# Stack AR vs Block Blast！

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Block Blast！ at 76% against Stack AR's 32%. Block Blast！ also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.8) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months). Stack AR's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stack AR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Block Blast！ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Block Blast！ holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Blast！ has 2.7M ratings behind it against 2.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Stack AR's written reviews are positive against 76% of Block Blast！'s.

Stack AR ships an update every 4 months, Block Blast！ every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stack AR | Block Blast！ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-ar/id1269638287/reviews) | **[4.9 (2.7M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-blast/id1617391485/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K | **2.7M** |
| Positive reviews | 32.4% of reviews | **76.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#7** |
| Size | 215 MB | 194 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) | [Hungry Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655290753) |

## What reviewers say

### Stack AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-ar/id1269638287)

Build towering structures by stacking blocks in an augmented reality environment. Compete globally for the highest score with simple, beautiful graphics.

**Highlights:** Augmented Reality gameplay, Block stacking mechanics, Global high score competition, Simple and beautiful graphics

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Challenging and fun
- 🎨 Variety of colors and themes
- 🕹️ Addictive gameplay
- 🔍 Satisfying AR experience
- 💻 Works well on newer devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 AR not compatible with older devices
- 📺 Intrusive ads
- 🔋 Battery-draining
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Paid version still has ads

**Reported bugs**

- AR mode not working
- Game freezing and crashing
- Ads triggering accidentally

**Requested features**

- Ability to pick unlocked skins
- Flashlight mode for AR
- Support for more devices
- Reduce ad frequency


### Block Blast！

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-blast/id1617391485)

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Free · Casual, #9 Top Free · Puzzle, #13 Top Free · Games, #102 Top Free (US App Store)

Engage your mind with a vibrant block-crushing puzzle game. Solve daily challenges, strategically place colorful cubes on an 8x8 board, and aim for endless high scores. Enjoy satisfying chain reactions and a relaxing yet challenging experience, playable offline.

**Highlights:** Daily puzzle variety, Block puzzle saga, Endless high score hunt, Strategic puzzle gameplay, Adventure mode, Offline fun

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Subscribe | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Subscribe | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Subscribe | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Great for passing time
- 🎨 Vibrant graphics and animations
- 🧠 Challenges the mind
- 📱 Works offline

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🤖 Algorithm appears rigged at higher scores
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Retry button not functioning properly
- Levels resetting unexpectedly
- Blocks not registering properly

**Requested features**

- Option to pay for ad-free experience
- More game modes and level variety
- Ability to rotate/manipulate blocks
- Progression and rewards system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stack AR free?

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

### Is Block Blast！ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stack AR or Block Blast！?

Block Blast！ is rated higher. Stack AR averages 3.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Block Blast！ averages 4.9 from 2.7M ratings.

### Do Stack AR or Block Blast！ have ads?

Both Stack AR and Block Blast！ show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stack AR or Block Blast！?

Stack AR ships an update every 4 months, and Block Blast！ every 3 days. Most recently, Stack AR was updated on September 22, 2026 and Block Blast！ on September 24, 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.*