# Jetpack Joyride vs Stack

The clearest difference is rating: Jetpack Joyride at 4.7 against Stack's 4.4. Jetpack Joyride also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 53%). Stack's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Jetpack Joyride sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Stack sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Jetpack Joyride holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 103K and 59K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Jetpack Joyride's written reviews are positive against 53% of Stack's.

Jetpack Joyride ships an update every 2 weeks, Stack every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jetpack Joyride | Stack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (103K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jetpack-joyride/id457446957/reviews)** | [4.4 (59K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack/id1080487957/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **103K** | 59K |
| Positive reviews | **67.0% of reviews** | 52.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#109** | #146 |
| Size | 399 MB | 282 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Halfbrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) |

## What reviewers say

### Jetpack Joyride

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jetpack-joyride/id457446957)

**Currently charting:** #109 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Embark on an exhilarating endless running adventure with a variety of jetpacks, vehicles, and costumes. Dodge obstacles, collect coins, and complete missions to achieve high scores and unlock new items. This action-packed game offers simple controls and thrilling gameplay for hours of entertainment.

**Highlights:** Fly cool jetpacks, Ride crazy vehicles, Complete daring missions, Customize outfits, Dodge lasers and missiles, Collect coins, Equip high-tech gadgets

**Features:** iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fistful of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Booster Pack (20,000) | $1.99 | one-time |
| S.A.M. Mystery Reward | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Mega Pack (50,000) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Ultra Pack (100,000) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coin Barry Pack (250,000) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Ultimate Pack (1,000,000) | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Unique jetpack and character customization
- 👍 Enjoyable soundtrack
- 👍 Nostalgic for long-time players

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Excessive advertisements
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (crashes, freezing, progress loss)
- 🔍 Repetitive missions and content
- 🔍 Cluttered UI with too many prompts

**Reported bugs**

- Ads causing game to freeze or crash
- Progress and high scores not saving properly
- Gadgets and vehicle upgrades not working as expected
- Audio issues (music cutting out)

**Requested features**

- More jetpack and character customization options
- Improved mission variety
- Ability to disable ads for a one-time fee
- Cloud save/sync across devices
- Multiplayer or competitive modes


### Stack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack/id1080487957)

**Currently charting:** #146 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Test your reflexes in this addictive block-stacking game. Aim for the highest tower possible with simple, beautiful graphics. Compete globally for the top score.

**Highlights:** Block stacking gameplay, High score competition, Beautiful graphics, Global leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem Pack Small | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Extra Lives | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack Medium | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30 Extra Lives | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Extra Offline Earnings | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack Grand | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50 Extra Lives | $4.99 | one-time |
| VIP Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack Mega | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack Ultra | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive
- 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing graphics
- 🧘‍♀️ Relaxing and calming
- 💪 Challenging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🐛 Frequent glitches and lags
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Blocks disappearing or glitching
- Game freezing or crashing
- Inconsistent performance on newer devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to choose color schemes
- More variety in block designs
- Improved high score tracking
- Reduced ad frequency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jetpack Joyride free?

Jetpack Joyride is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Stack free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Jetpack Joyride or Stack?

Jetpack Joyride is rated higher. Jetpack Joyride averages 4.7 out of 5 from 103K ratings, while Stack averages 4.4 from 59K ratings.

### Do Jetpack Joyride or Stack have ads?

Both Jetpack Joyride and Stack show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Jetpack Joyride or Stack?

Jetpack Joyride ships an update every 2 weeks, and Stack every 10 days. Most recently, Jetpack Joyride was updated on October 13, 2026 and Stack on October 13, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Jetpack Joyride or Stack?

Jetpack Joyride currently peaks at #109 in the App Store charts, and Stack at #146. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*