# Stack Islands vs Tingus Goose

The clearest difference is rating: Tingus Goose at 4.8 against Stack Islands's 2.5. Tingus Goose also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Stack Islands's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (80% vs 53%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stack Islands sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tingus Goose sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tingus Goose holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tingus Goose has 11K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Stack Islands's written reviews are positive against 53% of Tingus Goose's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Stack Islands ships an update every 2 months, Tingus Goose fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stack Islands | Tingus Goose |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-islands/id1407146596/reviews) | **[4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tingus-goose-weird-idle-game/id6444581718/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 53.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 145 MB | 456 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Dean Longmore](https://appshunter.io/developer/984963696) | [SweatyChair Pty. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/781132111) |

## What reviewers say

### Stack Islands

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-islands/id1407146596)

Build towering structures by stacking blocks to create unique islands. Enjoy a relaxing experience with charming visuals and challenge yourself with fun activities. Discover a hidden mystery while competing for the top global score.

**Highlights:** Stack blocks to create islands, Relaxing and charming design, Compete for global high scores, Engage in fun activities, Discover a hidden mystery, No personal data tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Complete Game Unlock | $0.99 | one-time |


### Tingus Goose

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tingus-goose-weird-idle-game/id6444581718)

Cultivate a unique goose tree by nurturing geese that have found human hosts. Water, feed, and upgrade them to witness the evolution of a bizarre and flourishing ecosystem. Share your unique creation with friends.

**Highlights:** Grow a unique goose tree, Nurture geese with human hosts, Water, feed, and upgrade geese, Develop a bizarre ecosystem, Share with friends, Surreal art and animation

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| A plate of gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Auto Blessing | $5.99 | one-time |
| Patient Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Idle Limit Upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| A bag of gems | $12.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| A truck of gem | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Unique and quirky art style
- 💡 Interesting game mechanics
- 🤩 Highly entertaining and amusing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches affecting progress
- 🕰️ Slow progression after early levels
- 💰 Aggressive monetization and ads
- 🤯 Overwhelming weirdness for some

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to progress past certain levels
- In-app purchases not functioning properly
- Inconsistent or unpredictable game mechanics
- Crashes and freezes during gameplay

**Requested features**

- Bring back old gameplay mechanics
- Add more levels and content updates
- Improve stability and fix bugs
- Provide more customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stack Islands free?

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

### Is Tingus Goose free?

Tingus Goose is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Stack Islands or Tingus Goose?

Tingus Goose is rated higher. Stack Islands averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Tingus Goose averages 4.8 from 11K ratings.

### Do Stack Islands or Tingus Goose have ads?

Tingus Goose shows ads; Stack Islands does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stack Islands or Tingus Goose?

Stack Islands ships an update every 2 months, and Tingus Goose fortnightly. Most recently, Stack Islands was updated on November 2, 2026 and Tingus Goose on November 7, 2026.

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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.*