Comparison

Bubble Bust! Blitz vs Number Stack

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

Head to head
About

Bubble Bust! Blitz

Engage in a challenging bubble-shooting experience with endless, ever-changing levels. Compete with friends and players worldwide on global leaderboards in this addictive arcade game.

Highlights
  • Endless, ever-changing bubble shooting fun
  • Challenging action-packed gameplay
  • Global and country leaderboards
  • Unique bubbles and obstacles
  • Breathtaking graphics and visual effects
  • Easy to learn, challenging to master
Features
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Bubble Bust! Blitz is the most challenging bubble shooter of all time, master it and you master them all! Based on the worldwide smash hit Bubble Bust! game series with over 25 million players! Whether you only make it for a minute or ace it like a sharp shooter on fire crushing everything in your way - it’s a total blast! Beat your friends and make it to the top of the global leaderboards in this endless challenging and ever-changing bubble shooter game! KEY FEATURES: * Endless ever-changing bubble shooting fun * Challenging action-packed addictive gameplay * Global and country leaderboards * Tons of unique bubbles and obstacles * Breathtaking graphics and visual effects * Easy to learn - challenging to master Bubble Bust! Blitz is a completely free game to play, but there are optional in-app purchases available. Roll up your sleeves – it’s GameOn time! :) Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GameOnArcade Developed and published by GameOn https://www.gameonarcade.com

About

Number Stack

A relaxing puzzle game where you merge hexagonal number blocks to create larger numbers and clear the board. Plan your placements strategically to manage space and achieve satisfying merge chains.

Highlights
  • Merge hexa numbers
  • Clear the board
  • Build bigger numbers
  • Stack with a plan
  • Hexagon block puzzle
  • Satisfying merge chains
  • Use power-ups
Features
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A relaxing number puzzle where you merge hexa blocks, build bigger numbers, and clear the board. Number Stack - Clear Hexa combines number matching, stacking, and merging on a colorful hexagon board. Match equal numbers, create bigger blocks, and plan your placements to keep the board clear. MERGE HEXA NUMBERS Place number blocks on the board and look for matching values. When equal numbers meet, they merge into a bigger number. Keep useful numbers close, create new combinations, and look for opportunities to make one move lead into the next. The bigger your numbers become, the more carefully you need to manage the space around them. CLEAR THE BOARD Your goal is simple: clear the blocks and keep the board under control. Every placement changes the board. A move that creates a merge now can also affect the space you need for your next block, so think ahead before committing to a placement. A well-planned merge can open space and give you another chance to continue the stack. BUILD BIGGER NUMBERS Start with smaller values and combine them into larger ones. Watch your numbers grow as matching blocks merge. Look for efficient combinations instead of making every possible merge immediately. Sometimes the best move is the one that keeps more options open. STACK WITH A PLAN Every block takes up valuable space. As the stack grows, placement becomes more important. Keep useful numbers together, avoid blocking future combinations, and leave room for the next blocks. The puzzle is easy to learn, but finding the cleanest sequence of moves takes planning. HEXAGON BLOCK PUZZLE The hexa board gives the number puzzle a distinctive way to arrange and connect blocks. Colorful hexagon tiles make numbers easy to read while keeping the board clean and focused on the puzzle. SATISFYING MERGE CHAINS One good match can create another opportunity. Set up your numbers carefully and watch a successful merge open space for the next move. Chain reactions turn a simple number match into a satisfying sequence. CLEAR EVERY LEVEL Progress through levels and solve new boards as the challenge grows. Each board asks you to manage your space, find useful matches, and decide where the next number should go. Take your time and make each placement count. USE POWER-UPS When the board becomes difficult, power-ups can help you create new opportunities. Use them when a crowded position is blocking your next merge or when you need to open space and regain control of the board. EASY TO LEARN, HARDER TO MASTER The core rules are simple: Match numbers. Merge blocks. Build bigger numbers. Clear the board. The challenge comes from planning ahead and managing the space on your hexa board. Number Stack - Clear Hexa is designed for quick puzzle sessions, but the growing stack gives you plenty of reasons to think about your next move. WHY PLAY NUMBER STACK - CLEAR HEXA? • Number merge puzzle gameplay • Hexagon number blocks • Match and merge equal numbers • Build bigger number blocks • Clear-the-board objectives • Strategic stacking and placement • Satisfying merge chains • Helpful power-ups • Level-based progression • Simple, easy-to-learn controls • Relaxing casual puzzle experience If you enjoy number puzzles, merge games, hexa block puzzles, block puzzles, brain games, or 2048-style number progression, try Number Stack - Clear Hexa. Merge the numbers. Manage the stack. Clear the board.

Screenshots

Bubble Bust! Blitz4 screens
Number Stack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Number Stack at 100% against Bubble Bust! Blitz's 13%. Number Stack also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 months). Bubble Bust! Blitz's advantage is ratings volume (145 vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). 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. Bubble Bust! Blitz sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Number Stack asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Number Stack holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Bust! Blitz has 145 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Bubble Bust! Blitz's written reviews are positive against 100% of Number Stack's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bubble Bust! Blitz ships an update every 5 months, Number Stack every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Bubble Bust! Blitz versus Number Stack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBubble Bust! BlitzNumber Stack
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (145 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings145 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGOES International ABSOUCEAN

Customer experience

Bubble Bust! Blitz

All ratings145 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral2.8%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral25.0%
Negative62.5%

Number Stack

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Bubble Bust! Blitz

One-time7
  • Starter Pack$0.99
  • Pack of 5 Flying Bombs$0.99
  • Pack of 10 Power Aims$0.99
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  • Pack of 5 Revives$0.99
  • Pack of 5 Revives and 5 Bombs$1.99
  • Pack of 25 Flying Bombs$2.99
  • Removes Ads$2.99
None

Number Stack

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bubble Bust! Blitz free?
Bubble Bust! Blitz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Number Stack free?
Number Stack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bubble Bust! Blitz or Number Stack?
Number Stack is rated higher. Bubble Bust! Blitz averages 4.7 out of 5 from 145 ratings, while Number Stack averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Bubble Bust! Blitz or Number Stack have ads?
Both Bubble Bust! Blitz and Number Stack show ads.
Which is updated more often, Bubble Bust! Blitz or Number Stack?
Bubble Bust! Blitz ships an update every 5 months, and Number Stack every 2 days. Most recently, Bubble Bust! Blitz was updated on October 15, 2026 and Number Stack on October 15, 2026.

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