Comparison

make a square. vs StacKo

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

Head to head
About

make a square.

This puzzle game challenges you to think creatively with a variety of handcrafted, daily, and procedurally generated levels. It offers a level editor for community creations and hints to help solve puzzles. Designed to help players recognize patterns and improve their thinking.

Highlights
  • Campaign mode with handcrafted levels
  • Daily progressive difficulty levels
  • Community level editor
  • Procedural level generation
  • Hint system for solutions
Features
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Relax, be mindful and Make a square. Make a square is a simple yet never before seen puzzle game that trains you to think outside the box. It can be super easy to almost impossible and everything in between. Your brain will start to recognize patterns that were invisible to you before. It Features: - Campaign. Hand crafted levels which will guide you in your journey from beginner to master. - Daily levels. 10 new progressively more difficult levels everyday. - Level editor Create and play our community levels. Be part of a never ending stream of challenges. - Procedural levels Generate infinite levels in any difficulty you want or engineer your creation with the generator tool. - Hints Use hints to reveal the solution. Download it and open your mind to Make a square.

About

StacKo

Features
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Stacko is a captivating puzzle game where you sort colored balls into the correct slots. With countless levels to conquer, you'll become a color sorting master in no time. The simple yet addictive gameplay makes it easy for anyone to pick up and play, while providing hours of fun and relaxation. [Features] - Endless Levels: Enjoy a variety of challenging levels, from easy to extremely hard. - Simple Controls: Intuitive controls make it easy for players of all ages. - Addictive Gameplay: Once you start, you won't be able to stop! - Stress Relief: Relax and unwind with this calming puzzle game. - Minimal Design: Enjoy a visually appealing and soothing design. Are you ready to take on the challenge? Download Stacko now and start sorting!

Screenshots

make a square.4 screens
StacKo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: make a square. at none against StacKo's shown. make a square. also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. make a square. sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and StacKo sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
make a square. versus StacKo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametermake a square.StacKo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size191 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developersangen GmbH1PixelStudio Co.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

make a square.

One-time6
  • 5 Hints$0.99
  • 12 Hints$1.99
  • Dark Mode$1.99
Show 3 more
  • 40 Hints$4.99
  • 250 Hints$19.99
  • Infinite Hints$49.99
3 purchases

StacKo

One-time3
  • Donate low price.$4.99
  • Donate medium price.$9.99
  • Donate high price.$19.99

Questions

Is make a square. free?
make a square. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StacKo free?
StacKo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do make a square. or StacKo have ads?
StacKo shows ads; make a square. does not.
Which is updated more often, make a square. or StacKo?
make a square. ships an update weekly, and StacKo weekly. Most recently, make a square. was updated on October 2, 2026 and StacKo on October 4, 2026.

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