# Cross Shooter vs Stack 'em Up! Connect Puzzle

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cross Shooter at none against Stack 'em Up! Connect Puzzle's 12. Cross Shooter also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). Stack 'em Up! Connect Puzzle's advantage is ratings volume (3.4K vs 17). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stack 'em Up! Connect Puzzle sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Cross Shooter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stack 'em Up! Connect Puzzle holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stack 'em Up! Connect Puzzle has 3.4K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 51% positive.

Cross Shooter ships an update fortnightly, Stack 'em Up! Connect Puzzle every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cross Shooter | Stack 'em Up! Connect Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-shooter/id426900394/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-em-up-connect-puzzle/id6463730317/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **3.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **50.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 450 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lazycell Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466830418) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Cross Shooter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-shooter/id426900394)

A relaxing and addictive puzzle game where players eliminate colored gemstones by connecting them across the same line. Enjoy simple, engaging gameplay designed for stress relief and fun.

**Highlights:** Simple gemstone matching gameplay, Connect gemstones across lines, Eliminate colored gems, Relaxing and addictive experience, Suitable for all ages

**In-app purchases:** none


### Stack 'em Up! Connect Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-em-up-connect-puzzle/id6463730317)

A casual puzzle game where players connect same-colored stacks to combine them. The goal is to create the longest chains and form stacks of 10 or more to achieve objectives before running out of moves.

**Highlights:** Connect same-colored stacks, Combine stacks, Create long chains, Form stacks of 10+, Achieve objectives, Limited moves

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Happy Deal | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stellar Deal | $3.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro Bundle | $11.99 | one-time |
| Large Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Expert Bundle | $15.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Coin Sack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coin Chest | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive
- 👍 Relaxing and stress-relieving
- 💡 Challenges brain activity
- 👍 Engaging and interactive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Freezing/crashing issues
- 🔋 Battery draining
- 🔒 Paid 'no ads' feature not working
- 🐛 Glitches with ads and multiplier

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing at certain levels
- Ads causing app to crash or freeze
- Paid 'no ads' feature not working

**Requested features**

- More level variety and progression
- Customization options for tiles
- Improved reward system and coin earning


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cross Shooter free?

Cross Shooter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Stack 'em Up! Connect Puzzle free?

Stack 'em Up! Connect Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cross Shooter or Stack 'em Up! Connect Puzzle?

Stack 'em Up! Connect Puzzle is rated higher. Cross Shooter averages 4.5 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Stack 'em Up! Connect Puzzle averages 4.7 from 3.4K ratings.

### Do Cross Shooter or Stack 'em Up! Connect Puzzle have ads?

Both Cross Shooter and Stack 'em Up! Connect Puzzle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cross Shooter or Stack 'em Up! Connect Puzzle?

Cross Shooter ships an update fortnightly, and Stack 'em Up! Connect Puzzle every 11 days. Most recently, Cross Shooter was updated on October 23, 2026 and Stack 'em Up! Connect Puzzle on October 24, 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.*