# Stack and Match vs Peaky Knives

Stack and Match and Peaky Knives both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Stack and Match's written reviews are positive against 0% of Peaky Knives's. Stack and Match also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Peaky Knives's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (24 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Peaky Knives sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Stack and Match asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Stack and Match against 4.6 for Peaky Knives. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Peaky Knives has 24 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Stack and Match's written reviews are positive against 0% of Peaky Knives's.

Stack and Match ships an update every 3 weeks, Peaky Knives every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stack and Match | Peaky Knives |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-and-match/id1156352155/reviews) | **[4.6 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peaky-knives/id1271763112/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **24** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Megabyte Software Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143972928) | [ArmNomads LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1125336041) |

## What reviewers say

### Stack and Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-and-match/id1156352155)

A fun and easy-to-learn strategy game with simple rules. Match three discs of the same color horizontally, vertically, or diagonally to win. Offers an addictive twist on a classic game, suitable for all ages.

**Highlights:** Simple strategy gameplay, Easy to learn rules, Match three discs, Vertical, horizontal, diagonal wins, Addictive twist on classic game

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Peaky Knives

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peaky-knives/id1271763112)

Throw knives at targets to smash them with precision. Progress through levels, visit new places, and complete challenges to unlock unique knives. Be careful not to run out of knives or time.

**Highlights:** Precision knife throwing, Target smashing gameplay, Level progression, Unlockable unique knives, Time and knife management

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock knives | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stack and Match free?

Stack and Match is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Peaky Knives free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stack and Match or Peaky Knives?

Peaky Knives is rated higher. Stack and Match averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Peaky Knives averages 4.6 from 24 ratings.

### Do Stack and Match or Peaky Knives have ads?

Stack and Match shows ads; Peaky Knives does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stack and Match or Peaky Knives?

Stack and Match ships an update every 3 weeks, and Peaky Knives every 4 weeks. Most recently, Stack and Match was updated on October 1, 2026 and Peaky Knives on October 4, 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.*