# A Stone Pillar vs Block Scout

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Block Scout at 100% against A Stone Pillar's 50%. Block Scout also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). A Stone Pillar's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Block Scout sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. A Stone Pillar asks for nothing beyond the download.

Block Scout holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Scout has 23 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of A Stone Pillar's written reviews are positive against 100% of Block Scout's.

A Stone Pillar ships an update every 3 months, Block Scout weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | A Stone Pillar | Block Scout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-stone-pillar-stack-tower/id1197828223/reviews) | **[4.6 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-scout/id1485206281/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **23** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Laxman Marothiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/987051314) | [Lichen Sarl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473264181) |

## What reviewers say

### A Stone Pillar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-stone-pillar-stack-tower/id1197828223)

Build the tallest tower possible by creatively stacking stones. Explore endless building possibilities or tackle 60 challenging levels. Practice your stacking skills without limits.

**Highlights:** Creative stone placement, Endless building mode, 60 challenging levels, Practice mode for unlimited stacking, Focus on player creativity

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Block Scout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-scout/id1485206281)

Master block-stacking strategies to build the tallest towers. Compete with friends online, collect tokens for powers, and enjoy a relaxing ASMR soundscape with beautiful day/night landscapes. Unlock achievements and climb the global leaderboard.

**Highlights:** Realistic physics engine, Online multiplayer challenges, Token collection for powers, Worldwide leaderboard, ASMR soundscape, Day/night cycle

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is A Stone Pillar free?

A Stone Pillar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Block Scout free?

Block Scout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, A Stone Pillar or Block Scout?

Block Scout is rated higher. A Stone Pillar averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Block Scout averages 4.6 from 23 ratings.

### Do A Stone Pillar or Block Scout have ads?

A Stone Pillar shows ads; Block Scout does not.

### Which is updated more often, A Stone Pillar or Block Scout?

A Stone Pillar ships an update every 3 months, and Block Scout weekly. Most recently, A Stone Pillar was updated on November 2, 2026 and Block Scout on November 3, 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.*