# Stack AR vs Tower Stack

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tower Stack at 100% against Stack AR's 32%. Tower Stack also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 months). Stack AR's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stack AR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tower Stack asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tower Stack holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stack AR has 2.1K ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of Tower Stack's.

Stack AR ships an update every 4 months, Tower Stack every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stack AR | Tower Stack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-ar/id1269638287/reviews) | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tower-stack-skyscraper/id1659881795/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 32.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 215 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) | [Stefan Krauss](https://appshunter.io/developer/821734093) |

## 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


### Tower Stack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tower-stack-skyscraper/id1659881795)

Build an increasingly tall tower by stacking blocks. As gameplay progresses, blocks shrink, making it harder to reach new heights. Unlock new skins and enjoy colorful, infinite 3D gameplay.

**Highlights:** Infinite gameplay, Unlockable skins, Colorful 3D graphics, Challenging stacking mechanics, Progressively smaller blocks

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stack AR free?

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

### Is Tower Stack free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stack AR or Tower Stack?

Tower Stack is rated higher. Stack AR averages 3.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Tower Stack averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Stack AR or Tower Stack have ads?

Both Stack AR and Tower Stack show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stack AR or Tower Stack?

Stack AR ships an update every 4 months, and Tower Stack every 6 days. Most recently, Stack AR was updated on October 26, 2026 and Tower Stack on October 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.*