# Be a BlockStar vs Stackem On

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Be a BlockStar | Stackem On |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/be-a-blockstar/id1500197326/reviews) | **[4.1 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stackem-on/id6670569409/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **8** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 60 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marius Muntean](https://appshunter.io/developer/1286334204) | [New Exciting Amazing Technology LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1716960999) |

## What reviewers say

### Be a BlockStar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/be-a-blockstar/id1500197326)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Stackem On

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stackem-on/id6670569409)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 3 and 4 Players | $0.99 | one-time |


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