Comparison

Splinterlands vs Stacked

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

Head to head
About

Splinterlands

Engage in fast-paced auto-battler strategy card battles against real players. Build a unique deck from over 860 cards and adapt to randomized battle rules. Master the meta and climb the ranks in this constantly evolving game.

Highlights
  • Auto-battler strategy card gameplay
  • Real-player battles
  • Deck building with 860+ unique cards
  • Randomized battle rules and modifiers
  • Fast-paced matches
  • Constantly evolving meta
Features
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Summon. Strategize. Conquer. Splinterlands is a fast-paced auto-battler strategy card game where you outsmart real players and build a deck that’s all your own. Battles are quick, decisions matter, and every win brings you closer to glory. Battles last just a few minutes, but a single card can change everything. Victory comes from smart matchups, clever formations, and split-second decisions before the fight begins. Once your team is set, the action unfolds automatically. Each match features randomized rules: element restrictions, mana caps, and modifiers that force you to adapt on the fly. Counter your opponents and master the meta. Build your deck from over 860 unique cards, each with distinct stats, abilities, and stunning artwork. Whether you’re playing low-cost utility units or legendary powerhouses, every card adds a new layer of strategy. Since 2018, Splinterlands has developed one of the most active strategy card game communities in the world. Weekly updates. Constantly evolving metas. Thousands of daily players. This is a game that never sits still. Neither will you. Collect cards. Win battles. Make your mark. Start building your deck today.

About

Stacked

Features
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Ever wanted to host a poker night with friends, but had the cards and not the chips? Stacked handles the chips so you don't have to. Just bring a deck and all your friends and you're ready to play! HOST OR JOIN IN SECONDS Start a table, share a 4-letter code with your friends, and you're playing. Up to 8 players at the same table. No accounts, no sign-ups, no email required. THE APP HANDLES THE HARD PARTS Blinds rotate automatically. Side pots get calculated correctly when someone goes all-in. Every bet, call, and raise is tracked in real time for everyone at the table — on the same page, literally. BUST OUT? BUY BACK IN! Ran out of chips? Rejoin with a fresh stack and keep playing instead of watching from the sidelines. BUILT-IN RULES Forget how a flush beats a straight? The Full hand rankings and rules page are one tap away at any time, including real examples and explanations. LIVE STANDINGS See exactly who's winning and who's losing at any time in the game. Stacked is completely free to play, supported by ads. A one-time purchase is available to remove them permanently. Don't forget to leave us a review!

Screenshots

Splinterlands4 screens
Stacked4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Splinterlands at none against Stacked's 1. Splinterlands also leads on ads (none vs shown). Stacked's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Stacked sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Splinterlands asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Splinterlands ships an update every 2 months, Stacked every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Splinterlands versus Stacked: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSplinterlandsStacked
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB32 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperSteem Monsters LLCDogu Simsek

In-app purchases

None

Splinterlands

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Stacked

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is Splinterlands free?
Splinterlands is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stacked free?
Stacked is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Splinterlands or Stacked have ads?
Stacked shows ads; Splinterlands does not.
Which is updated more often, Splinterlands or Stacked?
Splinterlands ships an update every 2 months, and Stacked every 2 days. Most recently, Splinterlands was updated on September 22, 2026 and Stacked on October 10, 2026.

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