# Dolls Stack vs Critter Crew | Match

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dolls Stack at every 8 days against Critter Crew | Match's monthly. Dolls Stack also leads on ratings volume (3.6K vs 729) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dolls Stack sells 17 one-off in-app purchases and Critter Crew | Match sells 14 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 Dolls Stack against 4.8 for Critter Crew | Match. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.6K and 729 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of Dolls Stack's written reviews are positive against 57% of Critter Crew | Match's.

Dolls Stack ships an update every 8 days, Critter Crew | Match monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dolls Stack | Critter Crew | Match |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolls-stack-match-and-stack/id1659053906/reviews) | **[4.8 (729 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/critter-crew-match-3-puzzles/id6463578486/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 729 |
| Positive reviews | 51.1% of reviews | **56.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 409 MB | 240 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [AIDIS Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1259644367) |

## What reviewers say

### Dolls Stack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolls-stack-match-and-stack/id1659053906)

Engage in a unique match-3 puzzle experience by stacking and merging colorful Russian nesting dolls. Solve challenging levels with stunning visuals, exciting power-ups, and relaxing audio. Compete with friends on leaderboards in this addictive game.

**Highlights:** Match and merge dolls, Stunning, colorful graphics, Challenging puzzle levels, Exciting power-ups, Social leaderboards, Relaxing music and sounds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Love Deal Last Chance | $0.29 | one-time |
| Happy Deal Last Chance | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coins 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Queen Deal Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Last Chance Power Deal | $3.99 | one-time |
| Last Chance Ultra Deal | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Small pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Last Chance | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Big pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| Master Deal | $54.99 | one-time |
| Coins 6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast gameplay
- 🎨 Cute and unique graphics
- 👍 Addictive and challenging
- 💡 Innovative gameplay mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Levels not registering correctly
- 🔁 Repetitive level design
- 🔧 Technical issues and bugs
- 🔍 Lack of new content

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not registering as completed
- Daily gift feature not working properly
- Tutorial not functioning correctly
- Inconsistent in-app purchase rewards

**Requested features**

- More level variety
- Ability to earn extra turns
- Option to purchase different doll skins
- Improved customer support


### Critter Crew | Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/critter-crew-match-3-puzzles/id6463578486)

Embark on a treasure hunt adventure with Ruby Rabbit, clearing match-3 puzzles to bring colorful artwork to life. Enjoy speedy, stress-free gameplay anywhere, anytime, with no internet connection required. Collect artwork and engage with friends through events and social features.

**Highlights:** Match-3 puzzle gameplay, Coloring and artwork collection, Hundreds of unique puzzle gimmicks, Offline play, Social features with friends, In-game events

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Continue Set | $0.49 | one-time |
| Critter Sale | $0.49 | one-time |
| Summer Sale | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mini Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Beginner's Set | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Release Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coffee Break Set | $1.99 | one-time |
| Road Step 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lunch Break Set | $3.99 | one-time |
| Travel Set | $5.99 | one-time |
| Little Coin Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Economy Set | $9.99 | one-time |
| Travel Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Standard Set | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Relaxing music and art
- 👍 Enjoyable and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Fun painting and coloring activities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent freezing and crashing issues
- 💰 Difficulty earning enough coins to progress
- 🔊 Jarring sound effects

**Reported bugs**

- Levels freezing and preventing progress
- Losing coins and progress after redownloading

**Requested features**

- More painting and coloring pages
- Improved coin reward system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dolls Stack free?

Dolls Stack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Critter Crew | Match free?

Critter Crew | Match is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dolls Stack or Critter Crew | Match?

Critter Crew | Match is rated higher. Dolls Stack averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Critter Crew | Match averages 4.8 from 729 ratings.

### Do Dolls Stack or Critter Crew | Match have ads?

Both Dolls Stack and Critter Crew | Match show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dolls Stack or Critter Crew | Match?

Dolls Stack ships an update every 8 days, and Critter Crew | Match monthly. Most recently, Dolls Stack was updated on October 13, 2026 and Critter Crew | Match on October 15, 2026.

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