Link and Merge vs Brick Stacks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Link and Merge
A puzzle game where you merge matching blocks by dragging and dropping them across different links. The goal is to achieve the highest score and create the 2048 block.
- Drag and drop block mechanics
- Merge similar blocks
- Score collection
- 2048 block achievement
- Blockchain-themed gameplay
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How to Play: - Drag and drop the blocks between different blockchains/links. - Connect similar blocks to merge them. - Collect as many scores as possible and make the 2048 block.
Brick Stacks
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.
- 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
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Dive into "Brick Stacks," where your goal is to master the art of merging! Each level challenges you with a simple yet engaging task: merge blocks of the same type to evolve them into higher values. Achieve the specific block combinations displayed at the top to claim victory! The game intensifies as blocks fall and stack up. You can only merge blocks that are separate. Time is of the essence! With limited moves at your disposal, failing to meet the level’s objectives means starting over. Each move is crucial in your strategy to match and merge, hitting your targets before time runs out. Download "Brick Stacks" for free now and test your strategic thinking with every match and merge!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Brick Stacks at 96% against Link and Merge's 0%. Brick Stacks also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (309 vs 44). Link and Merge's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Brick Stacks sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Link and Merge asks for nothing beyond the download.
Brick Stacks holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brick Stacks has 309 ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Link and Merge's written reviews are positive against 96% of Brick Stacks's.
Link and Merge ships an update every 5 days, Brick Stacks every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Link and Merge | Brick Stacks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (44 ratings) | 4.8 (309 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 95.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 44 | 309 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 125 MB | 466 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rocketship Studios LLP | Backpack Games |
Customer experience
Link and Merge
Brick Stacks
In-app purchases
Link and Merge
No in-app purchases
Brick Stacks
- Brick Stacks - Special Offer$0.99
- 250 Coins$1.99
- Beginner Pack$3.99
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- Coin Pack$4.99
- Master Pack$4.99
- 1250 Coins$7.99
- No Ads$7.99
- Mega Pack$9.99
- No Ads Bundle$11.99
- 2500 Coins$14.99
- Master Pack$19.99
- Ultra Pack$19.99
- 6250 Coins$29.99
- Ultimate Pack$29.99
- Legendary Pack$29.99
- 25000 Coins$99.99
Questions
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