Comparison

Square Stacker vs Drop Color Joy

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

Head to head
About

Square Stacker

This game blends Match 3 and Tic Tac Toe mechanics with colorful squares. Match three of the same color in a row, column, or stack to clear them. Strategize to achieve the highest score before the screen fills up.

Highlights
  • Match 3 and Tic Tac Toe mechanics
  • Color matching puzzles
  • Stacking gameplay
  • Strategy and planning
  • High score tracking
  • HD quality graphics
Features
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In case you have ever wondered what it would be like if someone threw a Match 3 Game and Tic Tac Toe together in a cooking pot, added some bright colors and then made an app out if it, here you go. Square Stacker is the colorful result and a matching game unlike most others. The rules are basically the same as in any Match 3 game or as in Tic Tac Toe. You have to combine the same color three times to make the squares disappear. But in this case you can match the colors in a row, in a column or - and that’s new - in a stack. That means if you stack three same colored squares in one spot, it will disappear as well. But since there are not only different colors, but also different sizes of squares, let’s take a look at the rules: 1. Rows and Columns Match three squares of the same color in a row or column. The sizes don’t matter and neither do the other colors in the same row. This means you can match a small orange square surrounded by two bigger squares of a different color with two other orange squares in this row, no matter in which position they are in the stack. 2. Stacks The other option of combining 3 colors is a stack. To make a stack disappear you have to place the same color three times in the same spot. If you build a stack out of a small, medium and large square in the same color you have build a so called full stack and it will disappear from the screen. The basic rules are simple as you can see. However it takes a bit of strategy, planning and wits to reach the highest score here. If there is no more room on the screen to add a new stack, the game is over and you will receive a score. 3 in a row is a game played by generations of people, and with Square Stacker it has been elevated to a new level of fun. Stack the squares, match the colors, double the fun! Features: - Match 3 and Tic Tac Toe combined - A fun strategy game - Highscores - For Adults and Kids - HD quality

About

Drop Color Joy

Engage in a vibrant puzzle adventure where you match and merge colorful blocks. Strategically drop blocks to clear space and complete challenging missions. Enjoy a relaxing yet brain-teasing experience with engaging mechanics and exciting obstacles.

Highlights
  • Match and merge color blocks
  • Strategic block dropping
  • Clear space by merging blocks
  • Challenging missions and levels
  • Exciting obstacles and power-ups
  • Vibrant color block designs
Features
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Drop Color Joy – Match, Merge & Drop Your Way to Fun! Welcome to Drop Color Joy, the ultimate match-and-merge puzzle adventure! Get ready to drop, merge, and clear your way through exciting levels filled with vibrant color blocks. With a perfect blend of relaxing visuals and brain-teasing puzzles, Drop Color Joy is designed to test your strategy while offering a soothing and rewarding experience. Merge wisely, because when blocks reach their maximum size, they disappear—freeing up space for more merges! How to Play - Merge & Clear Space – Merge identical color blocks to make them grow. When a block reaches its maximum size, it disappears, creating room for new blocks. - Drop with Precision – Tap the screen to move the block left or right, then release to drop it into the perfect position. - Plan Your Moves – Each drop matters! Position blocks strategically to keep merging and avoid running out of space. Game Features - Vibrant Color Blocks – Enjoy a visually appealing puzzle experience with bright and engaging block designs. - Engaging Drop Mechanics – Strategically drop blocks to create chain reactions, maximize merges, and keep the board clear. - Challenging Missions – Each level has unique block merge requirements—can you complete them before running out of space? - Exciting Obstacles & Power-ups – Overcome tricky challenges and use special boosters to help you complete levels faster. Download & Start Dropping! Are you ready to match, merge, and drop your way to victory? Drop Color Joy brings you a fresh, cozy, and strategic puzzle experience that is easy to learn but challenging to master. Whether you're looking for a way to unwind after a long day or challenge your brain with clever puzzles, this game has something for everyone! Join thousands of players enjoying Drop Color Joy today—download now and start your puzzle adventure!

Screenshots

Square Stacker4 screens
Drop Color Joy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Square Stacker at none against Drop Color Joy's 10. Square Stacker also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days). Drop Color Joy's advantage is ratings volume (2.3K vs 2). On price, ads 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. Drop Color Joy sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Square Stacker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Square Stacker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drop Color Joy has 2.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Square Stacker ships an update every 3 days, Drop Color Joy every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Square Stacker versus Drop Color Joy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquare StackerDrop Color Joy
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.6 (2.3K ratings)
Positive reviews—28.8% of reviews
Number of ratings22.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB319 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperfamobiOnetap Global Limited

Customer experience

Square Stacker

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Drop Color Joy

All ratings2,310 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral4.6%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews243 reviews
Positive28.8%
Neutral15.6%
Negative55.6%

Bugs and requests

Square Stacker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Drop Color Joy

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Lives/moves disappearing unexpectedly
  • Game progress not saving properly
  • Freezing/crashing on certain levels

Requested features

3 requests
  • More levels and content updates
  • Better save/progress system
  • Ability to contact developers

In-app purchases

None

Square Stacker

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Drop Color Joy

One-time10
  • Supply Package$1.99
  • Mini Coin$1.99
  • Piggy Bank Mini$2.99
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  • Starter Pack$4.99
  • Selection Offer$4.99
  • Move Offer$4.99
  • Piggy Bank Large$7.99
  • Medium Coin$7.99
  • Mini Pack$9.99
  • Medium Pack$19.99

Questions

Is Square Stacker free?
Square Stacker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Drop Color Joy free?
Drop Color Joy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Square Stacker or Drop Color Joy?
Square Stacker is rated higher. Square Stacker averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Drop Color Joy averages 4.6 from 2.3K ratings.
Do Square Stacker or Drop Color Joy have ads?
Both Square Stacker and Drop Color Joy show ads.
Which is updated more often, Square Stacker or Drop Color Joy?
Square Stacker ships an update every 3 days, and Drop Color Joy every 9 days. Most recently, Square Stacker was updated on November 2, 2026 and Drop Color Joy on November 4, 2026.

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