Comparison

Top 5 vs TicStack

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

Head to head
About

Top 5

Engage in fun, debate-driven conversations with friends by creating and defending your Top 5 lists across various categories. This multiplayer-only game focuses on connection and discovery, offering endless replayability with diverse groups.

Highlights
  • Choose from over 130 categories
  • Multiplayer-only gameplay
  • No timers or stress
  • Dynamic replayability with different groups
  • Ad-free rounds via invites or subscription
Features
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Top 5 is the world’s most universal conversation game — now in your pocket. Pick a category (like Top 5 NBA Players, Top 5 Breakfast Cereals, or Top 5 Love Songs), make your list, and then debate your choices with friends. There are no winners or losers — only laughs, discoveries, and unforgettable conversations. Why people love Top 5: • Instant fun, zero setup: Just choose a category, list your Top 5, and the debates start flowing. • Over 130 categories at launch: Sports, music, food, TV, movies, culture — with new ones added all the time. • Multiplayer-only: Grab a friend, a date, or a group. The game doesn’t even start unless you play together. • No timers, no stress: Spend 5–10 minutes on one category or keep going for hours. • Dynamic replayability: The same category feels new with different people — your coworkers, your spouse, or your friends. • Ad-free rewards: Earn free ad-free rounds by inviting friends, or subscribe to remove video bumpers entirely. Top 5 isn’t about competition — it’s about connection. It’s the first game where everyone wins, every time. Privacy Policy https://api.top5mobilegame.com/privacypolicy Terms and Conditions https://api.top5mobilegame.com/termandcondition Subscriptions Plan Monthly Subscription Plan to play game without ads USD $0.99 for a month. Yearly Subscription Plan to play game without ads USD $4.99 for a year.

About

TicStack

Features
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Strategic · Multiplayer · Free · No Ads Think you’ve mastered Tic Tac Toe? Think again. Welcome to TicStack – the next evolution of the classic XO game you love, now enhanced with strategy, stacking, and real-time competition — without any ads. TicStack brings a completely new dimension to Tic Tac Toe gameplay. Each player must think several steps ahead, using limited pieces of different sizes to dominate the board. Larger pieces can stack over smaller ones! Challenge players around the world in fast-paced online 1v1 matches, or practice your strategy against friends in local play. Compete for glory with our global Elo ranking system. Every victory brings you closer to the top! Customize your experience with colorful animated bird avatars and smooth, responsive design. TicStack is lightweight, quick to play, and always free of annoying ads. --- # Key Features: - Strategic Tic Tac Toe gameplay with stacking mechanics - Real-time online multiplayer - Elo-based global rankings - Fun, animated avatars and clean UI - No ads, no distractions — just pure gameplay --- Ready to stack, strategize, and conquer? Download TicStack today and join the next generation of Tic Tac Toe players! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Top 54 screens
TicStack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Top 5 at every 4 days against TicStack's every 2 months. Top 5 also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, 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. Top 5 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and TicStack sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Top 5 ships an update every 4 days, TicStack every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Top 5 versus TicStack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTop 5TicStack
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB41 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTop 5 Mobile Game, LLCYurii Solomakha

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Top 5

Subscriptions2
  • Monthy Subscription Plan$0.991 Month
  • Yearly$4.991 Year
2 purchases

TicStack

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Pro Annual7 Days trial$7.991 Year

Questions

Is Top 5 free?
Top 5 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TicStack free?
TicStack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Top 5 or TicStack have ads?
Neither Top 5 nor TicStack shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Top 5 or TicStack?
Top 5 ships an update every 4 days, and TicStack every 2 months. Most recently, Top 5 was updated on October 27, 2026 and TicStack on October 25, 2026.

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