Comparison

IncrediMarble vs CHINA MAP STACK

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

Head to head
About

IncrediMarble

Design and construct elaborate marble slide towers with a variety of pieces. Experience realistic physics and ASMR sounds as marbles flow through your creations. Progress even when idle, earning in-game currency to unlock upgrades and expand your marble world.

Highlights
  • Build marble slide towers
  • Over 30 unique pieces
  • Realistic physics simulation
  • ASMR marble sounds
  • Idle progression system
  • Earn and spend in-game currency
Features
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Build your Marble Runs! This free to play marble run construction kit with tycoon game trappings lets you build massive marble slide towers using over 30 unique pieces. Enjoy the ASMR rolling and clacking sounds of marbles on plastic. Get mesmerized by the realistic (and sometimes supernatural) physics of a never-ending stream of marbles. Start small, earn money, spend it on upgrades to earn more, build more slides, and create the marble slide world of your dreams! You're always progressing! IncrediMarble lets you progress whether you leave the game idle or shut it off and return to it later, like most tapper and incremental games do. In-game ads will rewards you bonus earnings but are purely voluntary, there are NO MANDATORY AD POP-UPS! Support indie game development! IncrediMarble was made by one person! Watch the ads or buy the IAP to support further development of the game. You help me pay my rent!

About

CHINA MAP STACK

A physics puzzle game where players stack Chinese states, with an option to play with Japanese maps. It features colorful graphics and simple one-finger controls.

Highlights
  • Physics puzzle gameplay
  • Stack Chinese states
  • Play with Japanese maps
  • Colorful states
  • One-finger control
  • Free to play
Features
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CHINA MAP STACK is a physics puzzle game! Stack up chinese states as many as possible. You can also play maps of Japan! FEATURES: - Colorful states - One finger control - Free to play

Screenshots

IncrediMarble4 screens
CHINA MAP STACK4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CHINA MAP STACK at none against IncrediMarble's 4. IncrediMarble's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 3). On price, rating, 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. IncrediMarble sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. CHINA MAP STACK asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for IncrediMarble against 4.7 for CHINA MAP STACK. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IncrediMarble has 1.2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IncrediMarble ships an update every 2 weeks, CHINA MAP STACK every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
IncrediMarble versus CHINA MAP STACK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIncrediMarbleCHINA MAP STACK
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.2K ratings) — better4.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews90.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.2K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size210 MB150 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArt of the State LLCYUUTA TAKI

Customer experience

IncrediMarble

All ratings1,227 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral2.5%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews222 reviews
Positive90.5%
Neutral3.6%
Negative5.9%

CHINA MAP STACK

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

IncrediMarble

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Offline earnings not working correctly
  • Bonus pieces not moving as scheduled
  • Pieces interfering with marble movement

Requested features

6 requests
  • Sandbox mode with unlimited money
  • More building pieces and customization options
  • Ability to save and load custom tracks
  • Upward-facing pieces for more complex designs
  • Multi-select and move tool for building
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  • Different colored marbles and backgrounds

CHINA MAP STACK

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

IncrediMarble

One-time4
  • Enable Race Mode$1.99
  • No Ads & Point Bonus$3.99
  • Enable Color Pickers$4.99
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  • Enable Sandbox Mode$7.99
None

CHINA MAP STACK

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IncrediMarble free?
IncrediMarble is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CHINA MAP STACK free?
CHINA MAP STACK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IncrediMarble or CHINA MAP STACK?
IncrediMarble is rated higher. IncrediMarble averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while CHINA MAP STACK averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.
Do IncrediMarble or CHINA MAP STACK have ads?
Both IncrediMarble and CHINA MAP STACK show ads.
Which is updated more often, IncrediMarble or CHINA MAP STACK?
IncrediMarble ships an update every 2 weeks, and CHINA MAP STACK every 8 months. Most recently, IncrediMarble was updated on October 1, 2026 and CHINA MAP STACK on September 23, 2026.

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