# Stack Colors! vs Runner Coaster

Stack Colors! and Runner Coaster both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of Runner Coaster's written reviews are positive against 49% of Stack Colors!'s. Runner Coaster also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 14.0). Stack Colors!'s advantage is ratings volume (181K vs 16K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stack Colors! sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Runner Coaster sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Stack Colors! against 4.6 for Runner Coaster. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stack Colors! has 181K ratings behind it against 16K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of Stack Colors!'s written reviews are positive against 78% of Runner Coaster's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stack Colors! | Runner Coaster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (181K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-colors/id1504295793/reviews) | **[4.6 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runner-coaster/id1629034527/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **181K** | 16K |
| Positive reviews | 49.0% of reviews | **77.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 217 MB | 224 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Dual Cat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1371966707) |

## What reviewers say

### Stack Colors!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-colors/id1504295793)

Arrange and stack platforms of the correct color to build height. Once stacked, launch them to achieve a significant score multiplier in a visually rewarding experience.

**Highlights:** Move and stack colored platforms, Kick stacked platforms, Score boost, Satisfying gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 💥 Satisfying color-matching mechanics
- 🚀 Fast-paced and responsive controls
- 👍 Easy to pick up and play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive and monotonous levels
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and lags
- 💸 Excessive advertisements

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing issues
- Color scheme confusion due to similar shades
- Inconsistent bonus/kick mechanics

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize character/avatar
- More varied level designs and challenges
- Multiplayer or competitive modes
- Offline play without ads


### Runner Coaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runner-coaster/id1629034527)

Experience the thrill of a roller coaster ride while navigating challenging obstacle courses. Collect passengers and avoid traps to reach the end of each attraction. Unlock new skins and levels by mastering speed and agility.

**Highlights:** Obstacle avoidance, Passenger collection, Speed and agility challenges, Unlockable skins, Multiple levels with unique challenges, Multiplier rewards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 💡 Entertaining and engaging
- 🎢 Cute and enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent sound issues
- 🔍 Lack of progression options
- 💰 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Sound randomly turning off
- Difficulty progressing to higher levels

**Requested features**

- More rider options to progress
- Additional levels and content
- Improved performance and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stack Colors! free?

Stack Colors! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Runner Coaster free?

Runner Coaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Stack Colors! or Runner Coaster?

Runner Coaster is rated higher. Stack Colors! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 181K ratings, while Runner Coaster averages 4.6 from 16K ratings.

### Do Stack Colors! or Runner Coaster have ads?

Both Stack Colors! and Runner Coaster show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stack Colors! or Runner Coaster?

Stack Colors! ships an update every 6 weeks, and Runner Coaster every 6 weeks. Most recently, Stack Colors! was updated on October 29, 2026 and Runner Coaster on October 29, 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.*