# Dune! vs Stacker (NO ADS)

Dune! and Stacker (NO ADS) both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 96% of Stacker (NO ADS)'s written reviews are positive against 28% of Dune!'s. Stacker (NO ADS) also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). Dune!'s advantage is ratings volume (546K vs 184). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dune! sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Stacker (NO ADS) asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Dune! against 4.7 for Stacker (NO ADS). That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dune! has 546K ratings behind it against 184, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 28% of Dune!'s written reviews are positive against 96% of Stacker (NO ADS)'s.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dune! | Stacker (NO ADS) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (546K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dune/id1291851950/reviews) | **[4.7 (184 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stacker-no-ads/id1566374927/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **546K** | 184 |
| Positive reviews | 27.9% of reviews | **95.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 311 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Carlin Hochstedler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566374929) |

## What reviewers say

### Dune!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dune/id1291851950)

Control a ball as it bounces and jumps over obstacles. The higher you score, the more challenging the game becomes. Avoid crashing to maintain smooth gameplay and achieve a high score.

**Highlights:** Score by jumping above the line, Increasing difficulty with higher scores, Smooth and satisfying gameplay, Customizable balls, backgrounds, and grounds, Addictive and fun mechanics

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Revive | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Coins Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coins Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy small pack of energy | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Buy medium pack of energy | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big Coins Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Buy big pack of energy | $12.99 | one-time |
| Large Coins Pack | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🎨 Customizable balls, backgrounds, and grounds
- 🕹️ Satisfying and smooth gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (e.g. inability to restart after dying, screen freezes)
- 🤯 Frustratingly difficult challenges

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to restart after dying
- Screen freezes and lags
- Ads appearing in the middle of gameplay

**Requested features**

- Add sound effects and background music
- Implement a retry button for challenges
- Improve ad placement and frequency
- Introduce different game modes and power-ups


### Stacker (NO ADS)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stacker-no-ads/id1566374927)

Build towering structures by precisely stacking blocks. Achieve perfect alignment to prevent blocks from shrinking and aim for the highest score possible. Master the timing and skill to continuously improve your personal best.

**Highlights:** Stack blocks precisely, Perfect match prevents shrinking, Beat high scores, Master stacking skill, Endless replayability

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 No ads
- 🎶 Relaxing music
- 👍 Simple and fun gameplay
- 🔒 Offline play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 No option to mute sound
- 💤 Can be repetitive or boring
- 🕹️ Gameplay speed too fast for some

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional visual glitches
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Leaderboard or competition mode
- Ability to view past towers
- Customization options (colors, characters, etc.)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dune! free?

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

### Is Stacker (NO ADS) free?

Stacker (NO ADS) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dune! or Stacker (NO ADS)?

Stacker (NO ADS) is rated higher. Dune! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 546K ratings, while Stacker (NO ADS) averages 4.7 from 184 ratings.

### Do Dune! or Stacker (NO ADS) have ads?

Dune! shows ads; Stacker (NO ADS) does not.

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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.*