Comparison

Dan The Man Classic vs Stack Rush

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

Head to head
About

Dan The Man Classic

Experience an epic retro beat 'em up brawler with a hilarious story, upgradeable skills, and a vast arsenal of weapons. Choose from classic game modes like Campaign, Endless Survival, and Adventure, or customize your own hero with unique skins and abilities. Enjoy pixel art graphics and engaging gameplay.

Highlights
  • Beat 'em up brawler gameplay
  • Campaign, Endless Survival, and Adventure modes
  • Upgradeable fighting skills
  • Arsenal of weapons
  • Character customization with skins
  • Retro pixel art graphics
Features
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The Beat Em’ Up Brawler you love; now with zero ads or in-app purchases! Dan the Man dials back to retro games roots to bring you an epic action brawler that you’d swear you’ve seen in old arcades. Take control of the legendary hero… Dan the Man! Hilarious story! Awesome upgradeable fighting skills! An epic arsenal of weapons! THE CLASSIC GAME MODES YOU LOVE: ● Campaign Mode: Follow the adventure of Dan in a new stage ● Endless Survival: Reach the top of the rankings by fighting in this endless survival game mode. ● Adventure Mode: Test yourself in tons of epic challenges and different kinds of games. Unlock exclusive skins and prizes! UPGRADE YOUR CHARACTERS Upgrade your favorite character to make them the best, unlocking new abilities and longer combos to give your enemies a hard time! CREATE YOUR OWN HERO Customize your character with all kinds of epic skins and clothing that give you extra advantages in combat. Play your character the way you want! RETRO PIXEL ART ACTION Retro pixel art graphics bring back the best of old arcade games filled with action, platforms, and lots of fighting. Are you READY for this? WHAT'S HALFBRICK+ Halfbrick+ is a mobile games subscription service featuring: ● Exclusive access to the highest-rated games ● No ads or in app purchases ● Brought to you by the makers of Award-winning mobile games ● Regular updates and new games ● Curated by hand - for gamers by gamers! Start your 7 days free trial and play all our games without ads, in app purchases, and fully unlocked games! Your subscription will auto-renew after 7 days, or save money with an annual membership! If you have any questions, please contact our support team https://support.halfbrick.com **************************************** View our privacy policy at https://www.halfbrick.com/halfbrick-plus-privacy-policy View our terms of service at https://www.halfbrick.com/subscription-agreement

About

Stack Rush

Tap to drop a ball and hit moving blocks to build a tower. Master timing for bonuses, unlock upgrades with earned coins, and complete missions. Compete with friends or on global leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Tap to stack blocks
  • Easy to learn, hard to master gameplay
  • Unlock and upgrade customizations
  • Complete challenging missions
  • Online multiplayer and leaderboards
  • Offline play support
Features
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Stack Rush: The Ultimate Stacking Challenge Awaits! Immerse yourself in the electrifying world of Stack Rush, where vibrant blocks and thrilling challenges await. Build your tower, earn epic rewards, and unlock exclusive content in this addictive arcade classic. Stack Rush Features: TAP TO STACK Tap to drop your friendly ball and hit the moving blocks. Time your drops perfectly to grow your tower and earn special bonuses. Can you hit five perfect drops in a row? A special surprise awaits if you can! EASY TO PLAY, HARD TO MASTER Enjoy simple controls that anyone can pick up, but only the most skilled players will master. Push your limits and reach new heights. UNLOCK AND UPGRADE Use your hard-earned coins to unlock exciting upgrades. Customize your tower with unique block skins, backgrounds, and music to create a game that’s uniquely yours. COMPLETE MISSIONS Take on challenging missions to earn generous rewards. Prove your stacking prowess by completing them all! COMPETE ONLINE Challenge your friends in split-screen versus mode or climb the global leaderboard and show off your skills as the ultimate stacker! Join a growing community of players worldwide and rise to the top. PLAY ANYTIME, ANYWHERE Whether you're on a quick break or settling in for a long session, Stack Rush is perfect for any occasion. Enjoy offline play for gaming on the go! Join the stacking craze and start your journey today. Don't miss out on the stacking frenzy! Download Stack Rush now and see how high you can go!

Screenshots

Dan The Man Classic4 screens
Stack Rush4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Dan The Man Classic at 4.9 against Stack Rush's 3.7. Dan The Man Classic also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (68% vs 33%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Dan The Man Classic sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Stack Rush sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dan The Man Classic holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dan The Man Classic has 6.3K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Dan The Man Classic's written reviews are positive against 33% of Stack Rush's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dan The Man Classic ships an update every 3 weeks, Stack Rush fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Dan The Man Classic versus Stack Rush: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDan The Man ClassicStack Rush
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (6.3K ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews68.3% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings6.3K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB187 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperHalfbrickZugzug

Customer experience

Dan The Man Classic

All ratings6,300 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.3%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews246 reviews
Positive68.3%
Neutral7.7%
Negative24.0%

Stack Rush

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral66.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral66.7%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Dan The Man Classic

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Certain boss battles are too difficult
  • Tokens disappearing in water/hazards

Requested features

4 requests
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Holiday/seasonal events
  • Ability to transfer progress between versions
  • Controller support for all devices

Stack Rush

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Dan The Man Classic

Subscriptions7
  • Halfbrick+7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Halfbrick+ (Trial)1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Halfbrick+$2.991 Month
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  • Halfbrick+ (Early Adopter)6 Months trial$2.991 Month
  • Halfbrick+ (Yearly discount)$2.991 Month
  • Halfbrick+4 variants$29.991 Year
  • Halfbrick+1 Year trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Halfbrick+$99.99
7 purchases

Stack Rush

One-time7
  • Coins Tier 1$0.99
  • Spins Tier 1$0.99
  • Remove Ads$0.99
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  • Spins Tier 2$2.99
  • Coins Tier 2$3.49
  • Spins Tier 3$3.99
  • Coins Tier 3$4.99

Questions

Is Dan The Man Classic free?
Dan The Man Classic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stack Rush free?
Stack Rush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dan The Man Classic or Stack Rush?
Dan The Man Classic is rated higher. Dan The Man Classic averages 4.9 out of 5 from 6.3K ratings, while Stack Rush averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Dan The Man Classic or Stack Rush have ads?
Stack Rush shows ads; Dan The Man Classic does not.
Which is updated more often, Dan The Man Classic or Stack Rush?
Dan The Man Classic ships an update every 3 weeks, and Stack Rush fortnightly. Most recently, Dan The Man Classic was updated on October 12, 2026 and Stack Rush on October 3, 2026.

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