# Gang Up! vs Stack & Defend

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stack & Defend at 51% against Gang Up!'s 7%. Stack & Defend also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 25). Gang Up!'s advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 382). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gang Up! sells 25 one-off in-app purchases. Stack & Defend asks for nothing beyond the download.

Gang Up! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 382 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 7% of Gang Up!'s written reviews are positive against 51% of Stack & Defend's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Gang Up! ships an update every 3 weeks, Stack & Defend fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gang Up! | Stack & Defend |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gang-up/id6737591242/reviews)** | [4.1 (382 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-and-defend/id6741839843/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 382 |
| Positive reviews | 7.1% of reviews | **50.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 566 MB | 181 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) | [晓莹 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784736578) |

## What reviewers say

### Gang Up!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gang-up/id6737591242)

Build your ultimate gang by collecting members and upgrading weapons. Recruit legendary leaders with unique powers and customize your playstyle through a deep talent tree. Dominate the streets in this action-packed survival game.

**Highlights:** Collect and grow your gang, Unlock and upgrade weapons, Smash crates and gather resources, Recruit legendary gang leaders, Customize playstyle with Talent Tree

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (25)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ladder Offer 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Energy Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| New York Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mexico City Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ladder Offer 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ladder Offer 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tokyo Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Gem Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ladder Offer 4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Beijing Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ladder Offer 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Energy Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Moscow Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Expedition Fund! | $6.99 | one-time |
| Raid Fund | $6.99 | one-time |
| Trade Vault | $6.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Blessings | $7.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gem Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Energy Bundle 1 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Leader Pass! | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Energy Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| 1+1 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Large Gem Pack | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive and great game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Energy system limits gameplay
- 🐛 Settings not saved
- 🐛 Raid stage reappearing
- 🐛 Gang level talent reset
- 🐛 Global exp. gain buffs not applied

**Reported bugs**

- Settings not saved
- Raid stage reappearing
- Gang level talent reset
- Global exp. gain buffs not applied
- Talent research time reduction not replenished

**Requested features**

- Reduce energy requirements
- Improve ad-free experience


### Stack & Defend

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-and-defend/id6741839843)

Engage in thrilling tower defense battles by strategically stacking and merging blocks to build your fortress. Unleash diverse attack modes and powerful combos to defeat ruthless bosses and conquer the battlefield.

**Highlights:** Super Free Building, Stacking and merging blocks, Diverse Attack Modes, Ruthless Opponents, Frenzied Combos, Timed Battles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Satisfying sound effects
- 👍 Fun game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Towers disappear and take crystals
- 🐛 Ads too long and can't be skipped
- 🐛 Difficulty spike in early stages

**Reported bugs**

- Towers not placing properly, taking crystals
- Unwanted towers appearing on the board

**Requested features**

- Remove ad-placed towers that take up space
- Improve tower placement and movement controls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gang Up! free?

Gang Up! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Stack & Defend free?

Stack & Defend is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Gang Up! or Stack & Defend?

Gang Up! is rated higher. Gang Up! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Stack & Defend averages 4.1 from 382 ratings.

### Do Gang Up! or Stack & Defend have ads?

Both Gang Up! and Stack & Defend show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gang Up! or Stack & Defend?

Gang Up! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Stack & Defend fortnightly. Most recently, Gang Up! was updated on October 5, 2026 and Stack & Defend on September 25, 2026.

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