Comparison

Stack Buddies vs Piano Tiles original

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Stack Buddies

Drop bricks to build the tallest tower possible in this engaging stacking game. Unlock new characters and explore diverse levels, each offering a unique challenge. Compete with friends locally or on global leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Build the biggest tower
  • Unique graphical style
  • 10 unlockable characters
  • 10 different levels
  • Game Center leaderboards
  • Local multiplayer
Features
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Lucco and his buddies love to stack! And it's easy to see why. Stack Buddies is an enjoyable game in which you drop bricks while trying to make the biggest tower that you can. Features : - Unique graphical style - 10 unlockable characters - 10 different levels that each require a different playing style - Game Center leaderboards and achievements - Play against your friends on the same device

About

Piano Tiles original

Tap and drag to hop across tiles, following the rhythm of popular songs. Avoid obstacles and collect diamonds to unlock fun new skins for your ball. Challenge yourself with achievements and enjoy a vast library of hit music.

Highlights
  • Rhythm-based gameplay
  • Hit song library
  • Unlockable skins
  • Diamond collection
  • Achievements
  • Single-player mode
Features
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Roll through an expanded single-player game.Try not to fall until the song finish.songs filled with dangerous obstacles, mind bending paths, shifting gravity , bouncy floors... Discover the BEST and FUNNIEST music game you’ve ever seen and play on your favorite beats: Faded, Chandelier and so many others! Follow the music by jumping tiles after tiles and make as many hops as possible! Play your favorite hit songs with the ball, follow the rhythm and go as far as you can! #FEATURES# * Discover funny skins to unlock * Enjoy tons of songs for all tastes, including HIT songs! * Collect diamonds to unlock new skins for your ball * Achievements to challenge yourself *Amazing hit musics* Counting Stars Chandelier Cheap Thrills (feat. Sean Paul) I Took A Pill In Ibiza (Seeb Remix) Take On Me Hey, Soul Sister Sorry Faded Bang Bang Thunder Dance Monkey 7 Years Bad Guy Royals Love Me Again We Are Young (feat. Janelle Monáe) #SELFIE Dangerous Woman Close (feat. Tove Lo) Say So Never Be Like You (feat. Kai) Closer (feat. Hasley) *How to play* * Select the song you want to play with * Hold and drag to control * Only one touch control * Let’s have fun! Let’s jump through the tiles and discover the best experience of song game you’ve ever seen!

Screenshots

Stack Buddies4 screens
Piano Tiles original4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Piano Tiles original at none against Stack Buddies's 10. Piano Tiles original also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 87%). Stack Buddies's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Stack Buddies sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Piano Tiles original asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stack Buddies ships an update every 5 days, Piano Tiles original every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Stack Buddies versus Piano Tiles original: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStack BuddiesPiano Tiles original
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (56 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews86.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings56 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUmbrella Games LLCLafi Al shammari

Customer experience

Stack Buddies

All ratings57 ratings
Positive77.2%
Neutral7.0%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews98 reviews
Positive86.7%
Neutral11.2%
Negative2.0%

Piano Tiles original

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Stack Buddies

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • No ads purchase not recognized
  • Game pauses after no ads purchase
  • Inconsistent block falling

Requested features

3 requests
  • More levels
  • Restore purchase for no ads
  • Improvement in game mechanics

Piano Tiles original

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Stack Buddies

One-time10
  • No Ads$0.99
  • Level 2$0.99
  • Level 3$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Level 5$0.99
  • Bird$0.99
  • Gentleman$0.99
  • Bear$0.99
  • Pirate$0.99
  • Cat$0.99
  • Rabbit$0.99
None

Piano Tiles original

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stack Buddies free?
Stack Buddies is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Piano Tiles original free?
Piano Tiles original is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stack Buddies or Piano Tiles original have ads?
Neither Stack Buddies nor Piano Tiles original shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stack Buddies or Piano Tiles original?
Stack Buddies ships an update every 5 days, and Piano Tiles original every 4 weeks. Most recently, Stack Buddies was updated on October 24, 2026 and Piano Tiles original on October 27, 2026.

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