# Spread The Color vs Brick Stacks

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spread The Color at none against Brick Stacks's 16. Spread The Color also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Brick Stacks's advantage is ratings volume (309 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brick Stacks sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Spread The Color asks for nothing beyond the download.

Spread The Color holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brick Stacks has 309 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Spread The Color's written reviews are positive against 96% of Brick Stacks's.

Spread The Color ships an update every 3 days, Brick Stacks every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spread The Color | Brick Stacks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spread-the-color/id1668148808/reviews)** | [4.8 (309 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brick-stacks/id6483304180/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **309** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 95.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 92 MB | 466 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Can Hulagu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629006728) | [Backpack Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516613435) |

## What reviewers say

### Spread The Color

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spread-the-color/id1668148808)

Engage in a calming ASMR puzzle game. Throw colorful balls to paint flowers and match single colors to clear levels. Enjoy mind-stimulating puzzles with soothing animations and sounds.

**Highlights:** Throw colorful balls, Paint flowers, Match single colors, Clear levels, Mind-stimulating puzzles, Calming ASMR animations and sounds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Brick Stacks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brick-stacks/id6483304180)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brick Stacks - Special Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| 250 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1250 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $11.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| 6250 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| 25000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Unique and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Smooth and seamless controls
- 🚀 Quick and satisfying matches
- 💡 Refreshing blend of strategy and fun
- 👍 Beautifully designed levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spread The Color free?

Spread The Color is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Brick Stacks free?

Brick Stacks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Spread The Color or Brick Stacks?

Spread The Color is rated higher. Spread The Color averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Brick Stacks averages 4.8 from 309 ratings.

### Do Spread The Color or Brick Stacks have ads?

Both Spread The Color and Brick Stacks show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spread The Color or Brick Stacks?

Spread The Color ships an update every 3 days, and Brick Stacks every 2 weeks. Most recently, Spread The Color was updated on October 11, 2026 and Brick Stacks on October 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*