Comparison

8shape vs Meow Stack

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

Head to head
About

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?

About

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.

Highlights
  • Merge and evolve cats
  • Unique cat traits
  • Win rewards
  • Lose with penalty
  • Casual yet strategic gameplay
  • Cute and lively visuals
Features
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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.

Screenshots

8shape4 screens
Meow Stack4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

8shape ships an update every 3 weeks, Meow Stack monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
8shape versus Meow Stack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter8shapeMeow Stack
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (337 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—55.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—337 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.315.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB277 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSebastian KraussPIXON PTE. LTD.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

8shape

One-time6
  • 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
13 purchases

Meow Stack

One-time13
  • 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

Questions

Is 8shape free?
8shape is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Meow Stack free?
Meow Stack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 8shape or Meow Stack have ads?
Both 8shape and Meow Stack show ads.
Which is updated more often, 8shape or Meow Stack?
8shape ships an update every 3 weeks, and Meow Stack monthly. Most recently, 8shape was updated on September 23, 2026 and Meow Stack on September 25, 2026.

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