# Pile vs Donut Stack Sort

Pile and Donut Stack Sort both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Pile's written reviews are positive against 26% of Donut Stack Sort's. Pile also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 19) and iOS requirement (8.4 vs 13.0). Donut Stack Sort's advantage is ratings volume (167 vs 6). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Donut Stack Sort sells 19 one-off in-app purchases. Pile asks for nothing beyond the download.

Donut Stack Sort holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Donut Stack Sort has 167 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Pile's written reviews are positive against 26% of Donut Stack Sort's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pile | Donut Stack Sort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pile-stack-the-tower-game/id1267203709/reviews) | **[4.5 (167 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/donut-stack-sort/id6476919327/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **167** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 25.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 429 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.4** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eternus Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1093080522) | [Tran Tien Thanh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713107024) |

## What reviewers say

### Pile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pile-stack-the-tower-game/id1267203709)

Build towering structures by carefully stacking blocks. Aim for the sky and test your precision to create the highest possible tower without letting any blocks fall. Progress through levels with new color schemes as you challenge yourself.

**Highlights:** Stack blocks to build towers, Create endless buildings, Achieve high scores, Progress with new colors, Test stacking precision

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Donut Stack Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/donut-stack-sort/id6476919327)

A minimalistic puzzle game where players merge hexagonal number blocks to create higher numbers. This addictive game challenges your brain, improving memory, concentration, and reflexes.

**Highlights:** Hexagon number block merging, Mind-sharpening gameplay, Improves memory and concentration, Addictive puzzle experience, Minimalistic design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Skin 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Skin 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Super Spin | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ticket 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| No ads bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mini Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Piggy bank | $4.99 | one-time |
| Safe Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ticket 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coin 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| One Plus One | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Donut Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| All bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coin 5 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful design and graphics
- 💡 Good core game mechanics
- 💖 Enjoyable for anxiety relief

**What reviewers complain about**

- 广告 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 💸 Deceptive advertising practices
- 😩 Ads cover half the screen
- ✋ Ads block gameplay
- ❌ Ads prevent game progression

**Reported bugs**

- Ads freeze the game
- Ads don't close
- Ads appear mid-game and block screen
- Purchased ad-free experience still has ads
- In-app purchases not credited (e.g., coins)

**Requested features**

- More levels needed
- Update the game with new content
- Fix the ad issue
- Improve ad removal value
- Change or remove the white donut (hard to see)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pile free?

Pile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Donut Stack Sort free?

Donut Stack Sort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pile or Donut Stack Sort?

Donut Stack Sort is rated higher. Pile averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Donut Stack Sort averages 4.5 from 167 ratings.

### Do Pile or Donut Stack Sort have ads?

Neither Pile nor Donut Stack Sort shows ads.

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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.*