Node vs Stack&Math
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Node
Drag and drop colorful shapes onto a dotted grid to solve puzzles. Link matching colors to fill the board and advance through increasingly challenging levels. Enjoy a daily timed puzzle and compete on leaderboards.
- Drag and drop shape puzzles
- Link matching colors
- Endless unique levels
- Daily timed challenges
- Leaderboard competition
- Satisfying haptics and sounds
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It’s simple: drag and drop colorful shapes onto the dotted grid, find the perfect fit, and watch everything click into place. Link up matching colors, fill the board and move on to the next challenge. It starts easy… then gets wonderfully tricky. There are endless levels to play, and no two puzzles are ever the same. Whether you've got a few spare minutes or you're in for a longer session, there’s always a fresh challenge waiting. Every day brings a new timed puzzle on a bigger grid. Race the clock, beat your own score and climb the leaderboard if you're feeling competitive. Node is easy to pick up, satisfying to master, and a great way to switch off while still giving your brain a bit of a workout. Why you’ll love it: - Clean, colorful design that feels great to play - Puzzles that stay fresh and never repeat - A daily challenge to test your speed - Haptics and sounds that makes the overall experience that little bit more satisfying - Super simple to learn, but hard to put down - Perfect for winding down, waking up, or anything in between How neatly can you connect the Nodes?
Stack&Math
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Stack it. Solve it. Beat the Boss. Stack&Math is the fast-paced math puzzle game that turns arithmetic into an arcade thrill. Blocks fall from the top — add, subtract, or multiply them to hit the target number before losing all your lives. Easy to learn. Hard to put down. Perfect for kids mastering arithmetic and adults keeping their minds sharp! HOW TO PLAY • Tap or swipe up to stack a falling block • Fling unwanted blocks off-screen with a horizontal swipe • Chain combos to multiply your score • Let a block fall without acting? You lose a life! • Every 10 levels: face a Gatekeeper Boss! SPECIAL BLOCKS • Freeze – slows the fall speed to give you time to think • Rainbow – wild card that matches any target • Bomb – clears your stack strategically to save your run PROGRESSION & CUSTOMIZATION • 10+ unlockable premium themes (Galaxy, Neon, Cyber, Sakura & more) • Exclusive block styles: Glossy Glass, Liquid, and Pixel Art • Permanent upgrades: extra lives and passive speed reduction • Personal high-score streaks with a persistent leaderboard ECONOMY & REWARDS • Earn Math Coins by completing levels and hitting combos • Revive your run with a single rewarded video • Daily bonus coins just for returning • Free Coins in the Shop (up to 10 rewarded ads/day) SMART FEED SYSTEM Our anti-frustration algorithm guarantees a valid solution block after 3 consecutive misses, ensuring you always have a fighting chance. Available in English, Italian & Spanish. Think you can beat the Level 10 Boss? Download Stack&Math now and put your brain to the test!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Stack&Math at 15.6 against Node's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Node | Stack&Math |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 4 days |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 118 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ryan Boyling | Giuseppe Pignataro |
In-app purchases
Node
No in-app purchases
Stack&Math
No in-app purchases
Questions
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