Comparison

Tap to Solve vs Stack Star

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

Head to head

Color Sort & Puzzle Game

Free

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About

Tap to Solve

Features

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Rotate your way around the objects and watch out for the move counts!

About

Stack Star

Features

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Stack Star Think ahead, stack smart, and master every puzzle! Welcome to Stack Star, a fresh and satisfying puzzle experience where strategy is the key to success. Move colorful blocks between columns and organize them by color. Every decision matters as you plan the perfect sequence to complete each level. Simple to learn yet full of clever challenges, Stack Star offers relaxing gameplay that rewards smart thinking and careful planning. Features * Unique color stacking gameplay * Organize blocks into matching color columns * Hundreds of handcrafted logic puzzles * Easy to play, challenging to master * Smooth animations and satisfying interactions * Discover new mechanics as you progress * Perfect for quick sessions or long puzzle marathons Can you find the perfect strategy and complete every level? Download Stack Star today and put your puzzle skills to the test!

Screenshots

Tap to Solve4 screens

Stack Star4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tap to Solve at none against Stack Star's 8. Tap to Solve also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Stack Star sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Tap to Solve asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tap to Solve ships an update every 2 days, Stack Star daily. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

Tap to Solve versus Stack Star: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Tap to Solve	Stack Star
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 2 days	Daily — better
Ads	Yes	Yes
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	11.0 — better	15.0
Further details — not scored
Size	111 MB	287 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	UNCOSOFT	Moonstep Games

In-app purchases

None

Tap to Solve

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Stack Star

One-time8

Starter Pack$0.99
1000 Coins$1.99
5000 Coins$7.99

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No Ads$7.99
10000 Coins$14.99
25000 Coins$29.99
50000 Coins$59.99
100000 Coins$89.99

Questions

Is Tap to Solve free?

Tap to Solve is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Stack Star free?

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

Do Tap to Solve or Stack Star have ads?

Both Tap to Solve and Stack Star show ads.

Which is updated more often, Tap to Solve or Stack Star?

Tap to Solve ships an update every 2 days, and Stack Star daily. Most recently, Tap to Solve was updated on September 29, 2026 and Stack Star on October 3, 2026.