Comparison

Soldier Stack vs Plunder Run

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

Head to head
About

Soldier Stack

Features
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In Soldier Stack, you'll embark on an adrenaline-fueled journey through dynamic landscapes filled with challenges and rewards. As the commander of your own army, your mission is to collect soldiers scattered across the battlefield. But here's the twist: instead of simply amassing troops, you'll merge them strategically to evolve into powerful new units! Engage in fast-paced gameplay as you race through ever-changing terrains, dodging obstacles, and overcoming enemies. The intuitive controls make it easy to navigate through the chaos, while the vibrant graphics and immersive sound effects draw you deeper into the heart-pounding action. But the real excitement lies in the merging mechanic. Combine soldiers of the same rank to unlock stronger and more formidable warriors. From basic infantry to elite special forces, each evolution brings you closer to assembling the ultimate army. As you progress, you'll encounter increasingly challenging levels and face off against formidable foes. Adapt your strategy on the fly, experimenting with different combinations to maximize your strength and conquer every obstacle in your path. With its addictive gameplay, strategic depth, and endless possibilities for evolution, Soldier Stack: Merge and Evolve offers a gaming experience like no other. Are you ready to lead your army to victory and become the ultimate commander? Download Soldier Stack now and find out!

About

Plunder Run

Engage in a fast-paced 3D runner-shooter where your pirate gun fires automatically. Navigate a cursed corridor, strategically choose gates to enhance firepower, and smash through obstacles. Collect and upgrade a variety of pirate guns and unlock powerful skills to conquer four distinct islands and their bosses.

Highlights
  • Auto-firing pirate guns
  • Strategic gate selection
  • Collect and upgrade guns
  • Unlock 23 legendary skills
  • Four unique cursed islands
  • Boss battles
  • Daily rewards and missions
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Run the cursed corridor, blast everything in your path, and build the deadliest pirate arsenal on the seven seas! Plunder Run is a fast-paced 3D runner-shooter with roguelike runs. Your pirate gun fires on its own — your job is to steer the run: smash through barrel walls, pick the gates that multiply your firepower, dodge the ones that don't, and turn a rusty flintlock into a legendary monster of a gun. HOW A RUN WORKS You steer with one thumb and your gun shoots by itself, so every decision is about positioning: which gate to take, which wall to break through, when to line up a shot and when to get out of the way. Runs are short, sharp and different every time. Die and you start again — stronger, with better gear and more of the armory unlocked. COLLECT & UPGRADE PIRATE GUNS Unlock an armory of pirate guns and upgrade them run after run. Evolve your gun mid-run and watch its power explode. CHOOSE LEGENDARY SKILLS Pick from 23 skills — fireballs, boomerangs, quakes, lightning and more. Build a different loadout every run. PICK YOUR GATES Multiply your shots, boost your stats, or evolve your rarity. Choose fast — the corridor won't wait. The wrong gate can gut a good run, and the right one can turn a modest gun into something absurd. SMASH EVERYTHING Barrel walls, crates, traps and hazards stand between you and the treasure. Blast them all. NEW THREATS Skeleton brutes that soak up your shots, runners that charge your lane, gunners that shoot back, and powder turrets that spray fire in a full circle. A hit knocks out your best bullet, so read the lane before you commit. SAIL FOUR CURSED ISLANDS Castaway Cay, Tempest Reef, Amber Cove and Wraith's Hollow — forty levels of escalating trouble, each island with its own look and its own bosses. FIGHT THE BOSSES Every island ends with a boss that tests the build you assembled on the way there. Get greedy with the gates and you will find out where the gaps are. TREASURE & GEAR Crack open chests, collect and upgrade gear, and stack gems and gold to grow stronger every run. CLIMB THE LEADERBOARD Push deeper into the corridor than anyone else and claim the top spot. Set your own pirate name, or keep off the public board entirely — it's a toggle in Settings. COME BACK EVERY DAY A daily rewards calendar with a big prize on day seven, daily missions, and the Plunder Rally, a seven-day race for prizes. Log in, claim your loot, and keep the streak alive. BUILT FOR MOBILE Portrait one-thumb controls and quick runs — perfect for a burst of plunder anytime. No twin sticks, no fiddly buttons: one hand, one thumb, one run. A ROGUELIKE SHOOTING RUN Every run is different: new skills, new gates, new gear. Die and start again stronger — roguelite progression that carries between runs, endless shooting action, and a boss waiting at the end of every island. IF YOU LIKE THESE, YOU'LL LIKE THIS Built for players who enjoy roguelike and roguelite games, auto-shooters and bullet-heaven action, endless runners, arcade shooting games and pirate adventures — anything where a run builds toward one ridiculous, overpowered finish. Hoist the colors, load your guns, and start the run. The plunder is waiting! Plunder Run is free to play and supported by ads. Remove Ads takes the intrusive ones out for good. The optional Pirate Pass and Premium Pass clear intrusive ads while they run and pay daily loot, Premium the biggest. Optional ads for rewards stay, only when you choose them.

Screenshots

Soldier Stack4 screens
Plunder Run4 screens

Verdict

The call

Soldier Stack and Plunder Run are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Soldier Stack sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Plunder Run sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Soldier Stack ships an update fortnightly, Plunder Run every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Soldier Stack versus Plunder Run: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoldier StackPlunder Run
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size144 MB359 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperCATA GAMES STUDIOS OYUN YAZILIM VE PAZARLAMA ANONIM SIRKETIBrownaro Studios LLC

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Soldier Stack

One-time7
  • No Ads$4.99
  • Demolisher's Pack$5.99
  • Soldier Pack$6.99
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  • Jade's Pack$8.99
  • Hammer King's Pack$9.99
  • Boxer's Pack$12.99
  • Money Man's Pack$14.99
14 purchases

Plunder Run

One-time14
  • Handful of Gems$0.99
  • Sack of Gems$1.99
  • Energy Flask$1.99
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  • Chest of Gems$2.99
  • First Mate's Bundle$4.99
  • Pirate Pass (30 Days)$4.99
  • Hoard of Gems$4.99
  • Energy Barrel$4.99
  • Premium Pirate Pass$9.99
  • Ad-Free + Offline Upgrade$9.99
  • Remove Ads$9.99
  • Treasure Vault of Gems$9.99
  • Ad-Free + Offline$14.99
  • Energy Cache$14.99

Questions

Is Soldier Stack free?
Soldier Stack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Plunder Run free?
Plunder Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Soldier Stack or Plunder Run have ads?
Both Soldier Stack and Plunder Run show ads.
Which is updated more often, Soldier Stack or Plunder Run?
Soldier Stack ships an update fortnightly, and Plunder Run every 2 weeks. Most recently, Soldier Stack was updated on September 18, 2026 and Plunder Run on October 25, 2026.

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