Comparison

Be a BlockStar vs Stackem On

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Place shapes on a 9x9 board
  • Clear rows, columns, and squares
  • Strategic planning
  • Chain clears for higher scores
  • Global leaderboard
  • Smooth controls
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Precision block stacking
  • Strategic gameplay
  • Build the tallest tower
  • Challenge friends
  • Increasing difficulty levels
  • Fast-paced action
Features
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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!

Screenshots

Be a BlockStar4 screens
Stackem On4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Stackem On sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Be a BlockStar asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Be a BlockStar versus Stackem On: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBe a BlockStarStackem On
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings)4.1 (8 ratings) — better
Number of ratings28 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB129 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarius MunteanNew Exciting Amazing Technology LLC

Customer experience

Be a BlockStar

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Stackem On

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

None

Be a BlockStar

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Stackem On

One-time2
  • No Ads$0.99
  • Unlock 3 and 4 Players$0.99

Questions

Is Be a BlockStar free?
Be a BlockStar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stackem On free?
Stackem On is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Be a BlockStar or Stackem On?
Stackem On is rated higher. Be a BlockStar averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Stackem On averages 4.1 from 8 ratings.
Do Be a BlockStar or Stackem On have ads?
Stackem On shows ads; Be a BlockStar does not.

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