Comparison

- Stacks - vs Number Ball Jam

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

Head to head
About

- Stacks -

Features
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Stacks is a fresh twist on poker and puzzle games. Arrange cards on a 5 x 5 board to build strong poker hands across rows, down columns, in the corners, and even in the discard pile. Better hands earn bigger scores and higher multipliers. Easy to learn and satisfying to master, Stacks turns every card into a decision. Will you finish a flush, build a full house, or save the perfect card for another direction? BUILD YOUR BEST BOARD Draw six cards and place five. The remaining card joins your discard hand, where it can help your score too. Tap to place cards or drag them onto the grid, and use Undo when you want to rethink your last move. KEEP YOUR GUIDE BESIDE YOUR GAME On an unfolded iPhone Duo or a larger iPad window, keep the scoring guide, trophies, or game history open on the left while you play on the right. Switch between them without leaving your board, or hide the panel for more room. Your current game stays intact as you fold, rotate, or resize. PLAY DAILY AND CUSTOM PUZZLES Return for a new daily puzzle, start a game with a custom game number, or replay a favorite from your history. Try a different strategy and see if you can beat your previous score. MAKE IT YOURS Enjoy light and dark mode, plus a collection of card themes to match your style. COLLECT TROPHIES Unlock achievements, track your progress, and chase new high scores as you discover stronger combinations and new strategies. Whether you have a few minutes or time to think through every placement, Stacks gives you a new way to enjoy familiar cards. How high can you stack your score?

About

Number Ball Jam

A 3D puzzle game that blends sorting and merging mechanics. Tap to combine balls of the same number, strategically rearranging them to clear bottles and solve increasingly complex levels. Enjoy a brain-exercising challenge anywhere, anytime.

Highlights
  • 3D sorting and merging puzzles
  • Easy to learn, hard to master gameplay
  • Variety of unique levels
  • Playable offline
  • Satisfying number combos
  • Strategic ball rearrangement
Features
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Number Ball Jam is a fun and addictive 3D puzzle game that cleverly combines sorting and merging mechanics, adding fresh and exciting elements to the classic sorting game. Simply tap to merge balls of the same number, but you need to rearrange the balls to achieve the merges, so you must proceed with caution! ^=^ Features ^=^ * Easy to Learn, Hard to Master: With a simple tap mechanism, anyone can easily pick up and play, but mastering the game requires skill and strategy. * Unique Levels: Enjoy a variety of puzzles ranging from easy to mind-bendingly difficult. * Play Anytime, Anywhere: Whether you're commuting, taking a break, or relaxing at home, Number Ball Jam is a game that entertains and exercises your brain. * Satisfying Combos: 2 => 2 => 4 => 8 => 16 => ... ^=^ How to Play ^=^ The gameplay is simple yet engaging: * Tap on a bottle to select a ball, then tap another bottle to merge. * Move the balls within the bottles and merge them all to clear the bottles for victory. * Read the puzzles carefully and plan your merges wisely to avoid getting stuck due to incorrect merges. * As you progress through the levels, new obstacle elements will be introduced, requiring careful thought and clever tactics to win. * Don’t move them haphazardly; stay alert and make rational moves! If you enjoy thinking and love a challenge, Number Ball Jam is a must-play for you! Download now and start tackling various puzzles!

Screenshots

- Stacks -4 screens
Number Ball Jam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: - Stacks - at none against Number Ball Jam's 10. - Stacks - also leads on ads (none vs shown). Number Ball Jam's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.2). On price 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. Number Ball Jam sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. - Stacks - asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

- Stacks - ships an update every 9 months, Number Ball Jam every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
- Stacks - versus Number Ball Jam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter- Stacks -Number Ball Jam
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.213.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB115 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyley Herrington云敏 沈

In-app purchases

None

- Stacks -

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Number Ball Jam

One-time10
  • Starter Pack$0.99
  • Single Coin2$3.99
  • Remove Ads$5.99
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  • Single Coin3$7.99
  • Reawake Offer$7.99
  • Special Offer1$9.99
  • Special Offer2$10.99
  • Single Coin4$14.99
  • Single Coin5$29.99
  • Single Coin6$49.99

Questions

Is - Stacks - free?
- Stacks - is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Number Ball Jam free?
Number Ball Jam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do - Stacks - or Number Ball Jam have ads?
Number Ball Jam shows ads; - Stacks - does not.
Which is updated more often, - Stacks - or Number Ball Jam?
- Stacks - ships an update every 9 months, and Number Ball Jam every 2 months. Most recently, - Stacks - was updated on October 30, 2026 and Number Ball Jam on October 30, 2026.

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