# Markers Run! vs Stack Rider

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stack Rider at 60% against Markers Run!'s 0%. Stack Rider also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.6) and ratings volume (756 vs 5). Markers Run!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stack Rider sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Markers Run! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stack Rider holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stack Rider has 756 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Markers Run!'s written reviews are positive against 60% of Stack Rider's.

Markers Run! ships an update weekly, Stack Rider every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Markers Run! | Stack Rider |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markers-run/id1518849508/reviews) | **[4.4 (756 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-rider/id1525990438/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **756** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **59.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 105 MB | 393 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mossa Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1189319298) | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) |

## What reviewers say

### Markers Run!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markers-run/id1518849508)

Roll markers across a table, collecting as many as possible while avoiding obstacles. Leave a vibrant rainbow trail as you play. It's time to get creative and draw!

**Highlights:** Roll markers on a table, Collect markers, Avoid obstacles, Create rainbow trails, Drawing theme

**In-app purchases:** none


### Stack Rider

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-rider/id1525990438)

Navigate a challenging obstacle course by collecting balls to build a towering stack. Avoid walls that are too high to maintain your momentum and reach the finish line.

**Highlights:** Build a tall stack, Collect balls, Avoid high walls, Race to the finish, Obstacle course navigation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and satisfying gameplay
- 🤩 Enjoyable challenge
- 💗 Addictive and relaxing
- 🎨 Variety of skins/characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Excessive ads
- 🤯 Repetitive levels
- 💰 Coins/purchases feel meaningless
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after update
- Levels glitch and become unplayable
- Controls become unresponsive
- Losing progress/data

**Requested features**

- Increase level difficulty and variety
- Reduce ads or offer ad-free option
- Improve coin/purchase system
- Fix bugs and crashes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Markers Run! free?

Markers Run! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Stack Rider free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Markers Run! or Stack Rider?

Stack Rider is rated higher. Markers Run! averages 1.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Stack Rider averages 4.4 from 756 ratings.

### Do Markers Run! or Stack Rider have ads?

Stack Rider shows ads; Markers Run! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Markers Run! or Stack Rider?

Markers Run! ships an update weekly, and Stack Rider every 2 weeks. Most recently, Markers Run! was updated on September 17, 2026 and Stack Rider on September 27, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*