Comparison

Cover Orange 2 (Ad Supported) vs Stack Ball 3D !

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

Head to head
About

Cover Orange 2 (Ad Supported)

Protect your oranges from acid rain in this puzzle adventure. Drag and drop objects to create shelters, explore different time periods with unique challenges, and customize your oranges. Enjoy hundreds of levels and discover hidden stars.

Highlights
  • 300 challenging levels
  • New puzzle elements
  • Time-traveling adventure
  • Drag and drop object placement
  • Customizable orange designs
  • Hidden star discovery
Features
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YOUR FAVORITE ORANGES ARE BACK! Revisit Cover Orange in this completely new and juicy sequel made by the original team. The acid rain cloud is after your oranges again! - 300 Levels and more to come Enjoy 300 clever levels with astounding new puzzles, each with its own 'Eureka Moment'. We added new puzzle elements to the mix, like the trampoline, glass and the spike-ball. Find out why Cover Orange was awarded IGN's coveted "Editor's Choice". - Time Travelling Adventure Enjoy travel through time, with each epoch having its own unique graphics and gameplay elements. Meet knight and pirate oranges on your way! - Improved Gameplay We stayed true to the original: drag and drop various objects into the level to build a shelter and protect your oranges. But this time, keep an eye on the background while the evil rain cloud passes by. Will you find the hidden star? - Play together with your family! A lot of users told us that they played 'Cover Orange' together with the whole family. What a beautiful way of enjoying this awesome game! We want to keep this tradition alive with more puzzles to think outside the box. Who is first to find the solution? - Dressing Room Customize the look of your oranges in an all-new dressing room and share your design with friends. FEATURES: - Universal App - 300 Levels - Retina Display Support - iCloud Support - Game Center Support - New Gameplay Mechanics - 5 Epochs of Time - Unlockable Comics - All-New Music Tracks - Cute Animations - Dressing Room

About

Stack Ball 3D !

Guide a bouncing ball to smash through colorful platforms. Aim carefully to break the tiles and reach the bottom in this addictive arcade adventure. Compete for the top spot on the leaderboard with easy one-tap controls and vibrant visuals.

Highlights
  • Smash through stacked platforms
  • One-tap easy controls
  • Addictive gameplay mechanics
  • Rich visual effects
  • Leaderboard competition
Features
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Stack Ball 3D is an exhilarating arcade challenge where precision and timing are everything. Take control of a high-speed ball and navigate through a series of colorful, rotating platforms. Aim your descent perfectly to smash through layers of tiles and blast your way to the bottom! The gameplay is simple yet addictive: hold to accelerate your ball and watch it shatter the stack like a wrecking ball. But be careful—hit a black platform, and it’s game over. You’ll need quick reflexes and a steady hand to maintain your momentum and trigger the powerful fireball mode to destroy everything in your path. Game Features: • Intuitive One-Tap Controls: Simple to learn, but challenging to master. • Dynamic Levels: Smash through endless stacks that increase in difficulty as you progress. • Addictive Mechanics: Experience the satisfying flow of continuous destruction. • Optimized Performance: Smooth gameplay designed for a seamless mobile experience. Whether you're looking for a quick five-minute break or hours of addictive fun, Stack Ball 3D delivers a satisfying smashing experience that is hard to put down. Download now and see if you have what it takes to reach the bottom!

Screenshots

Cover Orange 2 (Ad Supported)4 screens
Stack Ball 3D !4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stack Ball 3D ! at none against Cover Orange 2 (Ad Supported)'s 5. Stack Ball 3D ! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 16 months). Cover Orange 2 (Ad Supported)'s advantage is ratings volume (10K vs 63) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, review sentiment and device support 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. Cover Orange 2 (Ad Supported) sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Stack Ball 3D ! asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cover Orange 2 (Ad Supported) holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cover Orange 2 (Ad Supported) has 10K ratings behind it against 63, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Cover Orange 2 (Ad Supported)'s written reviews are positive against 70% of Stack Ball 3D !'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cover Orange 2 (Ad Supported) ships an update every 16 months, Stack Ball 3D ! every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Cover Orange 2 (Ad Supported) versus Stack Ball 3D !: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCover Orange 2 (Ad Supported)Stack Ball 3D !
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (10K ratings) — better4.4 (63 ratings)
Positive reviews73.0% of reviews — better70.0% of reviews
Number of ratings10K — better63
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFDG Entertainment GmbH & Co.KGEssendon Studios

Customer experience

Cover Orange 2 (Ad Supported)

All ratings10,270 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral3.9%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews126 reviews
Positive73.0%
Neutral5.6%
Negative21.4%

Stack Ball 3D !

All ratings33 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral6.1%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative20.0%

Bugs and requests

Cover Orange 2 (Ad Supported)

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Loading screen crashes
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More levels and content updates
  • Difficulty settings or options
  • Reduced ads or ad-free version

Stack Ball 3D !

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Cover Orange 2 (Ad Supported)

One-time5
  • Pack of 5 helmets$0.99
  • Pack of 15 helmets$1.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
Show 2 more
  • Unlock all worlds$2.99
  • Unlimited helmets$4.99
None

Stack Ball 3D !

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cover Orange 2 (Ad Supported) free?
Cover Orange 2 (Ad Supported) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stack Ball 3D ! free?
Stack Ball 3D ! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cover Orange 2 (Ad Supported) or Stack Ball 3D !?
Cover Orange 2 (Ad Supported) is rated higher. Cover Orange 2 (Ad Supported) averages 4.7 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Stack Ball 3D ! averages 4.4 from 63 ratings.
Do Cover Orange 2 (Ad Supported) or Stack Ball 3D ! have ads?
Cover Orange 2 (Ad Supported) shows ads; Stack Ball 3D ! does not.
Which is updated more often, Cover Orange 2 (Ad Supported) or Stack Ball 3D !?
Cover Orange 2 (Ad Supported) ships an update every 16 months, and Stack Ball 3D ! every 6 weeks. Most recently, Cover Orange 2 (Ad Supported) was updated on October 29, 2026 and Stack Ball 3D ! on October 29, 2026.

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