# Helium Mobile Builder vs The STACKS App

The clearest difference is rating: The STACKS App at 5.0 against Helium Mobile Builder's 3.4. The STACKS App also leads on ads (none vs shown). Helium Mobile Builder's advantage is ratings volume (87 vs 5) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

The STACKS App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Helium Mobile Builder has 87 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Helium Mobile Builder ships an update every 10 days, The STACKS App every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Helium Mobile Builder | The STACKS App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helium-mobile-builder/id6469056216/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-stacks-app/id6746699206/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **87** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 21.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 103 MB | 171 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nova Labs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1094886255) | [The Parts Giant LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1443705011) |

## What reviewers say

### Helium Mobile Builder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helium-mobile-builder/id6469056216)

Deploy and manage your Helium Mobile Hotspots with ease. This app allows you to set locations, transfer ownership, claim rewards, and access fleet management tools. It also provides builder-focused guidance for optimal Hotspot placement and coverage.

**Highlights:** Deploy and manage Hotspots, Set Hotspot locations, Transfer ownership, Claim rewards, Fleet management, Mounting and location guidance

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good beginner interface
- 🚀 Network is great and pays
- 💡 Value is exceptional
- 👍 Clean, professional, and useful app
- 🚀 Makes extra money

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Missing important features (offline notification)
- ❌ App gets worse with updates
- ❌ Works when it wants
- ❌ Scam and waste of time/money
- ❌ Cannot send mobile out to other wallets

**Reported bugs**

- App no longer works for checking WiFi antenna health
- Degrees don't update correctly when changing location
- Transaction fails when claiming rewards
- Hotspot performance and earnings take forever to load
- Account balance not showing

**Requested features**

- Add offline notification for hotspots
- Enable sync (login) with hardware wallets
- Fix location update degrees
- Allow more than one chance to update possessions before charging extra
- Improve app stability and performance


### The STACKS App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-stacks-app/id6746699206)

This app allows users to connect and manage their data from various sources. It provides a centralized platform for accessing and organizing information across different services. Streamline your workflow and keep your data accessible.

**Highlights:** Data connection, Data management, Centralized platform, Information organization, Workflow streamlining

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Helium Mobile Builder free?

Helium Mobile Builder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The STACKS App free?

The STACKS App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Helium Mobile Builder or The STACKS App?

The STACKS App is rated higher. Helium Mobile Builder averages 3.4 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while The STACKS App averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Helium Mobile Builder or The STACKS App have ads?

Helium Mobile Builder shows ads; The STACKS App does not.

### Which is updated more often, Helium Mobile Builder or The STACKS App?

Helium Mobile Builder ships an update every 10 days, and The STACKS App every 3 weeks. Most recently, Helium Mobile Builder was updated on October 24, 2026 and The STACKS App 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.*