# Stack vs Stranger Towers

The clearest difference is rating: Stranger Towers at 5.0 against Stack's 4.4. Stranger Towers also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Stack's advantage is ratings volume (60K vs 1) and update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly). 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 Stranger Towers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stranger Towers holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stack has 60K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Stack ships an update every 11 days, Stranger Towers monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stack | Stranger Towers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (60K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack/id1080487957/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stranger-towers/id1630962072/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **60K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 56.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#156** | — |
| Size | 282 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) | [Three Dragons s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1420842165) |

## What reviewers say

### Stack

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

**Currently charting:** #156 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


### Stranger Towers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stranger-towers/id1630962072)

Experience addictive tower-building gameplay with a mesmerizing retrowave soundtrack and innovative Augmented Reality mode. Test your reflexes with precision stacking and unlock new blocks and environments. A classic stacking game with a modern, retro-futuristic twist.

**Highlights:** Addictive one-tap gameplay, Precision stacking mechanics, Augmented Reality (AR) mode, Mesmerizing retrowave soundtrack, Unlock new blocks and environments, Stunning retro-futuristic visuals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stack free?

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

### Is Stranger Towers free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stack or Stranger Towers?

Stranger Towers is rated higher. Stack averages 4.4 out of 5 from 60K ratings, while Stranger Towers averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Stack or Stranger Towers have ads?

Both Stack and Stranger Towers show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stack or Stranger Towers?

Stack ships an update every 11 days, and Stranger Towers monthly. Most recently, Stack was updated on October 21, 2026 and Stranger Towers on October 14, 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.*