Comparison

Block+ vs Stackholm

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

Head to head
About

Block+

Master block-clearing puzzles with strategic power-ups and global leaderboards. Choose between gravity-defying Star Blocks or strategic Cyber Blocks. Earn coins through gameplay or rewarded ads to activate helpful items.

Highlights
  • Two distinct game modes: Star Blocks and Cyber Blocks
  • Strategic power-ups to clear blocks and boost scores
  • Earn coins through gameplay or rewarded ads
  • Global leaderboards and achievements via Game Center
  • No intrusive pop-up ads during gameplay
Features
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Block+ redefines the block-clearing experience by blending timeless mechanics with strategic power-ups and global competition. Two Distinct Worlds to Master: • Star Blocks (Gravity Mode): Experience the thrill of the descent. Rotate and align falling shapes in this high-tempo challenge. Keep your cool as the speed increases and the board fills up! • Cyber Blocks (Strategy Mode): A deep test of foresight and planning. Strategically place shapes on the grid to complete full rows and columns. In this mode, wisdom is your greatest weapon. Power-Up Your Gameplay: Don't let a difficult situation end your streak. Use your earned coins to activate game-changing items: • Clear specific blocks or reset sections of the board. • Boost your score multipliers to reach new heights. • Save your progress in critical moments to keep the challenge going. Player-First Economy: • Earn as You Play: Collect coins through gameplay or by choosing to watch rewarded ads. • Support the Developer: Optional coin packs are available for those who want to power up instantly. • No Forced Ads: We value your flow. There are no intrusive pop-up ads during your puzzle sessions. Global Competition: Block+ is fully integrated with Game Center. Track your rank on the global leaderboards, earn achievements, and challenge friends to beat your high score. Ready to master the gravity of the stars and the strategy of the grid? Download Block+ today!

About

Stackholm

A serene block-stacking game where players guide a character up a mountain. Progress is saved by reaching camps, and special items can be found to aid the ascent. The journey unfolds through various atmospheric environments, revealing a story through journal entries.

Highlights
  • Calm block-stacking gameplay
  • Progress saved at camps
  • Find helpful supplies
  • Climb through diverse environments
  • Unlock journal entries
  • No timers or pressure
Features
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Someone climbed this mountain before Stan. Her markers still point up. Stackholm is a calm block-stacking game. Hold, drag, and let go. Each block lands and becomes the mountain under Stan's feet. No timers. No pressure. Just the tower, the wind, and the sky. - Reach camps to lock in your progress and refill your hearts - Find the supplies she left behind: anchor a block, grow one huge, take a heart back - Climb from dusk foothills through mist, snow, and the northern lights - Read Stan's journal as her story unlocks, page by page - Leave anytime. Your tower is saved and waiting - Something is waiting at 100 meters Stackholm is free, with one optional ad you'll only ever see if you choose to save your tower after a fall. No banners. No purchases. One thumb, one mountain.

Screenshots

Block+3 screens
Stackholm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stackholm at none against Block+'s 2. Stackholm also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Block+ sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Stackholm 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 Block+ against 5.0 for Stackholm. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Block+ ships an update weekly, Stackholm every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Block+ versus Stackholm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlock+Stackholm
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQiang FuMICHAEL ANTHONY PAGANO

Customer experience

Block+

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

Stackholm

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Block+

One-time2
  • 1000 Coins$0.99
  • 5000 Coins$3.99
None

Stackholm

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Block+ free?
Block+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stackholm free?
Stackholm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Block+ or Stackholm?
Block+ and Stackholm are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Block+ or Stackholm have ads?
Both Block+ and Stackholm show ads.
Which is updated more often, Block+ or Stackholm?
Block+ ships an update weekly, and Stackholm every 3 days. Most recently, Block+ was updated on June 4, 2026 and Stackholm on September 18, 2026.

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