JAPAN MAP STACK vs Ball Run 2048
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
JAPAN MAP STACK
A physics puzzle game where players stack colorful map pieces as high as possible. It features simple one-finger controls and is free to play.
- Physics-based stacking gameplay
- Colorful map pieces
- Simple one-finger controls
- Free to play
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JAPAN MAP STACK is a physics puzzle game! Stack up map pieces as many as possible. FEATURES: - Colorful map pieces - One finger control - Free to play
Ball Run 2048
Guide a rolling ball through a dynamic lane, merging identical balls to grow larger. Avoid balls that are too small to fit. This game is rated for ages 3+.
- Merge identical balls
- Grow ball size
- Navigate lane
- Increasing speed
- 3+ age rating
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The ball is moving more and more! If you get the same number of balls, it will be even bigger. Balls that are too small will not fit in the lane. --- Rated for ages 3+ by IGRS (Indonesian Games Rating System).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: JAPAN MAP STACK at 5.0 against Ball Run 2048's 4.4. JAPAN MAP STACK also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 52%). Ball Run 2048's advantage is ratings volume (128K vs 6) and chart position (#140 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
JAPAN MAP STACK holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ball Run 2048 has 128K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of JAPAN MAP STACK's written reviews are positive against 52% of Ball Run 2048's.
JAPAN MAP STACK ships an update every 3 weeks, Ball Run 2048 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JAPAN MAP STACK | Ball Run 2048 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better | 4.4 (128K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews — better | 51.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 128K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | — | #140 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 93 MB | 153 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | YUUTA TAKI | KAYAC Inc. |
Customer experience
JAPAN MAP STACK
Ball Run 2048
Bugs and requests
JAPAN MAP STACK
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Ball Run 2048
Reported bugs
4 issues- Levels sometimes repeat unexpectedly
- Ball movement can glitch or freeze
- Crashes or black screen issues
- Inconsistent behavior when falling off the track
Requested features
4 requests- Add a start button before each level
- Introduce more challenging and varied levels
- Implement a currency system and shop for customizations
- Allow offline play without ads
In-app purchases
JAPAN MAP STACK
No in-app purchases
Ball Run 2048
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is JAPAN MAP STACK free?
Is Ball Run 2048 free?
Which has better reviews, JAPAN MAP STACK or Ball Run 2048?
Do JAPAN MAP STACK or Ball Run 2048 have ads?
Which is updated more often, JAPAN MAP STACK or Ball Run 2048?
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