JAPAN MAP STACK vs Pictogram Tower
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
Pictogram Tower
A relaxing puzzle game where players stack various pictograms to create a balanced tower. It offers a simple yet engaging experience with unexpected combinations and a variety of character designs.
- Stacking gameplay
- Physics-based balance
- Variety of pictograms
- Simple tap controls
- Relaxing puzzle experience
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It is a game that accumulates that pictogram. It will be healed by the pictographs who endure a simple but exquisite balance. You can stack a lot with unexpected combinations. Many kinds of pictograms will appear! ■ How to play Tap and hold the pictogram to move. It will fall when you release your finger. Find out where you want to drop it and keep it away. Tap the "Turn" button to rotate the pictogram. Adjust the angle and tap the pictogram. After that, let's just pile up. ■ Special Thanks Hirohasu Game Creator Training Center https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmrZx6L5NT_onReOmWhO3ug Human pictogram 2.0 https://pictogram2.com/ Sound effect lab https://soundeffect-lab.info/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Pictogram Tower at none against JAPAN MAP STACK's shown. Pictogram Tower also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). JAPAN MAP STACK's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, rating, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for JAPAN MAP STACK against 5.0 for Pictogram Tower. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JAPAN MAP STACK has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
JAPAN MAP STACK ships an update every 3 weeks, Pictogram Tower every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JAPAN MAP STACK | Pictogram Tower |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 93 MB | 82 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | YUUTA TAKI | Hideyuki Aono |
In-app purchases
JAPAN MAP STACK
No in-app purchases
Pictogram Tower
No in-app purchases
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