# Shoot n Merge vs Stack Town

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stack Town at 100% against Shoot n Merge's 13%. Stack Town also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and ads (none vs shown). Shoot n Merge's advantage is ratings volume (8.9K vs 8). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shoot n Merge sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Stack Town sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stack Town holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shoot n Merge has 8.9K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Shoot n Merge's written reviews are positive against 100% of Stack Town's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shoot n Merge | Stack Town |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (8.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoot-n-merge/id1347666572/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-town/id1454051132/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.9K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 13.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 315 MB | 154 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Metajoy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436156282) | [Umbrella Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059299541) |

## What reviewers say

### Shoot n Merge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoot-n-merge/id1347666572)

This innovative puzzle game combines number merging, bubble shooting, and match-3 mechanics. Tap to shoot bricks, merge tiles with the same number to achieve higher scores, and challenge your friends. It's easy to learn but offers a challenging experience with no time limits.

**Highlights:** Number merge gameplay, Bubble shooting mechanics, Match-3 elements, Challenge high scores, Play with friends, No time limit

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 550 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1150 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 💎 Great puzzle game concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🛑 Ads that cannot be closed
- ⏱️ Ads interrupting gameplay
- 🔁 Ads causing game resets
- 💰 Difficult to earn in-game currency

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or crashing
- Unresponsive controls
- Inconsistent gameplay after updates

**Requested features**

- Option to disable ads for a fee
- Improved ad placement and frequency
- More generous in-game currency rewards


### Stack Town

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-town/id1454051132)

Build a vibrant town by stacking buildings and merging them when you get three in a row. Unlock a variety of structures and achieve 100 unique objectives to expand your creation.

**Highlights:** Stack buildings, Merge 3 for upgrades, Unlock all buildings, Complete 100 goals, Town construction gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tap To Stack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Double Earnings | $2.99 | one-time |
| Triple Earnings | $3.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Elite Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $14.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $23.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shoot n Merge free?

Shoot n Merge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Stack Town free?

Stack Town is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shoot n Merge or Stack Town?

Stack Town is rated higher. Shoot n Merge averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8.9K ratings, while Stack Town averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Shoot n Merge or Stack Town have ads?

Shoot n Merge shows ads; Stack Town 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.*