# Pilot 9 vs Stackholm

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stackholm at none against Pilot 9's 5. Stackholm also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Pilot 9's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (15 vs 2). On price, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pilot 9 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Stackholm asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stackholm holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pilot 9 has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pilot 9 ships an update every 6 weeks, Stackholm every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pilot 9 | Stackholm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot-9/id1115255482/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stackholm/id6791624745/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 505 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Craig Buck](https://appshunter.io/developer/1115255481) | [MICHAEL ANTHONY PAGANO](https://appshunter.io/developer/6791624747) |

## What reviewers say

### Pilot 9

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot-9/id1115255482)

Engage in aerial combat as a pilot of advanced jet and helicopter fighters to thwart global domination. Select diverse aircraft, pilots, and gear to complete challenging missions and earn rewards for future battles.

**Highlights:** Pilot jet and helicopter fighters, Customizable vehicles with add-ons and skins, Upgradeable pilots for increased XP, Multiple levels and missions, In-game lottery and daily rewards, Multi-attribute vehicle rewards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pile | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cheddar | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tall Stacks! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mint | $4.99 | one-time |


### Stackholm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stackholm/id6791624745)

A serene block-stacking game where players guide a character up a mountain. Progress is saved by reaching camps, and special items can be found to aid the ascent. The journey unfolds through various atmospheric environments, revealing a story through journal entries.

**Highlights:** Calm block-stacking gameplay, Progress saved at camps, Find helpful supplies, Climb through diverse environments, Unlock journal entries, No timers or pressure

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pilot 9 free?

Pilot 9 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Stackholm free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pilot 9 or Stackholm?

Stackholm is rated higher. Pilot 9 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Stackholm averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Pilot 9 or Stackholm have ads?

Stackholm shows ads; Pilot 9 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pilot 9 or Stackholm?

Pilot 9 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Stackholm every 3 days. Most recently, Pilot 9 was updated on October 12, 2026 and Stackholm on October 5, 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.*