Comparison

Brilliance vs StacKo

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Brilliance

Features
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Brilliance is a minimalist logic puzzle game built around lasers, light, reflection, and color mixing. Control beams of light, combine the right colors, and guide them to the target. The rules are easy to learn, but each puzzle will test your logic, creativity, and ability to plan ahead. Rotate lasers, reflect and refract light, block rays, create new colors, and move energy across the board to solve increasingly challenging levels. With multiple solutions in many stages, Brilliance rewards experimentation and imagination. Enter a futuristic puzzle world and discover a relaxing yet mind-bending challenge. Features: * Minimalist and satisfying puzzle gameplay * 100 challenging levels * Game Center achievements Like Sprightly Wolf on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sprightlywolfX/ Follow me on Twitter: https://x.com/sprightlywolfX/ Visit my website: https://www.sprightlywolf.com/

About

StacKo

Features
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Stacko is a captivating puzzle game where you sort colored balls into the correct slots. With countless levels to conquer, you'll become a color sorting master in no time. The simple yet addictive gameplay makes it easy for anyone to pick up and play, while providing hours of fun and relaxation. [Features] - Endless Levels: Enjoy a variety of challenging levels, from easy to extremely hard. - Simple Controls: Intuitive controls make it easy for players of all ages. - Addictive Gameplay: Once you start, you won't be able to stop! - Stress Relief: Relax and unwind with this calming puzzle game. - Minimal Design: Enjoy a visually appealing and soothing design. Are you ready to take on the challenge? Download Stacko now and start sorting!

Screenshots

Brilliance4 screens
StacKo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: StacKo at Free against Brilliance's $4.99. StacKo also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Brilliance's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

StacKo is free to download; Brilliance costs $4.99 up front. StacKo sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Brilliance asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brilliance ships an update every 2 weeks, StacKo weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences ยท 1 level
Brilliance versus StacKo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrillianceStacKo
Price$4.99Free โ€” better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size135 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAniko Farkasne Bangha1PixelStudio Co.

In-app purchases

None

Brilliance

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

StacKo

One-time3
  • Donate low price.$4.99
  • Donate medium price.$9.99
  • Donate high price.$19.99

Questions

Is Brilliance free?
Brilliance costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is StacKo free?
StacKo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Brilliance or StacKo have ads?
StacKo shows ads; Brilliance does not.
Which is updated more often, Brilliance or StacKo?
Brilliance ships an update every 2 weeks, and StacKo weekly. Most recently, Brilliance was updated on October 27, 2026 and StacKo on October 4, 2026.

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