- Stacks - vs Stiction
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
- Stacks -
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Stacks is a fresh twist on classic poker and puzzle games! Arrange cards on the board to create the strongest hands horizontally, vertically, in the corners, and even in the discard stack. Every hand you build boosts your score, and better poker hands earn higher multipliers. Whether you’re a casual player or a poker pro, Stacks offers endless replayability with: Dynamic scoring: Every direction counts—maximize your points with clever placement! Multiple Theme: Enjoy light and dark mode, and custom card themes to suit your style and mood. Achievements: Unlock trophies as you master new strategies and reach higher scores. Intuitive design: Easy to pick up, tough to master, and perfect for quick games or deep sessions. How high can you stack your score? Download Stacks and find out!
Stiction
A fiendishly clever puzzle game designed to be incredibly addictive. Experience a unique challenge that will keep you engaged for hours. Available for a limited time at a special launch price.
- Fiendishly clever puzzles
- Addictive gameplay
- Simple mechanics
- Challenging levels
- Limited-time launch price
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The best game you've never played. A fiendishly clever puzzle game you won't be able to put down. Trust us. Launch price for a limited time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: - Stacks - at none against Stiction's 1. - Stacks - also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (18.2 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Stiction sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. - Stacks - asks for nothing beyond the download.
- Stacks - ships an update every 2 days, Stiction monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | - Stacks - | Stiction |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Ryley Herrington | Duncan Campbell |
In-app purchases
- Stacks -
No in-app purchases
Stiction
- Full Game$2.99
