# Pixel Stack vs NoStar Puzzle

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NoStar Puzzle at none against Pixel Stack's 10. NoStar Puzzle also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixel Stack sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. NoStar Puzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pixel Stack ships an update every 6 weeks, NoStar Puzzle every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Stack | NoStar Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (231 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-stack-sort-and-color/id6751109096/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **231** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 244 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gamee Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/945638209) | [Diego Manuel Bejar Santiago](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465583938) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel Stack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-stack-sort-and-color/id6751109096)

Engage in a relaxing puzzle game where you sort colored tiles to reveal pixel art. Use boosters to overcome challenges and earn tickets for in-game events. Upgrade your studio for passive rewards and enjoy a calming, visually satisfying experience.

**Highlights:** Color tile sorting puzzles, Pixel art creation, Boosters for assistance, Ticket rewards system, Studio upgrades for passive income, Unlockable board slots

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Lives | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads for 1 day + 23 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Lives 7 Days | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass 30 days | $5.99 | one-time |
| 200 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Forever & 100 Gems | $12.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gems | $12.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Gems | $24.99 | one-time |


### NoStar Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nostar-puzzle/id6766459094)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel Stack free?

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

### Is NoStar Puzzle free?

NoStar Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Pixel Stack or NoStar Puzzle have ads?

Both Pixel Stack and NoStar Puzzle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pixel Stack or NoStar Puzzle?

Pixel Stack ships an update every 6 weeks, and NoStar Puzzle every 9 days. Most recently, Pixel Stack was updated on November 5, 2026 and NoStar Puzzle on October 31, 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.*