Shift & Stack vs Bin Balz
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shift & Stack
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Shift & Stack is a calming blocks sorting puzzle you can play in short breaks or long, zen sessions. Your goal is simple: move the top block, one tap at a time, until every stack is perfectly sorted by color. The challenge is in the planning. One rushed move can trap a color and force you to rethink the whole level. WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT • Easy to learn: tap to pick up and place the top block • Strategy-friendly: no timer, so you can think ahead • Plenty of puzzles: progress from gentle starters to tricky levels • Helpful tools: undo, restart, and optional extra stack when you’re stuck • Satisfying finishes: clean clears and smooth feedback HOW TO PLAY 1) Tap a stack to pick up the top block 2) Tap another stack to place it — only on the same color (and only if there’s space) 3) Win when each stack contains a single color Play to unwind, focus, and challenge your logic — one perfect sort at a time.
Bin Balz
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Bin Balz is a fast, colorful neon arcade game that challenges your reflexes, focus, and precision. Match falling sports balls to their correct glowing bins before time runs out. As you progress, new ball types unlock, speeds increase, and the challenge becomes more intense. Build combo streaks, trigger special power-ups, and aim for the highest score possible. Features Fast-paced neon arcade gameplay Multiple sports balls and matching bins 100 progressive levels with increasing difficulty Combo scoring system for bigger rewards Special power-ups including bonus, rainbow, magnet, bomb, and slow-time effects High-score tracking Game Center leaderboard support Rewarded ads for extra plays One-time unlock for unlimited play How to Play Drag each falling ball into the matching bin Score points and build combos for higher totals Reach the target score before time runs out Replay levels to improve your stars and score Easy to learn, challenging to master, and designed for quick, addictive arcade sessions. What’s New in This Version Added progressive level system with increasing score targets Added more sports balls and bins for deeper gameplay Improved neon visuals and power-up presentation Added level replay option and level progression saving Improved game over and level complete overlays Added settings options including sound, reset progress, reset high score, restore purchases, and help Improved HUD and iPhone layout Added real ball artwork support for gameplay and bins Multiple gameplay tuning and bug fixes
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shift & Stack at none against Bin Balz's 1. Shift & Stack also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). 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
Both are free to download. Bin Balz sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Shift & Stack asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Shift & Stack | Bin Balz |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | eitezaz ahmad | Kalyan Lakkavarapukota |
In-app purchases
Shift & Stack
No in-app purchases
Bin Balz
- Unlock Unlimited$3.99









