Comparison

StackGarden vs Color Block Trace

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

Head to head
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.`

About

Color Block Trace

Features
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Color Block Trace is a minimalist observation and pattern recognition puzzle game inspired by cognitive challenges. Players briefly observe a set of color blocks, then identify and locate the identical combination in a shuffled grid as quickly as possible. The game features 100 progressively challenging levels where difficulty increases through grid size, display duration, and visual interference. Players earn scores based on completion time and accuracy, encouraging repeated play to beat personal high scores. Key Features: • 100 handcrafted levels with progressive difficulty • Minimalist Morandi color palette and clean interface • Observation + pattern recognition based gameplay • Local high score tracking and statistics • Pause, resume, and replay support • Achievement system rewarding speed and precision • Replay feature to review your best runs All game data is stored locally. The app does not collect personal data, require accounts, or use mandatory ads. The experience focuses purely on cognitive challenge, quick sessions, and relaxing visual design.

Screenshots

StackGarden4 screens
Color Block Trace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Color Block Trace at none against StackGarden's 6. Color Block Trace also leads on iOS requirement (15 vs 26.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. StackGarden sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Color Block Trace asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
StackGarden versus Color Block Trace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStackGardenColor Block Trace
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.215 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCHRISTOPHER BEN FAVEROꗭ萍 å¼ 

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
None

Color Block Trace

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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