Stack Buddies vs Stack Balance
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Build the biggest tower
- Unique graphical style
- 10 unlockable characters
- 10 different levels
- Game Center leaderboards
- Local multiplayer
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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
Stack Balance
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How high can you stack before it all comes crashing down? Stack Balance is pure physics fun - drop wooden blocks one by one and build the tallest tower you can. Every block lands with realistic weight and momentum. One wrong move and the whole thing tips over. - Real Physics Powered by SpriteKit, every drop feels different. Blocks bounce, slide, and wobble based on where they land. No two games play the same. - Two Ways to Play Endless Mode: Take your time and build as high as possible. No pressure, just pure stacking satisfaction. 60-Second Sprint: Race against the clock for the highest score. Every second counts. - Precision Timing Blocks swing across the top of the screen. Tap at the perfect moment to land cleanly. Master the timing to reach new heights. - Track Your Progress Personal best scores for each mode are saved automatically. Break your record and earn a celebration. - Clean and Simple No ads. No in-app purchases. No accounts needed. Just open and play. Whether you have 30 seconds or 30 minutes, Stack Balance is the perfect quick game that keeps you coming back for one more try. Download now and see how high you can go.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stack Balance at none against Stack Buddies's 10. Stack Buddies's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Stack Buddies sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Stack Balance asks for nothing beyond the download.
Stack Buddies ships an update every 5 days, Stack Balance monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stack Buddies | Stack Balance |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (57 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 86.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 57 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Umbrella Games LLC | 晓 郭 |
In-app purchases
Stack Buddies
- No Ads$0.99
- Level 2$0.99
- Level 3$0.99
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- Level 5$0.99
- Bird$0.99
- Gentleman$0.99
- Bear$0.99
- Pirate$0.99
- Cat$0.99
- Rabbit$0.99
Stack Balance
No in-app purchases
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