Be a BlockStar vs Stackem On
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Be a BlockStar
Place shapes on a 9x9 grid to clear rows, columns, and squares. Strategically plan your moves to keep the board from filling up and achieve a high score. Compete globally and enjoy satisfying puzzle gameplay.
- Place shapes on a 9x9 board
- Clear rows, columns, and squares
- Strategic planning
- Chain clears for higher scores
- Global leaderboard
- Smooth controls
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BlockStar is a calm, clever block puzzle on a 9×9 board. No timer, no lives, no pressure. Drag pieces onto the board and fill a row, a column, a 3×3 square or a long diagonal to clear it. Plan ahead, keep the board open and see how far you get. HOW IT PLAYS • Clear several lines with one piece for a combo • Clear on back-to-back moves to build a streak bonus • Empty the whole board for a big clean-board bonus • Park a piece in the hold slot and play it when it fits • Tap a piece to rotate it. Every 4 lines you clear earn another rotation DAILY CHALLENGE One puzzle a day with the same pieces for every player and one try. See where you rank today, check yesterday's winner and keep your daily streak going. LEADERBOARDS AND STATS Compare your best games with players worldwide on the Active and All-time boards. They open instantly, even offline. Joining is optional and only needs a nickname. Your statistics track games, cleared lines and your longest streaks. MADE TO FEEL GOOD • Clean design in light and dark mode • Smooth animations, sounds and haptics, each can be switched off • Your game is saved when you leave, and you can play offline • An optional weekly reminder, only if you haven't played for a week • A short How to play guide in Settings • 9 languages: English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Romanian, Hindi, Arabic and Chinese Just you and the board.
Stackem On
Test your precision and strategy by building the tallest tower possible. Challenge yourself and friends in this thrilling block-stacking game where every move counts. The higher you stack, the trickier the blocks and the higher the stakes.
- Precision block stacking
- Strategic gameplay
- Build the tallest tower
- Challenge friends
- Increasing difficulty levels
- Fast-paced action
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Introducing Stackem On the ultimate test of precision, strategy, and nerve! Think you’ve got what it takes to build the tallest tower? Challenge yourself and your friends in this thrilling block-stacking game where every move counts. With each level, the blocks get trickier, the stakes get higher, and the pressure is on! Whether you're a casual player or a competitive mastermind, Stackem On is the perfect blend of fun and challenge. Stack higher, balance better, and outsmart your opponents in this fast-paced, edge-of-your-seat game. How high can you go? Stack’em up, and find out!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Be a BlockStar at none against Stackem On's 2. Be a BlockStar also leads on ads (none vs shown). Stackem On's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating 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. Stackem On sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Be a BlockStar asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Be a BlockStar against 4.1 for Stackem On. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 8 respectively.
| Parameter | Be a BlockStar | Stackem On |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (2 ratings) | 4.1 (8 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 129 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marius Muntean | New Exciting Amazing Technology LLC |
Customer experience
Be a BlockStar
Stackem On
In-app purchases
Be a BlockStar
No in-app purchases
Stackem On
- No Ads$0.99
- Unlock 3 and 4 Players$0.99







