Comparison

- Stacks - vs Card Kings

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

Card Kings

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Ho Ho Ho! The Card Kings Holiday Update is Here! Get ready for a super festive yet challenging mahjong-inspired triple tile matching game! The halls are decked, the tiles are wrapped, and the Kings and Queens are ready for a Christmas feast of puzzles. Think you have what it takes to become the next Tile Master Legend this holiday season? Unwrap a brand new way to play and dive into hours of merry tile-matching fun! Special Holiday Features: Festive New Tiles: Match sparkling ornaments, candy canes, Santa hats, and special holiday card designs! Winter Wonderland Levels: Journey through brand new, snow-filled puzzles designed to test your brainpower. Seasonal Cheer: Enjoy a cozy, relaxing Christmas atmosphere while you play. Core Game Features: Easy to play, hard to master – fun for all ages, from grandkids to grandparents! Over 1000+ puzzle levels to keep you hooked through the New Year. Unique card themes featuring Aces, Kings, Queens, and now—Santa! Perfect time-killer for short breaks between gift wrapping or long holiday travel sessions. Play anytime, anywhere – online or offline, no Wi-Fi needed under the tree. Refresh and addictive gameplay that never gets old. Music by: Producer.Ai (now with extra jingle bells!) Are you ready to match, clear, and conquer your way to the top of the "Nice List"? Challenge yourself and become the ultimate Christmas Tile Match Champion! Download now – Card Kings: Tile Match and let the festive triple-matching madness begin! Happy Holidays!

Screenshots

- Stacks -4 screens
Card Kings4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: - Stacks - at none against Card Kings's 6. - Stacks - also leads on ads (none vs shown). Card Kings's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks 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. Card Kings sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. - Stacks - asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

- Stacks - ships an update every 9 months, Card Kings every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
- Stacks - versus Card Kings: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter- Stacks -Card Kings
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.213.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB133 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyley HerringtonKaushik Poria

In-app purchases

None

- Stacks -

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Card Kings

One-time6
  • No Ads$0.99
  • 150 Coins$0.99
  • 450 Coins$1.49
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  • 1000 Coins$2.99
  • Starter Pack$2.99
  • PowerUps Pack$2.99

Questions

Is - Stacks - free?
- Stacks - is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Card Kings free?
Card Kings is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do - Stacks - or Card Kings have ads?
Card Kings shows ads; - Stacks - does not.
Which is updated more often, - Stacks - or Card Kings?
- Stacks - ships an update every 9 months, and Card Kings every 3 weeks. Most recently, - Stacks - was updated on October 24, 2026 and Card Kings on October 24, 2026.

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