# Stack and Sort vs Bubble Royal

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stack and Sort at none against Bubble Royal's 8. Stack and Sort also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). Bubble Royal's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Royal sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Stack and Sort asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stack and Sort ships an update every 9 months, Bubble Royal every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stack and Sort | Bubble Royal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Size | 122 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Gameyogi Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1718176366) | [Stephan Eijer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541316467) |

## What reviewers say

### Stack and Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-and-sort-color-puzzle/id6529530947)

Engage in a vibrant color sorting puzzle game. Strategically stack and sort colors, utilizing power-ups to overcome obstacles and solve hundreds of increasingly challenging levels. Enjoy a relaxing yet mentally stimulating experience.

**Highlights:** Color sorting gameplay, Hammer, Paint, and Bomb power-ups, Hundreds of challenging levels, Dynamic and surprising grid layouts, Unlockable vibrant themes, Increasing difficulty progression

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bubble Royal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-royal/id6748302851)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove All Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2KCurrency | $2.99 | one-time |
| Promotion pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Queen Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Princess Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stack and Sort free?

Stack and Sort is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bubble Royal free?

Bubble Royal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Stack and Sort or Bubble Royal have ads?

Both Stack and Sort and Bubble Royal show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stack and Sort or Bubble Royal?

Stack and Sort ships an update every 9 months, and Bubble Royal every 4 days. Most recently, Stack and Sort was updated on October 30, 2026 and Bubble Royal on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
