# Balance Stuff vs Stacker (NO ADS)

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stacker (NO ADS) at 96% against Balance Stuff's 45%. Stacker (NO ADS) also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Balance Stuff's advantage is ratings volume (3.3K vs 182). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Balance Stuff sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Stacker (NO ADS) asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stacker (NO ADS) holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Balance Stuff has 3.3K ratings behind it against 182, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Balance Stuff's written reviews are positive against 96% of Stacker (NO ADS)'s.

## The numbers

| Metric | Balance Stuff | Stacker (NO ADS) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balance-stuff/id1528333833/reviews) | **[4.7 (182 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stacker-no-ads/id1566374927/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 182 |
| Positive reviews | 44.6% of reviews | **95.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 101 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rakshak Kalwani](https://appshunter.io/developer/581752821) | [Carlin Hochstedler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566374929) |

## What reviewers say

### Balance Stuff

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balance-stuff/id1528333833)

A relaxing and addictive zen-like game where players test their reflexes and skill to keep multiple objects from falling off a table. Offers over 300 levels of increasing difficulty and customizable gameplay modes for stress-free fun.

**Highlights:** Keep 99+ objects from falling, Over 300 levels, Timed and untimed modes, Leaderboards and achievements, Relaxing gameplay

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐️ Really cute game
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 🧘‍♀️ Relaxing and stress-relieving
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable
- 💕 Loved by friends and family

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- ⏱️ Timer ruins the relaxing experience
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🕹️ Stacking mechanics can be frustrating
- 🔍 Lack of zoom or screen movement when stacking high

**Reported bugs**

- Items glitching and clipping through each other
- Timer resetting or not working properly
- Crashes and freezes, especially when stacking items
- Levels becoming unplayable due to glitches

**Requested features**

- Endless/Zen mode without timer
- More levels and content
- Ability to replay completed levels
- Option to disable ads for a fee


### Stacker (NO ADS)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stacker-no-ads/id1566374927)

Build towering structures by precisely stacking blocks. Achieve perfect alignment to prevent blocks from shrinking and aim for the highest score possible. Master the timing and skill to continuously improve your personal best.

**Highlights:** Stack blocks precisely, Perfect match prevents shrinking, Beat high scores, Master stacking skill, Endless replayability

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 No ads
- 🎶 Relaxing music
- 👍 Simple and fun gameplay
- 🔒 Offline play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 No option to mute sound
- 💤 Can be repetitive or boring
- 🕹️ Gameplay speed too fast for some

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional visual glitches
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Leaderboard or competition mode
- Ability to view past towers
- Customization options (colors, characters, etc.)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Balance Stuff free?

Balance Stuff is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Stacker (NO ADS) free?

Stacker (NO ADS) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Balance Stuff or Stacker (NO ADS)?

Stacker (NO ADS) is rated higher. Balance Stuff averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Stacker (NO ADS) averages 4.7 from 182 ratings.

### Do Balance Stuff or Stacker (NO ADS) have ads?

Balance Stuff shows ads; Stacker (NO ADS) does not.

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