# Stars Merge vs Stack Blocks Puzzle

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stars Merge | Stack Blocks Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (491 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stars-merge-match-turn-cube/id1484162653/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-blocks-puzzle/id6748033114/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **491** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 111 MB | 177 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [永兴 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493250163) | [Advanced Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/300297127) |

## What reviewers say

### Stars Merge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stars-merge-match-turn-cube/id1484162653)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### Stack Blocks Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-blocks-puzzle/id6748033114)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Gem | $0.99 | one-time |
| 300 Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1100 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Gems | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*