Comparison

Max On The Space vs Match Stacks

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

Head to head
About

Max On The Space

Features
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Play a focused action-strategy puzzle adventure where every move matters. Observe, plan, and outsmart hazards from dawn to night as you guide Max toward freedom. Build your toolkit with optional hints and devise the perfect route off the space—now with 82-language support on iPhone and iPad. MAX IS STRANDED ON THE SPACE! Help Max escape a mysterious space through puzzle-focused progression and environmental clues. Every level teaches a new idea, and the right move at the right moment opens the way forward. SURVIVE! Manage limited resources and make smart choices. Timing matters, and small decisions can change the outcome of each encounter or puzzle. AVOID DANGERS! Study traps, patterns before you act. Observe, plan, and execute your route to stay one step ahead. BE CAREFUL AT SPACE! Darkness reduces visibility and raises the stakes. Use what you’ve learned in daylight to navigate after dusk and keep your progress safe. FIND A WAY OFF THE SPACE! Explore interconnected levels, uncover shortcuts, and piece together solutions that bring Max closer to freedom. DISCOVER PUZZLES & HINTS Stuck? Optional hints point you in the right direction without spoiling the whole solution. Learn by experimenting, confirm with a nudge, and move on with confidence. PLAY ANYWHERE Designed for iPhone and iPad with a responsive, touch-first interface. Open the game offline; for the best experience keep an internet connection available to validate purchases and optional rewarded ads. 82-LANGUAGE EXPERIENCE Enjoy the full adventure in your preferred language. Localization is built-in so more players can discover the space. PRIVACY-FIRST DESIGN We don’t run our own user-data servers and don’t collect personal data. Your progress and preferences are stored locally on your device. For support: contact@ashak.co REQUIRES ACCEPTANCE OF PRIVACY POLICY AND TERMS OF SERVICE Privacy Policy: https://ashak.co/maxonthespace/legal/#privacy Terms Of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Visit https://ashak.co for assistance or inquiries.

About

Match Stacks

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Get ready for a satisfying and strategic match experience! In Match Stacks, the goal is to complete every shelf by matching the items in the center area with their correct spots on the shelves above. Create perfect match-3 combinations to clear space, unlock new shelves, and advance through increasingly challenging levels. When the item you need isn’t available, simply tap one of the color-coded boxes at the bottom. Each box spawns an item based on its color, giving you full control over what appears in the center. Plan your moves carefully, avoid filling the area, and use the boxes at the perfect moment to set up the ideal match. Think ahead, stay organized, and complete every shelf to become the ultimate matching master. Simple to play, satisfying to master—and endlessly fun. Features: • Unique match-3 shelf mechanic • Controlled item spawning using color-coded boxes • Strategic center-area management • Clean, colorful, and satisfying visuals • Increasingly challenging shelf layouts

Screenshots

Max On The Space4 screens
Match Stacks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Match Stacks at none against Max On The Space's 5. Match Stacks also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Max On The Space's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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. Max On The Space sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Match Stacks asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 2 level
Max On The Space versus Match Stacks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMax On The SpaceMatch Stacks
PriceFreeFree
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB142 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAshak StudiosBackpack Games

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Max On The Space

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Access$1.991 Month
One-time4
  • Coins 200$0.99
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Coins 600$1.49
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  • Coins 1000$1.99
None

Match Stacks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Max On The Space free?
Max On The Space is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Match Stacks free?
Match Stacks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Max On The Space or Match Stacks have ads?
Match Stacks shows ads; Max On The Space does not.

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