Stars Merge vs Stack Blocks Puzzle
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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!
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Stars Merge | Stack Blocks Puzzle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (491 ratings) | 5.0 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 491 — better | 11 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 111 MB | 177 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 永兴 杨 | Advanced Studio LLC |
Customer experience
Stars Merge
Stack Blocks Puzzle
In-app purchases
Stars Merge
- No ads$2.99
Stack Blocks Puzzle
- 100 Gem$0.99
- 300 Gems$2.99
- 500 Gems$4.99
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- 1100 Gems$9.99
- Remove Ads$9.99
- 2500 Gems$24.99
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