Comparison

Into the Breach vs BuildStack

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

Head to head
About

Into the Breach

Lead a squad of mechs and pilots to defend humanity from giant alien creatures in this turn-based tactical strategy game. Analyze enemy attacks, build powerful mechs, and strategize to protect cities and save different timelines.

Highlights
  • Defend cities and civilian buildings
  • Analyze enemy attacks for perfect counters
  • Build ultimate mechs with new weapons and pilots
  • Send help back through time after defeat
  • Advanced edition content with new upgrades
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Available exclusively for Netflix members. Civilization is in peril, and it's up to you to defend it. Lead a team to save the world from alien threats in this turn-based strategy game. The remnants of human life are threatened by giant creatures breeding beneath the earth. Carefully choose your squad of powerful pilots and mechs to protect your territory. Each attempt to engage the enemy presents a new challenge in this futuristic combat game, which PC Gamer named Ultimate Game of the Year in 2018. Features: • Defend cities: Civilian buildings power your mechs. Defend the structures from the enemy and watch your fire! • Perfect your strategy: Enemy attacks are telegraphed in minimalistic, turn-based battles. Analyze your opponent's attack and come up with the perfect counter every turn. • Build the ultimate mech: Find powerful new weapons and unique pilots as you fight alien infestations across multiple islands. • Another chance: Failure is not an option. If you're defeated, send for help back through time to save another timeline. • Advanced edition content: This newly expanded version of the game includes advanced weapons, mechs, pilots, enemies, missions and more.

About

BuildStack

Features
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BuildStack is the ultimate block stacking tower game that challenges your precision, timing, and focus. Tap to drop each block and stack it perfectly on top of the previous one. The more accurate your stacks, the higher your tower grows! HOW TO PLAY: - Tap the screen to drop a moving block onto your tower - The overhanging part breaks off - only the overlapping section stacks - Stay precise to keep your blocks wide and your tower stable - As you climb higher, the speed increases - can you keep up? FEATURES: * Addictive one-tap gameplay - easy to learn, hard to master * Endless tower stacking - see how high you can go * Clean, minimalist design with satisfying visual effects * Smooth animations and responsive controls * Track your personal best and beat your high score * Perfect for quick sessions or extended play * No internet connection required - play anywhere, anytime WHY YOU WILL LOVE BUILDSTACK: Building a tall tower requires patience and laser-sharp focus. Every block matters. One mistimed tap and your tower shrinks. This simple yet deeply engaging puzzle-arcade game is designed for all ages - whether you are 8 or 80, BuildStack will keep you coming back for more. Challenge your friends, beat your own records, and see just how high you can build. Download BuildStack today and start stacking!

Screenshots

Into the Breach4 screens
BuildStack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BuildStack at none against Into the Breach's 1. BuildStack also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Into the Breach sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month. BuildStack asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Into the Breach versus BuildStack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInto the BreachBuildStack
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5.6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.6K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size570 MB56 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperNetflix, Inc.Abhijeet Dhillon

Bugs and requests

Into the Breach

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on final island
  • Inability to select certain tiles
  • Inconsistent advanced content unlocking

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to purchase game outright
  • Ability to listen to own music/podcasts
  • Cloud save sync between devices
  • Offline play mode

BuildStack

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Into the Breach

Subscriptions1
  • Netflix Standard Plan$19.991 Month
None

BuildStack

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Into the Breach free?
Into the Breach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BuildStack free?
BuildStack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Into the Breach or BuildStack have ads?
Neither Into the Breach nor BuildStack shows ads.

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