# Dunk and Pop vs Brick Stacks

Dunk and Pop and Brick Stacks both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 96% of Brick Stacks's written reviews are positive against 55% of Dunk and Pop's. Dunk and Pop's advantage is ratings volume (2.5K vs 309). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dunk and Pop sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Brick Stacks sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Dunk and Pop against 4.8 for Brick Stacks. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dunk and Pop has 2.5K ratings behind it against 309, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Dunk and Pop's written reviews are positive against 96% of Brick Stacks's.

Dunk and Pop ships an update every 11 days, Brick Stacks every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dunk and Pop | Brick Stacks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dunk-and-pop/id1581274852/reviews) | **[4.8 (309 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brick-stacks/id6483304180/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 309 |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | **95.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 406 MB | 466 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rocketship Studios LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456752660) | [Backpack Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516613435) |

## What reviewers say

### Dunk and Pop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dunk-and-pop/id1581274852)

Engage in an action-packed arcade game that tests your shooting and matching skills. Strategically dunk balls into correct baskets and pop matching colored balls for high scores. Enjoy stunning visuals, intuitive controls, and competitive leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Precise ball shooting and dunking, Matching and popping colored balls, Chain reaction scoring, Unlockable balls and baskets, Global leaderboards, Regular updates with new content

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 💡 Balanced difficulty
- 🚀 Simple and easy to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Coin purchases not received
- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🔋 Frequent ad interruptions

**Reported bugs**

- Coin purchases not delivered
- Ads continue to play despite user input

**Requested features**

- Rubber duck skin option
- Ads-free paid version


### Brick Stacks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brick-stacks/id6483304180)

Merge blocks of the same type to evolve them into higher values. Achieve specific block combinations within limited moves to win. Strategize your matches and merges before time runs out.

**Highlights:** Merge blocks of the same type, Evolve blocks to higher values, Achieve specific block combinations, Limited moves per level, Time-sensitive gameplay, Strategic matching and merging

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brick Stacks - Special Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| 250 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1250 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $11.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| 6250 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| 25000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Unique and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Smooth and seamless controls
- 🚀 Quick and satisfying matches
- 💡 Refreshing blend of strategy and fun
- 👍 Beautifully designed levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dunk and Pop free?

Dunk and Pop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Brick Stacks free?

Brick Stacks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dunk and Pop or Brick Stacks?

Brick Stacks is rated higher. Dunk and Pop averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Brick Stacks averages 4.8 from 309 ratings.

### Do Dunk and Pop or Brick Stacks have ads?

Both Dunk and Pop and Brick Stacks show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dunk and Pop or Brick Stacks?

Dunk and Pop ships an update every 11 days, and Brick Stacks every 2 weeks. Most recently, Dunk and Pop was updated on October 22, 2026 and Brick Stacks on October 23, 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.*