Stack and Merge vs Ark Ahoy!
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Stack and Merge
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Reach number 15! -Combine the same numbers until it's 15. -Merge all possible numbers to make room for new blocks. Make the right moves time is ticking.
Ark Ahoy!
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Welcome aboard Ark Ahoy! A cute puzzle game built around simple rules and clever decisions. Merge tiles, avoid overlapping, and create matches to clear space and keep going. Every move matters, especially with the timer ticking. How it works - Merge tiles into the center tile - You can only merge if footprints donโt overlap - Combine footprints to create matches of 3 identical ones - Matches clear space so you can keep merging - Beat the timer and clear the board Collect animal pairs - Match footprints to reveal cute animals and complete each pair Features - Unique merge + match puzzle gameplay - Easy to learn, increasingly challenging levels - Cute and cozy visuals - Helpful allies with special abilities (undo, swap, smart merge, and more) Progress & rewards - Earn coins by playing and completing missions - Open chests and level up - Use boosters to solve harder levels Extras - Optional bonuses available during gameplay - Occasional ads may appear - Fully playable without watching ads A simple idea with a clever twist โ can you clear every board? Start your journey in Ark Ahoy!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stack and Merge at none against Ark Ahoy!'s 7. Stack and Merge also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Ark Ahoy! sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Stack and Merge asks for nothing beyond the download.
Stack and Merge ships an update every 2 days, Ark Ahoy! weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stack and Merge | Ark Ahoy! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days โ better | Weekly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 โ better | 13.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 175 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Berat Oguz | DAVID BOKA |
In-app purchases
Stack and Merge
No in-app purchases
Ark Ahoy!
- Coins - small$0.99
- Remove Ads$1.99
- Coins - medium$1.99
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- Coins - large$3.99
- Coins - xlarge$5.99
- Coins - XXLarge$7.99
- Coins - mega$14.99
Questions
Is Stack and Merge free?
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Do Stack and Merge or Ark Ahoy! have ads?
Which is updated more often, Stack and Merge or Ark Ahoy!?
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