Comparison

Shadow Split vs Stack Tower

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

Head to head
About

Shadow Split

A minimalist one-touch arcade game requiring precise timing and quick reflexes. Hold to split glowing orbs and dodge neon walls, releasing to merge. Survive for as long as possible to achieve a high score in this fast-paced, visually striking experience.

Highlights
  • One-touch controls
  • Fast-paced reactive gameplay
  • Combo system
  • Neon visual style
  • Haptic feedback
  • Offline play
Features
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Split the shadows. Dodge the neon. Chase the high score. Shadow Split is a minimal one-touch arcade game about timing, focus, and fast reactions. Hold your finger on the screen to split your two glowing orbs to the sides, release to merge back to the center. That’s it – but surviving gets harder every second. HOW TO PLAY • Hold anywhere on the screen to split left and right • Release your finger to merge back to the center lane • Dodge neon walls: • Center walls → split to survive • Side walls → merge to the center • Stay alive as long as possible and beat your best score FEATURES • One-touch controls – easy to learn, hard to master • Fast, reactive gameplay with increasing speed and obstacle spawn rate • Combo system – survive obstacles in a row to build your combo and feel the flow • Neon visual style with glowing lanes, smooth shadows, and satisfying particle effects • Haptic feedback on impacts and milestones (can be turned off in Settings) • Offline friendly – no internet connection required to play • Lightweight and quick to start – perfect for short play sessions PERFECT FOR SHORT SESSIONS Shadow Split is designed for quick, intense runs when you’re waiting, commuting, or taking a break. Each game is short, but every attempt feels like a new chance to push your focus a little further. Can you keep your cool as the speed ramps up and the neon walls close in? Download Shadow Split and try to set a new high score.

About

Stack Tower

Tap to stack blocks with precision and build the tallest tower possible. Perfect placements are key to maintaining width and boosting your score. Compete in daily challenges and real-time multiplayer matches.

Highlights
  • Precision block stacking
  • Daily challenges with unique levels
  • Real-time multiplayer battles
  • Game Center leaderboards
  • Unlockable skins and achievements
  • Satisfying sound and haptic feedback
Features
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Stack blocks with precision and build the tallest tower you can. Every tap counts. Stack Tower is a fast-paced block stacking game where timing is everything. Blocks slide across the screen and you tap to place them. Any overhang gets sliced off, making the next block smaller. Land perfectly to keep your tower wide and your score climbing. PRECISION STACKING Tap at just the right moment to place each block. Perfect placements keep your tower full width. Chain together perfect placements to build combos that recover lost width and boost your score. DAILY CHALLENGES A new challenge drops every day with unique platform widths and speed curves. Some days test your reflexes, others reward patience. Everyone plays the same seed, so the daily leaderboard is a true test of skill. REAL-TIME MULTIPLAYER Race head to head against friends or random opponents through Game Center. Watch their tower grow in real time as you both compete for the highest score. Invite friends directly or get matched automatically. GAME CENTER LEADERBOARDS Compete on daily, weekly, and all-time leaderboards. See how your best runs stack up against players around the world. 18 UNLOCKABLE SKINS Earn skins by hitting milestones like high scores, combos, and total blocks placed. Each skin changes your block colors and background gradients, giving your tower a fresh look. ACHIEVEMENTS Track your progress through dozens of achievements. Hit score targets, land perfect streaks, and rack up lifetime stats to unlock rewards. PRO FEATURES Take your game to the next level with Pro. Unlock all 18 skins instantly, including 3 exclusive Pro-only designs. Get detailed game statistics to track your improvement, and enjoy an ad-free experience. DESIGNED TO FEEL GREAT Satisfying sound effects and haptic feedback on every block placement. Smooth animations, camera shake on impacts, and particle bursts on perfect landings make every round feel alive. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Use: https://www.napitventures.com/apps/stack-tower/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.napitventures.com/apps/stack-tower/privacy

Screenshots

Shadow Split4 screens
Stack Tower4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shadow Split at none against Stack Tower's 1. Shadow Split also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Stack Tower sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Shadow Split 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 Shadow Split against 5.0 for Stack Tower. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Shadow Split versus Stack Tower: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadow SplitStack Tower
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequency—Every 5 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer7DOORS GAYRIMENKUL YAZILIM TICARET LIMITED SIRKETIJenesh Napit

Customer experience

Shadow Split

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Stack Tower

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Shadow Split

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Stack Tower

One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$0.99

Questions

Is Shadow Split free?
Shadow Split is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stack Tower free?
Stack Tower is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shadow Split or Stack Tower?
Shadow Split and Stack Tower are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Shadow Split or Stack Tower have ads?
Stack Tower shows ads; Shadow Split does not.

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