# Stack Colors! vs Shortcut Run Master

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stack Colors! at 49% against Shortcut Run Master's 0%. Stack Colors! also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.4) and ratings volume (181K vs 5). Shortcut Run Master's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stack Colors! sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Shortcut Run Master sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stack Colors! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stack Colors! has 181K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Stack Colors!'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Shortcut Run Master's.

Stack Colors! ships an update every 6 weeks, Shortcut Run Master every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stack Colors! | Shortcut Run Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (181K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-colors/id1504295793/reviews)** | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortcut-run-master/id6443657254/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **181K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **49.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 217 MB | 346 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Madad](https://appshunter.io/developer/1734626610) |

## 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


### Shortcut Run Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortcut-run-master/id6443657254)

Race to the finish by strategically collecting bricks to build bridges and shortcuts. Outmaneuver opponents, collect coins for customization, and master the art of the quickest path to victory.

**Highlights:** Build bridges and shortcuts, Collect bricks and coins, Customize characters and floorboards, Day and night modes, Simple one-hand control, Casual 3D gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin 1000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin 5000 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin 10000 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin 20000 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coin 50000 | $15.99 | one-time |
| Coin 100000 | $23.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stack Colors! free?

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

### Is Shortcut Run Master free?

Shortcut Run Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Stack Colors! or Shortcut Run Master?

Stack Colors! is rated higher. Stack Colors! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 181K ratings, while Shortcut Run Master averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do Stack Colors! or Shortcut Run Master have ads?

Stack Colors! shows ads; Shortcut Run Master does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stack Colors! or Shortcut Run Master?

Stack Colors! ships an update every 6 weeks, and Shortcut Run Master every 5 months. Most recently, Stack Colors! was updated on October 19, 2026 and Shortcut Run Master on September 22, 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.*