Comparison

Pretty Sad Animal Tower Stack vs Tricky Blocks

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

Head to head
About

Pretty Sad Animal Tower Stack

A simple, addictive casual stacking game where you pile sad-faced animals as high as possible. Compete with friends globally on GameCenter for the highest tower and most animals stacked.

Highlights
  • Casual stacking gameplay
  • Sad animal characters
  • Global GameCenter leaderboards
  • High score and animal count competition
  • Simple drag-and-drop controls
Features
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Let"s stack as much and higher as you can! Pretty Sad Animal Tower is a simple casual stacking game! Somehow they look pretty sad face and movement you can feel while you are playing. it is really simple to play, and also addictive. You will be into it. how to play 1. "回転" (it means Rotate) button to change character position. 2. drag and drop to change dropping position of the character. there are 2 score you can compete with. 1. hight 2. いきもの(it means the number of living things) It is GameCenter ready so you can compete with your friends all over the world. Enjoy!

About

Tricky Blocks

A physics-based stacking game where you strategically place blocks to build towers as high as possible. Enjoy a relaxed pace with no time pressure, smart placement previews, and satisfying tactile feedback. Master the art of the perfect drop to reach new heights.

Highlights
  • Physics-based stacking
  • No time pressure
  • Smart shadow preview
  • Tactile feedback
  • Crisp 2D visuals
  • Three lives system
Features
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Tricky Blocks is a clean, satisfying physics stacker where you build as high as you dare. Drag from a tray of three blocks, choose any order, and place at your own pace—no time pressure. A smart shadow preview shows valid snap spots before you drop, so every placement feels fair, tactile, and oh-so-addictive. Why you’ll love it No timer, no rush: Always get 3 blocks to pick from—play thoughtfully, not frantically. Satisfying physics: Real weight, friction, and wobbles as pieces settle into place. Smart snapping & ghost: See exactly where your block will fit—clean, readable, and precise. Three lives: Mistakes happen; run out of hearts and it’s game over. Crisp 2D look: Bright blocks with subtle outlines and a camera that rises with your tower. Punchy feedback: Optional haptics and juicy SFX for perfect drops and close saves. How to play 1. Pick any block from your tray of three. 2. Aim—the shadow shows a valid snap location. 3. Drop and watch it settle. 4. Keep stacking to reach new heights without toppling. Build tall, build smart, and master the art of the perfect drop in Tricky Blocks.

Screenshots

Pretty Sad Animal Tower Stack4 screens
Tricky Blocks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tricky Blocks at 4.9 against Pretty Sad Animal Tower Stack's 4.5. Tricky Blocks also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 4). Pretty Sad Animal Tower Stack's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tricky Blocks holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tricky Blocks has 1.3K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pretty Sad Animal Tower Stack versus Tricky Blocks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPretty Sad Animal Tower StackTricky Blocks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4 ratings)4.9 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—63.8% of reviews
Number of ratings41.3K — better
Update frequency—Every 8 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size244 MB185 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSHOTA HIGASHIHARABLUE BAG GAMING AND PUBLISHING - FZCO

Customer experience

Pretty Sad Animal Tower Stack

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

Tricky Blocks

All ratings1,100 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive63.8%
Neutral16.2%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

Pretty Sad Animal Tower Stack

No in-app purchases

None

Tricky Blocks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pretty Sad Animal Tower Stack free?
Pretty Sad Animal Tower Stack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tricky Blocks free?
Tricky Blocks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pretty Sad Animal Tower Stack or Tricky Blocks?
Tricky Blocks is rated higher. Pretty Sad Animal Tower Stack averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Tricky Blocks averages 4.9 from 1.3K ratings.
Do Pretty Sad Animal Tower Stack or Tricky Blocks have ads?
Both Pretty Sad Animal Tower Stack and Tricky Blocks show ads.

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