Comparison

Skyburst vs Slice and Stack

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

Head to head
About

Skyburst

Experience a serene match-3 puzzle game focused on satisfying bursts and classic tile-matching. Navigate handcrafted levels with unique celestial tiles and earn powerful cosmic tools. Enjoy a calming soundtrack and zero interruptions for a focused, relaxing play session.

Highlights
  • Cosmic Tool Belt with unique power-ups
  • 99 handcrafted levels across three sky regions
  • Aurora Borealis Challenges with dynamic hazards
  • The Duch companion tile for unique bursts
  • Original orchestral-chiptune soundtrack
  • Daily Challenges with leaderboards
  • Clean, satisfying match-3 gameplay
Features
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Skyburst is a clean, uplifting match-3 puzzle game built for people who love classic tile-matching and satisfying bursts — but want none of the noise. No ads. No in-app purchases. No interruptions. Just smooth, relaxing puzzle play designed to help you unwind, focus, and find a little momentum in your day. What makes Skyburst different: Cosmic Tool Belt — Earn powerful tools like Moon Phase, Solar Flare, Nebula Spiral, Galaxy Swirl, and Supernova through skillful play Galactic Map — Navigate 99 handcrafted levels through a constellation star map across three sky regions: Dawn, Twilight, and Zenith Aurora Borealis Challenges — Special stages every 10 levels with dynamic light-wave hazards The Duch — Your rare cosmic companion tile that triggers unique burst patterns Original Soundtrack — An orchestral-chiptune hybrid score composed specifically for Skyburst Daily Challenges — Freshly seeded puzzles every day with their own leaderboard What you'll experience: Clean, fast, satisfying match-3 gameplay with six unique celestial tile types Calming visuals and sky-bright burst effects with handcrafted animations Zero ads, zero purchases, zero pressure Galaxies to explore and universes to unlock A leaderboard for when you're ready to rise Designed for clarity, focus, and quick play sessions Skyburst is part of the Chase Your Sky universe — a small, human-first studio building games and tools that help people feel a little lighter, clearer, and more grounded. Every match, burst, and animation is tuned by hand to create a clean, responsive rhythm. Levels are fun on the first try but genuinely challenging to master — earning three stars across the galaxy will take focus, strategy, and a little sky-chasing grit. And somewhere above it all, The Duch watches your rise with cosmic amusement. The sky isn't just a backdrop — it's the path you carve, one burst at a time.

About

Slice and Stack

Features
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SLICE and STACK — The Precision Cutting Game Slice beautiful 3D objects in half with surgical precision. Choose from 30 unique blades, master 50+ real-world materials, and build the tallest tower from your cut pieces. SLICE IT Draw your cut line across stunning 3D objects — jade, crystal, diamond, plasma, and more. Every material behaves differently. Use water cooling for hard materials, pick the right blade, and aim for the perfect 50/50 split. STACK IT Every piece you cut gets stacked onto your tower. Choose wisely — bigger pieces score more points but can destabilize your tower. Balance risk and reward as your tower grows taller with each level. 30 UNIQUE BLADES Start with a Laser and Katana, then unlock Diamond Saw, Plasma Cutter, Ice Blade, Flame Sword, and 24 more — all the way up to the devastating Big Bang blade. Each blade cuts differently with unique visual effects, trail patterns, and debris. 50+ REAL MATERIALS Cut through Oak Wood, Granite, Gold, Crystal, Obsidian, Ruby, Diamond, Plasma Core, Meteorite, and more. Each material has real-world density, hardness, and friction that affects how your blade performs. LEARN WHILE YOU PLAY Every material and blade comes with fascinating real-world science trivia. Did you know diamonds form 100 miles deep under 725,000 PSI? Or that a katana's edge has 65,000+ layers of steel? 4 GAME MODES • CLASSIC — Slice & Stack through 55 levels of increasing difficulty • ZEN — No pressure, just relaxing cuts at your own pace • CHALLENGE — Multi-cut targets with tight tolerances • DUEL — Compete against phantom rivals for precision bragging rights FEATURES • Stunning 3D objects rendered in real-time • 8 unique scale types for weighing your cuts • Tower stability physics — keep your stack balanced • Hint system with smart 50/50 cut calculation • Water cooling system for hard materials • Beautiful neon noir visual style • Works in portrait and landscape on iPhone and iPad • Real science trivia for every material and blade Free to play with optional rewarded ads for power-ups, hints, and water cooling. How close to 50/50 can you cut? Download now and find out.

Screenshots

Skyburst4 screens
Slice and Stack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Skyburst at none against Slice and Stack's shown. Slice and Stack's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 days). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Skyburst ships an update every 3 days, Slice and Stack daily. The most recent releases landed on July 29, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Skyburst versus Slice and Stack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkyburstSlice and Stack
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChase Your Sky LLCPrateek Sharma

In-app purchases

None

Skyburst

No in-app purchases

None

Slice and Stack

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Skyburst free?
Skyburst is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Slice and Stack free?
Slice and Stack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Skyburst or Slice and Stack have ads?
Slice and Stack shows ads; Skyburst does not.
Which is updated more often, Skyburst or Slice and Stack?
Skyburst ships an update every 3 days, and Slice and Stack daily. Most recently, Skyburst was updated on July 29, 2026 and Slice and Stack on September 23, 2026.

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