# Stack Attack!! vs Roll the Buddy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Roll the Buddy at 100% against Stack Attack!!'s 23%. Roll the Buddy also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). Stack Attack!!'s advantage is ratings volume (399 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stack Attack!! sells 19 one-off in-app purchases and Roll the Buddy sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Roll the Buddy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stack Attack!! has 399 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Stack Attack!!'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Roll the Buddy's.

Stack Attack!! ships an update every 2 weeks, Roll the Buddy daily. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stack Attack!! | Roll the Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (399 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-attack/id6566190313/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roll-the-buddy-puzzle/id6736727192/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **399** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 23.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 247 MB | 193 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [SUPERBOX. Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1165756567) |

## What reviewers say

### Stack Attack!!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-attack/id6566190313)

Engage in intense battles against waves of enemies, strategically demolishing their formations with powerful weapons. Upgrade your capabilities by selecting the best skills to protect the cube world from a malevolent hex invasion.

**Highlights:** Defeat enemy waves, Demolish enemy stacks, Upgrade skills, Save the cube world, Space invader gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem Pack Small | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack Small | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack Medium | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2X Speed! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack Medium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Skip'its Medium Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack Large | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack Large | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack XL | $19.99 | one-time |
| Skip'its Large Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack XL | $19.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Hero | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack XXL | $49.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack XXL | $49.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack XXXL | $99.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack XXXL | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and fun gameplay
- 🚀 No ads or microtransactions
- 💡 Nice armor upgrade system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs, especially after updates
- 🐛 Progress and upgrades getting reset or lost
- 🐛 Levels becoming unplayable after a certain point

**Reported bugs**

- Enemies' health scaling with player's attack power
- Levels freezing or getting stuck at checkpoints
- Weapon and upgrade levels getting downgraded randomly

**Requested features**

- Mute sound effects option
- Better communication from developers about updates
- More content and stages to progress through


### Roll the Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roll-the-buddy-puzzle/id6736727192)

Guide an adorable character to safety by solving intricate puzzles. Utilize a variety of unique tools like pipes, springs, and bombs to create escape routes and overcome challenges. Embark on an exciting adventure filled with creative problem-solving and thrilling gameplay.

**Highlights:** Over 1,000 challenging levels, Variety of interactive gimmicks, Realistic physics engine, Creative escape route design, Adorable character adventure, Time-limited challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Discount! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special offer for you | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin 2000 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offers | $1.99 | one-time |
| One Time Limited! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads and Coin | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin 12000 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin 22000 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Coin 36000 | $27.99 | one-time |
| Coin 63000 | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stack Attack!! free?

Stack Attack!! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Roll the Buddy free?

Roll the Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Stack Attack!! or Roll the Buddy?

Roll the Buddy is rated higher. Stack Attack!! averages 4.3 out of 5 from 399 ratings, while Roll the Buddy averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Stack Attack!! or Roll the Buddy have ads?

Both Stack Attack!! and Roll the Buddy show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stack Attack!! or Roll the Buddy?

Stack Attack!! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Roll the Buddy daily. Most recently, Stack Attack!! was updated on October 22, 2026 and Roll the Buddy on October 5, 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.*