Comparison

Ace Virtual Shooting vs STACK HQ

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

Head to head
About

Ace Virtual Shooting

Stay connected to your virtual shooting experience even without a VR headset. This companion app allows you to view updates, track your scores, and connect with friends. It's an early alpha version with more features planned.

Highlights
  • View updates
  • Check scores
  • Connect with friends
  • Companion app functionality
  • Early alpha access
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Foundational release on the Ace companion app. Connect with Ace even when you can't get in a VR headset. This is an early alpha version of our application with many more features planned going forward. For now use the companion app to see what's new, check your scores, connect with friends, and more.

About

STACK HQ

This platform allows users to watch, discover, and share videos from various creators. It offers free access to unlimited videos, community engagement, and basic creator profiles. Paid tiers unlock advanced features like video uploads, in-depth analytics, and monetization tools.

Highlights
  • Watch and discover unlimited videos
  • Engage with creators via likes and comments
  • Build a creator profile
  • Save videos to playlists
  • Upload unlimited videos (Creator Pro)
  • Full analytics dashboard (Creator Pro)
  • Monetization tools (Creator Pro)
Features
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STACK is the video platform built for creators who want freedom. Watch, discover, and share videos from creators across every niche — tech, fitness, finance, lifestyle, gaming, and more. STACK is free to download and free to use. No subscription required to get started. — FREE FOR EVERYONE — • Browse and watch unlimited videos from any creator • Follow your favorite creators and build your feed • Like, comment, and engage with the community • Build your creator profile with a bio, avatar, and 1 social link • Save videos to playlists and track your watch history • Access basic analytics: view counts, followers, and profile clicks • Access your liked videos library anytime — CREATOR PRO — $14.99/month — Everything in Free, plus: • Upload unlimited videos with no restrictions • Full analytics dashboard — views, revenue, engagement, and growth trends • YouTube Auto-Sync: automatically import your entire YouTube channel to STACK • Unlimited social links and affiliate links on every video • Set up your creator storefront and sell products directly to your audience • Affiliate tracker with real-time click and conversion data • Full monetization suite: tip jar, creator subscriptions, and product listings • Coupon and discount management for your store • Premium app themes and customization • Priority visibility in the STACK community Early access pricing available for founding creators. Lock in your rate before it changes. — VIEWER+ — $6.99/month — Everything in Free, plus: • Download videos for offline viewing — watch anywhere, no signal needed • Premium app themes and personalization options • Support your favorite creators directly — WHY STACK? — STACK is built differently. It's a platform where creators keep control of their audience, their content, and their income. No algorithm suppression. No follower cap. No middleman between you and your community. Whether you're building a side hustle, growing a brand, or just here to watch great content — STACK has a tier that fits. Download free. Upgrade when you're ready. --- Subscription details: • Creator Pro: $14.99/month. Early introductory pricing may be available for a limited time. • Viewer+: $6.99/month. • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://stackhq.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://stackhq.app/terms

Screenshots

Ace Virtual Shooting4 screens
STACK HQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: STACK HQ at 5.0 against Ace Virtual Shooting's 3.9. STACK HQ also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 59%) and update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). Ace Virtual Shooting's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ratings volume (53 vs 2). On price, ads and device support 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. STACK HQ sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Ace Virtual Shooting asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

STACK HQ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ace Virtual Shooting has 53 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Ace Virtual Shooting's written reviews are positive against 100% of STACK HQ's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ace Virtual Shooting ships an update weekly, STACK HQ every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Ace Virtual Shooting versus STACK HQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAce Virtual ShootingSTACK HQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (53 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings53 — better2
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB30 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAceXRWILLIAM ALBERT ZANETTI

Customer experience

Ace Virtual Shooting

All ratings53 ratings
Positive67.9%
Neutral7.5%
Negative24.5%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive59.3%
Neutral14.8%
Negative25.9%

STACK HQ

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Ace Virtual Shooting

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

STACK HQ

Subscriptions4
  • Viewer+$4.991 Month
  • Viewer+$6.991 Month
  • Creator Pro1 Month trial$9.991 Month
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  • Creator Pro$14.991 Month
One-time5
  • Tip $0.99$0.99
  • Tip $4.99$4.99
  • Tip $9.99$9.99
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  • Tip $24.99$24.99
  • Tip $99.99$99.99

Questions

Is Ace Virtual Shooting free?
Ace Virtual Shooting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is STACK HQ free?
STACK HQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ace Virtual Shooting or STACK HQ?
STACK HQ is rated higher. Ace Virtual Shooting averages 3.9 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while STACK HQ averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Ace Virtual Shooting or STACK HQ have ads?
Neither Ace Virtual Shooting nor STACK HQ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ace Virtual Shooting or STACK HQ?
Ace Virtual Shooting ships an update weekly, and STACK HQ every 2 days. Most recently, Ace Virtual Shooting was updated on October 7, 2026 and STACK HQ on September 30, 2026.

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