Block Surfer vs Swipe Stacks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Block Surfer
Build a tower by stacking blocks to overcome obstacles and reach the end. Be careful not to fall off the edge in this fun surfing-style game.
- Stack blocks to build a tower
- Pass all obstacles
- Avoid falling off cliffs
- Cube surfing gameplay
- Fun and challenging
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Stack blocks to build your tower and pass all the obstacles. But beware, don't fall off the cliff! Surfing never has been so much fun.
Swipe Stacks
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Swipe Stacks" is an engaging game of strategy and precision. Your objective is simple yet challenging: collect and stack colored blocks by swiping across a predetermined route. The more blocks you accumulate, the higher your stack grows. However, the fun doesn't stop there. Competitors are on the same path, aiming for supremacy. If you meet an opponent while collecting blocks, the one with more stacked blocks wins the encounter, sending the rival's blocks scattering. The ultimate goal? Build your own bridge with the stacked blocks to advance to the next level. "Swipe Stacks" combines strategy with thrilling hyper-casual gameplay. Can you outsmart your rivals and swipe your way to victory? Jump into "Swipe Stacks" and stack your way to success today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Swipe Stacks at none against Block Surfer's 1. Block Surfer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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. Block Surfer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Swipe Stacks asks for nothing beyond the download.
Block Surfer ships an update every 2 weeks, Swipe Stacks every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Block Surfer | Swipe Stacks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christoph Muller | Nebih Basaran |
In-app purchases
Block Surfer
- Remove Ads$2.99
Swipe Stacks
No in-app purchases
Questions
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