Comparison

City Bloxx vs Stack Tower

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

Head to head
About

City Bloxx

This game challenges you to stack blocks and build towers, offering a nostalgic experience with increasing difficulty. Its simple controls and intuitive gameplay make it accessible for puzzle game enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Nostalgic gameplay
  • Block stacking challenges
  • Gradually increasing difficulty
  • Simple and intuitive controls
  • Hours of entertainment
Features
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Take a trip down memory lane with CityBloxx, the beloved game that has made its way to iPhone. Stack blocks carefully and create towers that reach the sky! Each level presents new challenges and obstacles, so be prepared to use your strategic thinking skills to overcome them. With CityBloxx, you can enjoy: A classic game brought back to life Easy-to-learn gameplay Levels that gradually increase in difficulty Simple and intuitive controls Hours of exciting gameplay Whether you're a fan of the original Nokia game or simply looking for a fun puzzle game to play, CityBloxx is sure to provide endless entertainment. So what are you waiting for? Download it now and start challenging yourself today!

About

Stack Tower

A simple yet challenging game that tests your concentration and strategy. Stack moving blocks as high as possible without letting the tower collapse. The higher you build, the more thrilling the experience.

Highlights
  • Simple rules
  • Tests concentration
  • Strategic gameplay
  • Stack moving blocks
  • Thrilling tower building
Features
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Simple rules, but tests your concentration and strategy to the limit. The higher you stack the blocks, the more thrilling the game becomes! Be careful not to collapse...but be quick! How far can you pile up? [method]. - Blocks are moving from various angles. - Touch the screen at the right moment to stop the blocks from moving and stack them. - Touch the screen at the right moment to stop the blocks from moving and stack them on top of each other.

Screenshots

City Bloxx4 screens
Stack Tower4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Stack Tower at 5.0 against City Bloxx's 4.5. Stack Tower also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). City Bloxx's advantage is ratings volume (624 vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. City Bloxx sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Stack Tower asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stack Tower holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: City Bloxx has 624 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

City Bloxx ships an update every 2 weeks, Stack Tower every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
City Bloxx versus Stack Tower: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCity BloxxStack Tower
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (624 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews39.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings624 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size283 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer爱玲 王Naoya Itoi

Bugs and requests

City Bloxx

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Tower placement glitches on maps 5 and 6
  • Towers placeable in invalid locations
  • Missing sound effects for block interactions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add weather effects (rain and lightning)
  • Sound effects for block landing/connection
  • Block demolition/smashing feature
  • Option to remove ads with payment
  • Sound effects toggle separate from music

Stack Tower

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

City Bloxx

One-time1
  • Ad-Free$1.99
None

Stack Tower

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is City Bloxx free?
City Bloxx is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stack Tower free?
Stack Tower is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, City Bloxx or Stack Tower?
Stack Tower is rated higher. City Bloxx averages 4.5 out of 5 from 624 ratings, while Stack Tower averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do City Bloxx or Stack Tower have ads?
Both City Bloxx and Stack Tower show ads.
Which is updated more often, City Bloxx or Stack Tower?
City Bloxx ships an update every 2 weeks, and Stack Tower every 2 days. Most recently, City Bloxx was updated on October 19, 2026 and Stack Tower on October 22, 2026.

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