# Captain TNT vs Shoot Stack

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shoot Stack at none against Captain TNT's 26. Shoot Stack also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Captain TNT's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Captain TNT sells 26 one-off in-app purchases. Shoot Stack asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shoot Stack holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Captain TNT has 12K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Captain TNT ships an update every 2 months, Shoot Stack every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and July 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Captain TNT | Shoot Stack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captain-tnt/id1552736327/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoot-stack-fire/id1642918118/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 31.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 283 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [乃君 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1337343608) |

## What reviewers say

### Captain TNT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captain-tnt/id1552736327)

Become a demolition expert in this building destruction game. Strategically place a variety of explosives to bring down structures in spectacular fashion. Experience realistic physics and stunning graphics as you master challenging levels.

**Highlights:** Variety of explosives (dynamite, bombs, barrels), Challenging levels with unique structures, Realistic physics engine for lifelike destruction, Strategic planning for optimal demolition, High-quality graphics, Intuitive controls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (26)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Newbie Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chain Offer Unlock | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Order 5 Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Super Radius | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fortune | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |
| Heavy Kick | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bomber | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Red Hero | $4.99 | one-time |
| Destroy Master | $4.99 | one-time |
| Keep Bigger | $4.99 | one-time |
| Order 10 Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Super Package | $6.99 | one-time |
| Progress Path 2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Auto Reward Double | $6.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack 4 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack 5 | $15.99 | one-time |
| Progress Path 3 | $15.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack 6 | $31.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game
- 👍 Therapeutic
- 👍 Enjoyable game
- 👍 Great game
- 👍 Surprisingly Engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads & Difficulty
- 🐛 Collecting information
- 🐛 Ad stuck and it won't close
- 🐛 Poo app
- 🐛 Ad prison

**Reported bugs**

- Buildings faking apart before you start
- Game won't load
- Stuck on loading screen
- Weird physics
- Gems not added to gem count

**Requested features**

- More buildings to knock down
- More variety of things to blow up like bridges
- More levels
- Open new continent
- Unlock the other countries


### Shoot Stack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoot-stack-fire/id1642918118)

Break all the blocks in a tower by shooting them. Navigate through different levels, adapting your strategy to overcome obstacles. Experience a simple yet engaging block-breaking challenge.

**Highlights:** Block elimination gameplay, Obstacle avoidance, Multiple levels, Shooting mechanics, Tower destruction

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Captain TNT free?

Captain TNT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shoot Stack free?

Shoot Stack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Captain TNT or Shoot Stack?

Shoot Stack is rated higher. Captain TNT averages 4.6 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Shoot Stack averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Captain TNT or Shoot Stack have ads?

Both Captain TNT and Shoot Stack show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Captain TNT or Shoot Stack?

Captain TNT ships an update every 2 months, and Shoot Stack every 3 days. Most recently, Captain TNT was updated on September 25, 2026 and Shoot Stack on July 28, 2026.

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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.*