# Blockscapes vs Dolls Stack

Blockscapes and Dolls Stack both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 72% of Blockscapes's written reviews are positive against 51% of Dolls Stack's. Blockscapes also leads on ratings volume (28K vs 3.7K). Dolls Stack's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blockscapes sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Dolls Stack sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Blockscapes against 4.7 for Dolls Stack. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blockscapes has 28K ratings behind it against 3.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Blockscapes's written reviews are positive against 51% of Dolls Stack's.

Blockscapes ships an update monthly, Dolls Stack every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blockscapes | Dolls Stack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockscapes-block-puzzle/id1473836342/reviews)** | [4.7 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolls-stack-match-and-stack/id1659053906/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 3.7K |
| Positive reviews | **72.2% of reviews** | 51.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 389 MB | 409 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PeopleFun, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/517840947) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Blockscapes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockscapes-block-puzzle/id1473836342)

This is a relaxing wooden block puzzle game designed to help you de-stress and improve cognitive function. Enjoy a beautiful, rustic aesthetic with no time limits, challenging you to beat your own high scores. It's a perfect brain-healthy pastime for any moment.

**Highlights:** Wooden block tile board game, Rustic and scenic aesthetic, No pressure or time limit, Challenging score-breaking, Brain-healthy puzzle, Zen scenery themes

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 240 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 720 | $2.99 | one-time |
| SPECIAL OFFER | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1340 | $4.99 | one-time |
| BIG BUNDLE | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2940 | $9.99 | one-time |
| SUPER BUNDLE | $12.99 | one-time |
| 6240 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 13440 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 28800 | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and challenging
- 🌳 Relaxing and calming
- 🧠 Keeps the mind sharp
- 🕰️ Helps pass time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Unclear how to use certain features
- 🤖 Intentionally difficult block placements
- 💰 Expensive to remove ads
- 🔁 Repetitive ads
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Blocks not disappearing when they should
- Losing tournament progress due to connectivity issues
- Coins not awarded correctly

**Requested features**

- Undo button
- More game modes
- Ability to rotate blocks
- Permanent ad removal option
- Score leaderboard


### Dolls Stack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolls-stack-match-and-stack/id1659053906)

Engage in a unique match-3 puzzle experience by stacking and merging colorful Russian nesting dolls. Solve challenging levels with stunning visuals, exciting power-ups, and relaxing audio. Compete with friends on leaderboards in this addictive game.

**Highlights:** Match and merge dolls, Stunning, colorful graphics, Challenging puzzle levels, Exciting power-ups, Social leaderboards, Relaxing music and sounds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Love Deal Last Chance | $0.29 | one-time |
| Happy Deal Last Chance | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coins 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Queen Deal Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Last Chance Power Deal | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Small pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins 3 | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast gameplay
- 🎨 Cute and unique graphics
- 👍 Addictive and challenging
- 💡 Innovative gameplay mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Levels not registering correctly
- 🔁 Repetitive level design
- 🔧 Technical issues and bugs
- 🔍 Lack of new content

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not registering as completed
- Daily gift feature not working properly
- Tutorial not functioning correctly
- Inconsistent in-app purchase rewards

**Requested features**

- More level variety
- Ability to earn extra turns
- Option to purchase different doll skins
- Improved customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blockscapes free?

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

### Is Dolls Stack free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Blockscapes or Dolls Stack?

Blockscapes is rated higher. Blockscapes averages 4.9 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while Dolls Stack averages 4.7 from 3.7K ratings.

### Do Blockscapes or Dolls Stack have ads?

Both Blockscapes and Dolls Stack show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Blockscapes or Dolls Stack?

Blockscapes ships an update monthly, and Dolls Stack every 8 days. Most recently, Blockscapes was updated on November 5, 2026 and Dolls Stack on November 3, 2026.

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