road+ averages 4.1 from 684 ratings.

### Do Stack or Crossy Road+ have ads?

Stack shows ads; Crossy Road+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stack or Crossy Road+?

Stack ships an update every 10 days, and Crossy Road+ every 4 months. Most recently, Stack was updated on September 24, 2026 and Crossy Road+ on September 22, 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.*