# Stack Rider vs Join & Crush

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Join & Crush at 100% against Stack Rider's 60%. Join & Crush also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Stack Rider's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (756 vs 65). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stack Rider sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Join & Crush asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stack Rider holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stack Rider has 756 ratings behind it against 65, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Stack Rider's written reviews are positive against 100% of Join & Crush's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Stack Rider ships an update every 2 weeks, Join & Crush weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stack Rider | Join & Crush |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (756 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-rider/id1525990438/reviews)** | [3.9 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/join-and-crush/id1570820738/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **756** | 65 |
| Positive reviews | 59.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 393 MB | 134 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 12.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) | [愚 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/434122039) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Join & Crush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/join-and-crush/id1570820738)

Guide stick figures of your color to grow larger by joining them. Navigate through a challenging course filled with obstacles and hazards to survive. Test your running skills in this engaging casual adventure.

**Highlights:** Color-matching stickman collection, Obstacle avoidance, Survival gameplay, Casual adventure, Skill-based challenges

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stack Rider free?

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

### Is Join & Crush free?

Join & Crush is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Stack Rider or Join & Crush?

Stack Rider is rated higher. Stack Rider averages 4.4 out of 5 from 756 ratings, while Join & Crush averages 3.9 from 65 ratings.

### Do Stack Rider or Join & Crush have ads?

Both Stack Rider and Join & Crush show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stack Rider or Join & Crush?

Stack Rider ships an update every 2 weeks, and Join & Crush weekly. Most recently, Stack Rider was updated on October 16, 2026 and Join & Crush on October 5, 2026.

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