Comparison

- Stacks - vs Stiction

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ€” 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

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.

Highlights
  • Fiendishly clever puzzles
  • Addictive gameplay
  • Simple mechanics
  • Challenging levels
  • Limited-time launch price
Features
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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.

Screenshots

- Stacks -4 screens
Stiction4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: - Stacks - at none against Stiction's 1. - Stacks - also leads on iOS requirement (18.2 vs 26.0). Stiction's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Stiction sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. - Stacks - asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

- Stacks - ships an update every 9 months, Stiction monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 5 level
- Stacks - versus Stiction: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter- Stacks -Stiction
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsโ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsMonthly โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
Monetizationโ€”Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.2 โ€” better26.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size4 MB2 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperRyley HerringtonDuncan Campbell

In-app purchases

None

- Stacks -

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Stiction

One-time1
  • Full Game$2.99

Questions

Is - Stacks - free?
- Stacks - is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stiction free?
Stiction is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do - Stacks - or Stiction have ads?
Neither - Stacks - nor Stiction shows ads.
Which is updated more often, - Stacks - or Stiction?
- Stacks - ships an update every 9 months, and Stiction monthly. Most recently, - Stacks - was updated on October 30, 2026 and Stiction on November 6, 2026.

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