Comparison

Brick Stacks vs Crossword Builder

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

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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

Crossword Builder

Features
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Build your own crossword puzzles — then challenge your friends to beat your time. Crossword Builder turns crossword-making into something you actually do with people, not just alone at a table. Design a grid, write your own clues, pick a theme color, and share a link. Whoever taps it jumps straight into your puzzle and races the clock. CREATE • Build custom grids at any size, with automatic 180° symmetry so your puzzle looks like the real thing • Write your own clues for every across and down entry • Smart Fill auto-completes your grid with real words in seconds (Premium) • Color-code and organize your puzzles your way SHARE & COMPETE • Send a puzzle to a friend with one tap — no accounts or sign-ups required to solve • Every solver lands on a leaderboard ranked by solve time • See who finished clean and who leaned on checks and reveals TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Personal stats: best times, completion rate, and clean-solve streaks • A solving calendar so you can see your streak build week over week • Weekday breakdowns of when you solve fastest BUILT FOR SOLVING • A fast, keyboard-driven grid built for iPhone and iPad • Pinch to zoom on big grids, auto-advance between cells, smart word wrapping • English and Turkish (Türkçe) keyboards and word lists FREE TO PLAY Building puzzles, solving, sharing links, and racing friends on the leaderboard are all completely free. Premium adds Smart Fill, so builders who want to finish a grid fast can auto-complete the rest with real words instead of filling every square by hand. Whether you're building a puzzle for game night, a themed crossword for a friend's birthday, or just want to see if anyone can beat your time — Crossword Builder is the crossword app made for sharing. For our premium plans please see Apples End User Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Brick Stacks4 screens
Crossword Builder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Crossword Builder at none against Brick Stacks's shown. Brick Stacks's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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 10 one-off in-app purchases and Crossword Builder sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Brick Stacks versus Crossword Builder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrick StacksCrossword Builder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (309 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews95.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings309 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size466 MB56 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBackpack GamesPin Traveler LLC

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Brick Stacks

One-time10
  • Brick Stacks - Special Offer$0.99
  • 250 Coins$1.99
  • Beginner Pack$3.99
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  • Master Pack$4.99
  • 1250 Coins$7.99
  • No Ads$7.99
  • Mega Pack$9.99
  • No Ads Bundle$11.99
  • Ultra Pack$19.99
  • Legendary Pack$29.99
1 purchases

Crossword Builder

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly$3.997 Days

Questions

Is Brick Stacks free?
Brick Stacks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Crossword Builder free?
Crossword Builder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Brick Stacks or Crossword Builder have ads?
Brick Stacks shows ads; Crossword Builder does not.
Which is updated more often, Brick Stacks or Crossword Builder?
Brick Stacks ships an update every 2 weeks, and Crossword Builder every 2 weeks. Most recently, Brick Stacks was updated on November 4, 2026 and Crossword Builder on November 6, 2026.

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