Comparison

Stackbox vs Gluon

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

Head to head
About

Stackbox

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Stackbox is a read-it-later app that helps you save web pages, articles, blog posts, social media links, and YouTube links, then organize them for comfortable reading later. Found something you want to read but don’t have time right now? Save it to Stackbox and keep your links neatly collected for later. You can also manage RSS feeds in Stackbox. Add RSS feeds from your favorite blogs, news sites, magazines, and websites, and check new posts in one place. If you find something you want to revisit, you can bookmark it from your feed. Saved links are cleaned up for a better reading experience. Stackbox reduces ads and unnecessary elements, turning pages into a focused reading view. Adjust the theme and font size to create a reading environment that feels right for you. Highlight important passages and add notes as you read. You can translate English or foreign-language articles, and save content for offline reading. Organize saved articles with tags and categories. Use search to quickly find links, articles, and blog posts you saved before. With iCloud sync, your reading stays up to date across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, so you can continue naturally from any device. Stackbox was built to help you do more than just save good content. It helps you come back to it, read it properly, and keep it useful. Recommended for people who: Save articles, blog posts, news, social media links, or YouTube links often Want an RSS reader or feed reader to follow posts from their favorite sites Want to bookmark and organize things to read later Like highlighting important passages and taking notes while reading Want to translate foreign-language articles or save content for offline reading Want to continue reading across iPhone, iPad, and Mac with iCloud sync Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://equal-starflower-cc6.notion.site/Stackbox-30658b41d1748030ac22db17505f979d?source=copy_link

About

Gluon

This app provides a unified workspace for managing projects, tasks, and your daily schedule. It offers features like task prioritization, event planning, recurring routines, and a focus timer. Enjoy a private, offline experience with iCloud sync and progress analytics.

Highlights
  • Project and task management
  • Event planning with reminders
  • Recurring routines and streak tracking
  • Calendar view (week, month, timeline)
  • Focus timer (Pomodoro, stopwatch)
  • Mood logging and journaling
  • Progress analytics and reviews
  • File and photo attachments
Features
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Gluon — Projects, Tasks & Calendar Gluon helps you turn ideas into action. A clean, focused workspace for managing projects, tasks, and your daily schedule — all in one place. No account. No login. Just open and start. --- Everything you need, in one app. [v] Create projects with color labels and deadlines [v] Add tasks with priorities, tags, and reminders [v] Plan events with time, location, and reminders [v] Set recurring routines and track your streaks [v] View everything on a calendar — week, month, or timeline [v] Sync your Apple Calendar to see it all together [v] Focus timer with Pomodoro, stopwatch, and timer modes [v] Log your mood daily and write journal entries [v] Track custom metrics and see progress analytics [v] Weekly and monthly review to reflect on your progress [v] Attach files and photos to tasks, events, and metrics [v] Home screen widgets — today's tasks, calendar, and focus at a glance [v] Dark mode and light mode supported [v] Works across iPhone, iPad [v] icloud store Private by design. [v] No account required [v] Works fully offline [v] Your data stays on your device [v] Syncs privately via iCloud What's next. Apple Watch and desktop versions are on the way. Join now and grow with Gluon from the start. --- Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://coti-app.com/gluon/PRIVACY_POLICY

Screenshots

Stackbox4 screens
Gluon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Stackbox at 18.0 against Gluon's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Stackbox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Gluon sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stackbox ships an update every 4 days, Gluon every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Stackbox versus Gluon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStackboxGluon
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB57 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperYunJae Jeongjiung han

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Stackbox

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan7 Days trial$19.991 Year
2 purchases

Gluon

Subscriptions2
  • Gluon Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Gluon Pro$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Stackbox free?
Stackbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gluon free?
Gluon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stackbox or Gluon have ads?
Neither Stackbox nor Gluon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stackbox or Gluon?
Stackbox ships an update every 4 days, and Gluon every 2 days. Most recently, Stackbox was updated on October 10, 2026 and Gluon on October 16, 2026.

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