Letter Box vs Stackdown
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Letter Box
This word game challenges players to create words using letters arranged on a board. Consecutive letters must come from different sides, and words must connect sequentially, with the last letter of one word becoming the first of the next. It's a strategic test of vocabulary and quick thinking.
- Create words from board letters
- Sequential word connections
- Side-constrained letter rules
- Vocabulary and strategy challenge
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How to play Create words using letters on the board Consecutive letters cannot be from the same side Connect words in a sequence, the last letter of the previous word is the first of the next word eg. HAIR > RATIO > ORANGE
Stackdown
Unstack letters to reveal hidden words in this unique puzzle game. Combine tile-digging mechanics with word-finding challenges. Solve daily puzzles and aim for high scores by using fewer hints.
- Unstack tiles to find words
- Solve 5-letter word puzzles
- Daily handcrafted puzzles
- Hint system for assistance
- No time pressure gameplay
- Minimalist design
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Clear the stack. Find the words. Beat the puzzle. Stackdown is a brand-new kind of word game that combines the satisfying tile-digging of Mahjong Solitaire with the thrill of cracking 5-letter words. HOW IT WORKS • Tiles are stacked in layers — only exposed tiles can be picked • Tap letters to fill the word rack and spell the hidden word • Clear one word to unlock deeper tiles and reveal the next • Solve all words to complete the puzzle DAILY PUZZLES A new handcrafted puzzle drops every day. Come back daily to keep your streak alive. HINTS WHEN YOU'RE STUCK Swipe to reveal a clue for the current word. But use fewer hints to earn a better score — can you solve it without any? WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT ‣ Quick to learn, deeply satisfying to master ‣ No time pressure — think at your own pace ‣ Perfect for a coffee break or commute ‣ Beautiful minimalist design ‣ No accounts, no social — just you and the puzzle If you love Wordle, Mahjong Solitaire, or any game that makes you think, Stackdown is your next obsession.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Letter Box at none against Stackdown's shown. Letter Box also leads on ratings volume (3.4K vs 31). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Letter Box sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Stackdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Letter Box against 4.9 for Stackdown. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Letter Box has 3.4K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Letter Box | Stackdown |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (3.4K ratings) | 4.9 (31 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 54.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3.4K — better | 31 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Neil McGrogan | Kuantark Co., Ltd |
Customer experience
Letter Box
Stackdown
Bugs and requests
Letter Box
Reported bugs
2 issues- Ads displaying inappropriate content
- Letters not immediately recognized when selected
Requested features
4 requests- Show 2-word solutions after completing a puzzle
- Add a point system or performance indicators
- Implement a dark mode
- Add difficulty levels
Stackdown
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Letter Box
- Remove Ads$7.99
Stackdown
- Remove Ads$9.99
Questions
Is Letter Box free?
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