# Garden Stack vs Paint Mix

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Paint Mix at 100% against Garden Stack's 4%. Paint Mix also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.3) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). Garden Stack's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (36 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Garden Stack sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Paint Mix sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Paint Mix holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Garden Stack has 36 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 4% of Garden Stack's written reviews are positive against 100% of Paint Mix's.

Garden Stack ships an update every 2 months, Paint Mix every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Garden Stack | Paint Mix |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garden-stack/id6748067051/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paint-mix-color-sort/id6813350894/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **36** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 4.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 349 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thanh Nhan Vo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577302809) | [Kirill Prikota](https://appshunter.io/developer/6811561427) |

## What reviewers say

### Garden Stack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garden-stack/id6748067051)

Engage in a relaxing puzzle adventure where you arrange colorful blocks to complete garden-themed boards. Each solved puzzle unlocks new levels, vibrant plants, and charming elements to grow your virtual garden. Enjoy soothing visuals and sharpen your thinking skills in this rewarding experience.

**Highlights:** Block arrangement puzzles, Garden progression, Unlock new levels and surprises, Soothing visuals and animations, Mind-sharpening gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads 7 Days | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| No Ads-Coins-Boosters | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Hammer 1 | $1.19 | one-time |
| Swap 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hammer 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hammer 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Swap 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Shuffle 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Swap 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Shuffle 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coins pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |


### Paint Mix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paint-mix-color-sort/id6813350894)

Engage in a calming puzzle experience with over 1000 levels that involve pouring and blending colors. This game offers a unique twist on traditional sorting puzzles by incorporating color mixing mechanics. Enjoy a pressure-free environment with no timers, hints, and the ability to play offline.

**Highlights:** 1000 unique color puzzles, Color blending and mixing mechanics, Undo moves and restart anytime, Hints and extra tube for difficult levels, No timers or pressure, Offline play supported, Relaxing visuals and sounds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Garden Stack free?

Garden Stack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Paint Mix free?

Paint Mix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Garden Stack or Paint Mix?

Paint Mix is rated higher. Garden Stack averages 2.3 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Paint Mix averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Garden Stack or Paint Mix have ads?

Paint Mix shows ads; Garden Stack does not.

### Which is updated more often, Garden Stack or Paint Mix?

Garden Stack ships an update every 2 months, and Paint Mix every 2 days. Most recently, Garden Stack was updated on October 30, 2026 and Paint Mix on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*