8shape vs Meow Stack
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
8shape
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8shape is pool. But with shapes. Sink your shapes into the pockets, then the black 8shape – in the pocket opposite the one where you sank the last of your shapes. Sounds simple? Wait and see. YOUR SHAPES, YOUR GAME Circle, triangle, star or octagon: choose your cue shape and the shapes you play with. The more angular the shape, the trickier the game – and the more points. HOW YOU PLAY • Tap = shoot. The further from your cue shape you tap, the harder the shot. • The first shape you sink determines your suit. • Fewer turns, fast wins, trickshots: everything earns bonus points. • Several shapes in one shot? Combo bonus. • Fouls cost your multiplier. So: aim, don't hope. POWERUPS Win games, collect cards, level up your powerups and bring your favorites to the table: aim assist, explosion, freeze, earthquake and more – from common to legendary. MULTIPLAYER Challenge real opponents via Game Center – turn-based, with 48 hours per turn. Powerups included. Good luck, you'll need it. TRICKSHOTS Tricky challenge levels with star ratings. More art than a simple shot. NO ADS THAT INTERRUPT YOU No full-screen ad after a game, none on the way back to the menu, none mid-shot. Ads run only when you start one yourself – for a reward you actually want. ALSO • Leaderboards and 90+ achievements • Daily gift • Light and dark mode • Minimalist design, no clutter • Available in several languages, including English Shapes first. Then the 8. Can you do it in under 30 turns?
Meow Stack
Combine adorable cats to evolve them into rarer breeds with unique traits. Strategize your merges to win rewards, but be mindful of penalties for losing. Enjoy a casual yet strategic puzzle experience with charming visuals.
- Merge and evolve cats
- Unique cat traits
- Win rewards
- Lose with penalty
- Casual yet strategic gameplay
- Cute and lively visuals
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Welcome to the ultimate cat merge adventure! In this charming merge puzzle, adorable cats aren’t just cute — each one comes with its own unique traits and abilities. Combine matching cats to evolve them into stronger, rarer, and more mischievous felines. Discover new personalities, build your ultimate cat collection, and climb your way to victory. But choose your merges wisely. Winning brings valuable rewards, while losing a round comes with consequences. Risk and reward are part of the strategy — can you balance both? Features - Merge & evolve: Combine identical cats to unlock higher tiers. - Unique cat traits: Each cat has special characteristics that affect gameplay. - Win rewards: Earn bonuses, boosts, and surprises when you succeed. - Lose with penalty: Every mistake matters — play smart. - Casual yet strategic: Easy to start, deeper than it looks. - Cute & lively visuals: A cozy world full of expressive cats. Whether you’re here for relaxing merges or competitive strategy, this proven merge formula gets a fresh twist with personality-packed cats and meaningful choices. Merge wisely. Win big. Don’t let the cats down.
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Verdict
8shape and Meow Stack are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. 8shape sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Meow Stack sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
8shape ships an update every 3 weeks, Meow Stack monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 8shape | Meow Stack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (337 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 55.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 337 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.3 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 277 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sebastian Krauss | PIXON PTE. LTD. |
In-app purchases
8shape
- 10 Card Pack$0.99
- 25 Card Pack$1.99
- Remove Ads$2.99
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- 50 Card Pack$2.99
- 100 Card Pack$3.99
- Full Package$8.99
Meow Stack
- Coin Pack 1$0.99
- Basic Offer$0.99
- Coin Pack 2$1.99
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- Coin Pack 3$3.99
- Advance Offer 2$3.99
- Advance Offer 1$4.99
- Ultimate Offer 4$4.99
- Ultimate Offer 3$9.99
- Ultimate Offer 2$11.99
- Ultimate Offer 1$14.99
- Coin Pack 5$19.99
- The Forever Love$29.99
- Coin Pack 6$49.99









