Comparison

Block Chess vs Brick Stacks

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

Head to head
About

Block Chess

Features
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Block Chess is a chess-like board game. It has a 8x8 board and each side has five different types of four-block pieces. The player is to place one piece on the board without side-by-side connecting his own pieces. The player who places the final piece wins the game!

About

Brick Stacks

Merge blocks of the same type to evolve them into higher values. Achieve specific block combinations within limited moves to win. Strategize your matches and merges before time runs out.

Highlights
  • Merge blocks of the same type
  • Evolve blocks to higher values
  • Achieve specific block combinations
  • Limited moves per level
  • Time-sensitive gameplay
  • Strategic matching and merging
Features
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Dive into "Brick Stacks," where your goal is to master the art of merging! Each level challenges you with a simple yet engaging task: merge blocks of the same type to evolve them into higher values. Achieve the specific block combinations displayed at the top to claim victory! The game intensifies as blocks fall and stack up. You can only merge blocks that are separate. Time is of the essence! With limited moves at your disposal, failing to meet the level’s objectives means starting over. Each move is crucial in your strategy to match and merge, hitting your targets before time runs out. Download "Brick Stacks" for free now and test your strategic thinking with every match and merge!

Screenshots

Block Chess4 screens
Brick Stacks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Brick Stacks at Free against Block Chess's $0.99. Brick Stacks also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 11 months). Block Chess's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Brick Stacks is free to download; Block Chess costs $0.99 up front. Brick Stacks sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Block Chess asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Block Chess ships an update every 11 months, Brick Stacks every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Block Chess versus Brick Stacks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlock ChessBrick Stacks
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—4.8 (306 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—95.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—306 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB466 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShen ZhongyuanBackpack Games

In-app purchases

None

Block Chess

No in-app purchases

16 purchases

Brick Stacks

One-time16
  • Brick Stacks - Special Offer$0.99
  • 250 Coins$1.99
  • Beginner Pack$3.99
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  • Coin Pack$4.99
  • Master Pack$4.99
  • 1250 Coins$7.99
  • No Ads$7.99
  • Mega Pack$9.99
  • No Ads Bundle$11.99
  • 2500 Coins$14.99
  • Master Pack$19.99
  • Ultra Pack$19.99
  • 6250 Coins$29.99
  • Ultimate Pack$29.99
  • Legendary Pack$29.99
  • 25000 Coins$99.99

Questions

Is Block Chess free?
Block Chess costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Brick Stacks free?
Brick Stacks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Block Chess or Brick Stacks have ads?
Brick Stacks shows ads; Block Chess does not.
Which is updated more often, Block Chess or Brick Stacks?
Block Chess ships an update every 11 months, and Brick Stacks every 2 weeks. Most recently, Block Chess was updated on September 15, 2026 and Brick Stacks on August 13, 2026.

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