# Stack AR vs Monopong

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Monopong at 91% against Stack AR's 32%. Monopong also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.8) and ads (none vs shown). Stack AR's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 32) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stack AR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Monopong sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Monopong holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stack AR has 2.1K ratings behind it against 32, 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 91% of Monopong's.

Stack AR ships an update every 4 months, Monopong every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and July 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stack AR | Monopong |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-ar/id1269638287/reviews) | **[4.8 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monopong/id1660590652/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | 32.4% of reviews | **91.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 215 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) | [Joel Collins](https://appshunter.io/developer/1660590654) |

## 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


### Monopong

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monopong/id1660590652)

Experience a minimalist arcade game where you control a single paddle to bounce a ball. Compete with players worldwide on global leaderboards and unlock achievements as you test your reflexes.

**Highlights:** Minimalist arcade gameplay, Single-player experience, Global leaderboards, In-game achievements, Reaction time testing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Style Skip | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and minimal design
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Small file size
- 👍 Satisfying haptics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Unpredictable ball trajectory
- 🤔 Frustrating randomness
- 🤔 Limited content
- 🤔 Rigid controls
- 🤔 Some UI elements off-screen

**Reported bugs**

- Achievement button partially off-screen on iPhone 8
- Game lags and is not original (reported in Russian)

**Requested features**

- Portrait mode / one-handed play
- Ball customization / skins
- More achievements
- Different leaderboard types
- Option to disable vibration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stack AR free?

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

### Is Monopong free?

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

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

Monopong is rated higher. Stack AR averages 3.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Monopong averages 4.8 from 32 ratings.

### Do Stack AR or Monopong have ads?

Stack AR shows ads; Monopong does not.

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

Stack AR ships an update every 4 months, and Monopong every 6 weeks. Most recently, Stack AR was updated on September 22, 2026 and Monopong on July 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.*