Comparison

Stack AR vs Skirl

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

Skirl

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Skirl is a pixel art endless runner where you play as a cat dashing through a dark, atmospheric world inspired by Terraria and classic platformers. One control. One finger. Tap to jump - and keep running. The world scrolls faster as you go. Gaps appear in the ground. Spikes rise from the earth. Slimes patrol the platforms. Bats swoop from the darkness. Coins float above the ground, waiting to be grabbed. Every run is different. Every death teaches you something. HOW FAR CAN YOU GO? - Tap to jump, double-tap for a double jump - Dodge spikes, slimes and bats - Collect coins and power-ups: shield, gem magnet, score multiplier - Watch your speed increase the further you run - Beat your personal best and chase the high score REVIVE AND KEEP RUNNING Died? You get 3 free revivals per session - spend your coins to continue from where you left off. Or watch a short ad to revive for free. No pressure, no forced ads during gameplay. PIXEL ART DONE RIGHT Flat pixel art with layered parallax backgrounds - sky, mountains, trees, ground - all scrolling at different speeds for real depth. No fake 3D. No gloss. Pure retro feel with a dark, moody atmosphere. PLAY ANYWHERE Skirl works fully offline. No internet required, no account needed, no server. Just open and play.

Screenshots

Stack AR4 screens
Skirl3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Skirl at none against Stack AR's 1. Stack AR's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price and ads 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. Skirl asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Stack AR versus Skirl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStack ARSkirl
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (2.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews32.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size215 MB18 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperKetchappElias Nevk

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

Skirl

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Stack AR

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
None

Skirl

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stack AR free?
Stack AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Skirl free?
Skirl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stack AR or Skirl have ads?
Both Stack AR and Skirl show ads.

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