Comparison

Flick Pool Star vs Brick Stacks

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

Head to head
About

Flick Pool Star

Engage in a challenging pool-themed puzzle experience. Solve intricate levels across multiple tables and test your skills. This highly addictive game features straightforward controls for immediate fun.

Highlights
  • Clear the table puzzles
  • Unlock multiple tables
  • Challenging levels
  • Super addictive gameplay
  • Simple controls
Features
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Clear the table and become a Pool Star! Solve challenging puzzles and unlock multiple tables! Super addictive with simple controls. How many levels can you solve?

About

Brick Stacks

Merge blocks of the same type to evolve them into higher values. Achieve specific block combinations within limited moves to win. Strategize your matches and merges before time runs out.

Highlights
  • Merge blocks of the same type
  • Evolve blocks to higher values
  • Achieve specific block combinations
  • Limited moves per level
  • Time-sensitive gameplay
  • Strategic matching and merging
Features
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Dive into "Brick Stacks," where your goal is to master the art of merging! Each level challenges you with a simple yet engaging task: merge blocks of the same type to evolve them into higher values. Achieve the specific block combinations displayed at the top to claim victory! The game intensifies as blocks fall and stack up. You can only merge blocks that are separate. Time is of the essence! With limited moves at your disposal, failing to meet the level’s objectives means starting over. Each move is crucial in your strategy to match and merge, hitting your targets before time runs out. Download "Brick Stacks" for free now and test your strategic thinking with every match and merge!

Screenshots

Flick Pool Star4 screens
Brick Stacks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Brick Stacks at 96% against Flick Pool Star's 23%. Brick Stacks also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Flick Pool Star's advantage is ratings volume (16K vs 309) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Flick Pool Star sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Brick Stacks sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Brick Stacks holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flick Pool Star has 16K ratings behind it against 309, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Flick Pool Star's written reviews are positive against 96% of Brick Stacks's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flick Pool Star ships an update every 10 days, Brick Stacks every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Flick Pool Star versus Brick Stacks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlick Pool StarBrick Stacks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (16K ratings)4.8 (309 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.7% of reviews95.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16K — better309
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size185 MB466 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMindstorm StudiosBackpack Games

Customer experience

Flick Pool Star

All ratings16,025 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral5.9%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews198 reviews
Positive22.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative66.2%

Brick Stacks

All ratings309 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral2.9%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive95.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.3%

User reviews

Flick Pool Star

From 16K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 💡 Unique puzzle concept
  • 🚀 Easy to pick up and play

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Repetitive levels
  • 🔋 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
  • 🐛 Glitches and crashes
  • 💰 Paywall for ad-free experience

Brick Stacks

From 309 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Unique and engaging gameplay
  • 👍 Smooth and seamless controls
  • 🚀 Quick and satisfying matches
  • 💡 Refreshing blend of strategy and fun
  • 👍 Beautifully designed levels

Bugs and requests

Flick Pool Star

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Levels getting stuck or freezing
  • Inability to collect all letters
  • Inconsistent performance across devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More challenging and diverse levels
  • Ability to reset progress and start over
  • Clearer progression system and rewards

Brick Stacks

No bugs or feature requests surfaced in reviews.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Flick Pool Star

One-time1
  • No Ads Flick Pool Star$2.99
16 purchases

Brick Stacks

One-time16
  • Brick Stacks - Special Offer$0.99
  • 250 Coins$1.99
  • Beginner Pack$3.99
Show 13 more
  • Coin Pack$4.99
  • Master Pack$4.99
  • 1250 Coins$7.99
  • No Ads$7.99
  • Mega Pack$9.99
  • No Ads Bundle$11.99
  • 2500 Coins$14.99
  • Master Pack$19.99
  • Ultra Pack$19.99
  • 6250 Coins$29.99
  • Ultimate Pack$29.99
  • Legendary Pack$29.99
  • 25000 Coins$99.99

Questions

Is Flick Pool Star free?
Flick Pool Star is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Brick Stacks free?
Brick Stacks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Flick Pool Star or Brick Stacks?
Brick Stacks is rated higher. Flick Pool Star averages 4.6 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Brick Stacks averages 4.8 from 309 ratings.
Do Flick Pool Star or Brick Stacks have ads?
Both Flick Pool Star and Brick Stacks show ads.
Which is updated more often, Flick Pool Star or Brick Stacks?
Flick Pool Star ships an update every 10 days, and Brick Stacks every 2 weeks. Most recently, Flick Pool Star was updated on October 19, 2026 and Brick Stacks on October 19, 2026.

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