Comparison

Brick Stacks vs Aqua Rush!

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

Head to head
About

Brick Stacks

Merge blocks of the same type to evolve them into higher values. Achieve specific block combinations within limited moves to win. Strategize your matches and merges before time runs out.

Highlights
  • Merge blocks of the same type
  • Evolve blocks to higher values
  • Achieve specific block combinations
  • Limited moves per level
  • Time-sensitive gameplay
  • Strategic matching and merging
Features
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Dive into "Brick Stacks," where your goal is to master the art of merging! Each level challenges you with a simple yet engaging task: merge blocks of the same type to evolve them into higher values. Achieve the specific block combinations displayed at the top to claim victory! The game intensifies as blocks fall and stack up. You can only merge blocks that are separate. Time is of the essence! With limited moves at your disposal, failing to meet the level’s objectives means starting over. Each move is crucial in your strategy to match and merge, hitting your targets before time runs out. Download "Brick Stacks" for free now and test your strategic thinking with every match and merge!

About

Aqua Rush!

A vibrant puzzle game where you tap and slide matching colored characters. Strategize to clear the board and achieve high scores in this engaging challenge.

Highlights
  • Tap and match colored characters
  • Slide characters to clear
  • Challenging puzzle gameplay
  • High score pursuit
Features
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Tap and match characters with the same colors and slide them!

Screenshots

Brick Stacks4 screens
Aqua Rush!4 screens

Verdict

The call

Brick Stacks and Aqua Rush! both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 96% of Brick Stacks's written reviews are positive against 63% of Aqua Rush!'s. Brick Stacks also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Aqua Rush!'s advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 306). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Brick Stacks sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and Aqua Rush! sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Brick Stacks against 4.7 for Aqua Rush!. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 306 and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of Brick Stacks's written reviews are positive against 63% of Aqua Rush!'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brick Stacks ships an update every 2 weeks, Aqua Rush! weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 13, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Brick Stacks versus Aqua Rush!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrick StacksAqua Rush!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (306 ratings) — better4.7 (1.3K ratings)
Positive reviews95.7% of reviews — better62.5% of reviews
Number of ratings3061.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size466 MB341 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBackpack GamesRollic Games

Customer experience

Brick Stacks

All ratings306 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive95.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.3%

Aqua Rush!

All ratings1,346 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral4.9%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral8.3%
Negative29.2%

User reviews

Brick Stacks

From 306 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Unique and engaging gameplay
  • 👍 Smooth and seamless controls
  • 🚀 Quick and satisfying matches
  • 💡 Refreshing blend of strategy and fun
  • 👍 Beautifully designed levels

Aqua Rush!

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💖 Addictive and fun
  • 🎉 No ads
  • 👍 Lots of levels

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🤖 Misleading advertisements
  • 🔒 Poor customer service
  • 🚫 Forced ads to continue playing

Bugs and requests

Brick Stacks

No bugs or feature requests surfaced in reviews.

Aqua Rush!

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Progress reset after update
  • Levels repeating too often

Requested features

3 requests
  • More unique levels
  • Better progression system
  • Improved customer support

In-app purchases

16 purchases

Brick Stacks

One-time16
  • Brick Stacks - Special Offer$0.99
  • 250 Coins$1.99
  • Beginner Pack$3.99
Show 13 more
  • Coin Pack$4.99
  • Master Pack$4.99
  • 1250 Coins$7.99
  • No Ads$7.99
  • Mega Pack$9.99
  • No Ads Bundle$11.99
  • 2500 Coins$14.99
  • Master Pack$19.99
  • Ultra Pack$19.99
  • 6250 Coins$29.99
  • Ultimate Pack$29.99
  • Legendary Pack$29.99
  • 25000 Coins$99.99
13 purchases

Aqua Rush!

One-time13
  • Aqua Rush Coin Pack 1$1.99
  • Aqua Rush Fail Bundle$4.99
  • Aqua Rush Coin Pack 2$7.99
Show 10 more
  • No Ads$7.99
  • Aqua Rush Season Pass$9.99
  • Aqua Rush Bundle 1$9.99
  • Aqua Rush Ultimate Pass$11.99
  • No Ads Bundle$11.99
  • Aqua Rush Coin Pack 3$14.99
  • Aqua Rush Bundle 2$19.99
  • Aqua Rush Bundle 3$29.99
  • Aqua Rush Coin Pack 4$29.99
  • Aqua Rush Coin Pack 5$54.99

Questions

Is Brick Stacks free?
Brick Stacks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aqua Rush! free?
Aqua Rush! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Brick Stacks or Aqua Rush!?
Brick Stacks is rated higher. Brick Stacks averages 4.8 out of 5 from 306 ratings, while Aqua Rush! averages 4.7 from 1.3K ratings.
Do Brick Stacks or Aqua Rush! have ads?
Both Brick Stacks and Aqua Rush! show ads.
Which is updated more often, Brick Stacks or Aqua Rush!?
Brick Stacks ships an update every 2 weeks, and Aqua Rush! weekly. Most recently, Brick Stacks was updated on August 13, 2026 and Aqua Rush! on September 22, 2026.

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