Comparison

Tower of Hexagons vs Stackholm

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

Head to head
About

Tower of Hexagons

A physics-based puzzle game where players stack colorful hexagon blocks to build the tallest tower possible. It challenges reflexes, patience, and precision with a wobbling, tilting structure. Playable offline, it's designed for quick sessions but offers a difficult mastery curve.

Highlights
  • Physics-based stacking
  • Timing and strategy challenges
  • Vibrant visuals
  • Smooth animations
  • Offline play
  • Global leaderboards
Features
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Welcome to Tower of Hexagons – a satisfying and addictive physics-based puzzle game where balance is everything! Stack colorful hexagon blocks one by one and build your tower as high as you can. Sounds easy? Think again. With every layer, the tower wobbles, tilts, and sways – testing your reflexes, patience, and precision. One wrong move, and it’s game over! *** Features: > Challenging physics-based stacking > Test your timing and strategy > Vibrant visuals and smooth animations > Quick to play, hard to master > No Wi-Fi needed – play anytime! Whether you're aiming to beat your personal best or top the global charts, Tower of Hexagons is the ultimate test of balance and nerve. Perfect for fans of stacking, building, and minimalist arcade challenges. Can you master the hexagon? Download Tower of Hexagons now and start stacking!

About

Stackholm

A serene block-stacking game where players guide a character up a mountain. Progress is saved by reaching camps, and special items can be found to aid the ascent. The journey unfolds through various atmospheric environments, revealing a story through journal entries.

Highlights
  • Calm block-stacking gameplay
  • Progress saved at camps
  • Find helpful supplies
  • Climb through diverse environments
  • Unlock journal entries
  • No timers or pressure
Features
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Someone climbed this mountain before Stan. Her markers still point up. Stackholm is a calm block-stacking game. Hold, drag, and let go. Each block lands and becomes the mountain under Stan's feet. No timers. No pressure. Just the tower, the wind, and the sky. - Reach camps to lock in your progress and refill your hearts - Find the supplies she left behind: anchor a block, grow one huge, take a heart back - Climb from dusk foothills through mist, snow, and the northern lights - Read Stan's journal as her story unlocks, page by page - Leave anytime. Your tower is saved and waiting - Something is waiting at 100 meters Stackholm is free, with one optional ad you'll only ever see if you choose to save your tower after a fall. No banners. No purchases. One thumb, one mountain.

Screenshots

Tower of Hexagons4 screens
Stackholm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stackholm at none against Tower of Hexagons's 1. Stackholm also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Tower of Hexagons sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Stackholm asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Tower of Hexagons against 5.0 for Stackholm. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tower of Hexagons ships an update every 2 months, Stackholm every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tower of Hexagons versus Stackholm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTower of HexagonsStackholm
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMd Abu KhalidMICHAEL ANTHONY PAGANO

Customer experience

Tower of Hexagons

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Stackholm

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Tower of Hexagons

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$9.99
None

Stackholm

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tower of Hexagons free?
Tower of Hexagons is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stackholm free?
Stackholm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tower of Hexagons or Stackholm?
Tower of Hexagons and Stackholm are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Tower of Hexagons or Stackholm have ads?
Both Tower of Hexagons and Stackholm show ads.
Which is updated more often, Tower of Hexagons or Stackholm?
Tower of Hexagons ships an update every 2 months, and Stackholm every 3 days. Most recently, Tower of Hexagons was updated on June 4, 2026 and Stackholm on September 18, 2026.

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