Comparison

Ordinal vs StackGarden

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

Head to head
About

Ordinal

Features
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Ordinal is a fast, satisfying number puzzle built for quick matches and friendly competition. Play Solo to practice and improve your speed, or grab friends and play locally: • 2P Duel — head-to-head battles • 4P Free-For-All (iPad) — everyone for themselves • 4P Teams (iPad) — 2v2 competition Each match is short, clean, and easy to start—perfect for family game night, couch competition, or a quick break. Features • Solo play for personal improvement • Local 2-player duels • Local 4-player party modes on iPad (FFA + Teams) • Multiple grid sizes for different difficulty levels • Session-based scoring for multiplayer (best-of series) • Minimal, Apple-native design If you enjoy fast games, simple rules, and competitive rounds, Ordinal is built for you.

About

StackGarden

Features
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`StackGarden is a relaxing puzzle game where every drop matters. Place plant tiles carefully, match sets to clear space, and build longer combo chains for higher scores. Features: • Easy to learn, skill-based stacking and matching • Daily goals and progression rewards • Unlockable cosmetic themes • Smooth haptics and polished sound effects • iCloud sync support for your game progress Designed for quick sessions or long high-score runs, StackGarden rewards precision, planning, and flow.`

Screenshots

Ordinal4 screens
StackGarden4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ordinal at none against StackGarden's 6. Ordinal also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.2). On price, ads 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. StackGarden sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Ordinal asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Ordinal versus StackGarden: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrdinalStackGarden
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVisar IsufiCHRISTOPHER BEN FAVERO

In-app purchases

None

Ordinal

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

StackGarden

One-time6
  • Pocket Coin Pack$0.99
  • Starter Coin Pack$1.99
  • Japanese Garden$1.99
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  • Neon Greenhouse$1.99
  • Desert Succulents$1.99
  • Supporter Pack$2.99

Questions

Is Ordinal free?
Ordinal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StackGarden free?
StackGarden is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ordinal or StackGarden have ads?
Neither Ordinal nor StackGarden shows ads.

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