Comparison

Stars Merge vs Stack Blocks Puzzle

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

Head to head
About

Stars Merge

A 3D puzzle game where players tap groups of two or more same-colored stars to earn points. The goal is to achieve the highest score possible by strategically clearing stars in an engaging 3D environment. Its simple interface allows for focused gameplay.

Highlights
  • 3D star matching gameplay
  • Tap two or more same-colored stars
  • Score-based progression
  • Concise and focused interface
  • Engaging 3D environment
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Stars Merge is a popular classic game, but we make a 3D Pop Star game, Stars Merge is more interesting and more fun! Once you play, you will love it! Just tap two or more same color stars to get score, as many as you can tap more same color stars, the more score you will get. New 3D scene make the game has more interest. The concise interface let you focus on games. Very easy to play but you can get the most fun!

About

Stack Blocks Puzzle

Recreate blueprint patterns by stacking the correct blocks before time runs out in this fast-paced, casual puzzle game. With over 1000 levels and strategic boosters, it's easy to learn but offers a satisfying challenge for all players.

Highlights
  • Stack and match blocks to recreate patterns
  • Timed levels with increasing difficulty
  • Over 1000 handcrafted levels
  • Strategic boosters for assistance
  • Quick rounds for short breaks
  • Clean, colorful visuals
Features
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Stack, Match & Beat the Clock! Welcome to your next puzzle obsession! In this fast, fun, and addictively casual game, your mission is simple: recreate the blueprint pattern by stacking the right blocks — before time runs out! Easy to Learn, Hard to Master Perfect for puzzle lovers and casual gamers alike, each level gives you a new pattern to build. Just tap, stack, and match — the challenge ramps up as you go! Boosters to the Rescue! Running out of time? Made a mistake? No problem! Use handy boosters to fix errors, add extra time, or even auto-complete tricky parts. Why You’ll Love It: Fast, satisfying puzzle gameplay 1000+ handcrafted levels Clean, colorful visuals and smooth controls Quick rounds — great for short breaks Strategic boosters to help you progress Whether you’re in the mood to relax or ready to race the clock, this game fits your vibe. Download now and start stacking the fun! Links to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy can be found below Privacy Policy: http://www.advancedstudios.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: http://www.advancedstudios.com/terms_of_service.html

Screenshots

Stars Merge4 screens
Stack Blocks Puzzle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stack Blocks Puzzle at 100% against Stars Merge's 44%. Stack Blocks Puzzle also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks). Stars Merge's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (491 vs 11). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Stars Merge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Stack Blocks Puzzle sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stack Blocks Puzzle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stars Merge has 491 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Stars Merge's written reviews are positive against 100% of Stack Blocks Puzzle's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stars Merge ships an update every 6 weeks, Stack Blocks Puzzle every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Stars Merge versus Stack Blocks Puzzle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStars MergeStack Blocks Puzzle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (491 ratings)5.0 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings491 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
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
Size111 MB177 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer永兴 杨Advanced Studio LLC

Customer experience

Stars Merge

All ratings490 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral22.2%
Negative33.3%

Stack Blocks Puzzle

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Stars Merge

One-time1
  • No ads$2.99
6 purchases

Stack Blocks Puzzle

One-time6
  • 100 Gem$0.99
  • 300 Gems$2.99
  • 500 Gems$4.99
Show 3 more
  • 1100 Gems$9.99
  • Remove Ads$9.99
  • 2500 Gems$24.99

Questions

Is Stars Merge free?
Stars Merge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stack Blocks Puzzle free?
Stack Blocks Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stars Merge or Stack Blocks Puzzle?
Stack Blocks Puzzle is rated higher. Stars Merge averages 4.5 out of 5 from 491 ratings, while Stack Blocks Puzzle averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.
Do Stars Merge or Stack Blocks Puzzle have ads?
Stack Blocks Puzzle shows ads; Stars Merge does not.
Which is updated more often, Stars Merge or Stack Blocks Puzzle?
Stars Merge ships an update every 6 weeks, and Stack Blocks Puzzle every 6 days. Most recently, Stars Merge was updated on November 3, 2026 and Stack Blocks Puzzle on October 30, 2026.

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