Comparison

Stack AR vs Whack!

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Stack AR

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
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Stack up the blocks as high as you can! ◉ Play in Augmented Reality anywhere ◉ Simple & Beautiful graphics designed ◉ Compete for the best score in the world

About

Whack!

Test your reflexes in this fast-paced arcade game where you tap moles as they pop up. It's easy to learn but challenging to master, with gameplay that gets faster the more you play. Aim to beat your high score and see if you have lightning-fast reflexes.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced arcade gameplay
  • Simple one-tap controls
  • Addictive challenge
  • Beat your high score
  • Fun for all ages
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Ready. Set. WHACK! Test your reflexes in this fast-paced arcade classic! Moles pop up when you least expect it — and it’s your job to tap fast and whack them before they disappear. Simple One-Tap Controls – Just tap to whack! Fast & Addictive Gameplay – The moles get quicker… can you keep up? Beat Your High Score – Challenge yourself every round. Fun for All Ages – Easy to play, hard to master! The more you play, the faster it gets. Stay focused, react quickly, and don’t let the moles escape! Think you have lightning-fast reflexes? Download now and start whacking!

Screenshots

Stack AR4 screens
Whack!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Whack! at 100% against Stack AR's 32%. Whack! also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months). Stack AR's advantage is rating (3.8 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Stack AR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Whack! sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stack AR holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stack AR has 2.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 32% of Stack AR's written reviews are positive against 100% of Whack!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stack AR ships an update every 4 months, Whack! every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Stack AR versus Whack!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStack ARWhack!
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (2.1K ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews32.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.1K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size215 MB141 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKetchappAntony Mathew

Customer experience

Stack AR

All ratings2,121 ratings
Positive67.1%
Neutral8.1%
Negative24.8%
Written reviews697 reviews
Positive32.4%
Neutral11.5%
Negative56.1%

Whack!

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Stack AR

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • AR mode not working
  • Game freezing and crashing
  • Ads triggering accidentally

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to pick unlocked skins
  • Flashlight mode for AR
  • Support for more devices
  • Reduce ad frequency

Whack!

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Stack AR

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
6 purchases

Whack!

One-time6
  • Unlock Subu$2.99
  • Unlock Bubbles$2.99
  • Unlock Roger$2.99
Show 3 more
  • Unlock Sonny$2.99
  • Unlock kiki$2.99
  • Remove Forced Ads$5.99

Questions

Is Stack AR free?
Stack AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Whack! free?
Whack! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stack AR or Whack!?
Stack AR is rated higher. Stack AR averages 3.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Whack! averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Stack AR or Whack! have ads?
Both Stack AR and Whack! show ads.
Which is updated more often, Stack AR or Whack!?
Stack AR ships an update every 4 months, and Whack! every 4 days. Most recently, Stack AR was updated on November 10, 2026 and Whack! on October 31, 2026.

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