Comparison

Brick Stacks vs Puzzle Area

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

Puzzle Area

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Puzzle Area is a clean and engaging logic puzzle game where every number guides you to the correct area. Each level contains a board made of square cells. Your goal is to find rectangular areas that match the numbers on the board. If a number says 5, you need to select an area made of exactly 5 squares. Complete all areas correctly and the board fills with color. The game starts with quick and simple levels, then gradually introduces larger boards, trickier layouts, and more creative puzzle shapes. As you progress, you unlock new layers and face more challenging boards that require careful thinking. Features: - Hundreds of handcrafted and generated puzzle levels - Starter, 7x7, 8x8, 9x9, 10x10, 11x11, 12x11, 13x11, 14x11, and 15x11 layers - Special non-square board layouts in selected levels - Star system based on your number of moves - Hint system for difficult puzzles - Layer coin system to unlock new challenges - Smooth level completion screen - Optional Remove Ads purchase - Simple one-hand mobile gameplay - Supports iPhone and iPad Puzzle Area is easy to understand, but each new layer asks you to think more carefully. Follow the numbers, find the areas, and complete every puzzle.

Screenshots

Brick Stacks4 screens
Puzzle Area4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Puzzle Area at none against Brick Stacks's 16. Brick Stacks's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, 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. Brick Stacks sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Puzzle Area asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brick Stacks ships an update every 2 weeks, Puzzle Area weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Brick Stacks versus Puzzle Area: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrick StacksPuzzle Area
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (309 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews95.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings309 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size466 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBackpack GamesGorkem Senol

In-app purchases

16 purchases

Brick Stacks

One-time16
  • Brick Stacks - Special Offer$0.99
  • 250 Coins$1.99
  • Beginner Pack$3.99
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  • 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
None

Puzzle Area

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Brick Stacks free?
Brick Stacks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Puzzle Area free?
Puzzle Area is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Brick Stacks or Puzzle Area have ads?
Both Brick Stacks and Puzzle Area show ads.
Which is updated more often, Brick Stacks or Puzzle Area?
Brick Stacks ships an update every 2 weeks, and Puzzle Area weekly. Most recently, Brick Stacks was updated on October 19, 2026 and Puzzle Area on October 1, 2026.

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