Comparison

StackGarden vs Gridflare

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

Gridflare

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Enter Gridflare, a neon strategy puzzle where every placement matters. Arrange colorful pieces on an 8x8 grid, complete rows and columns, and build consecutive clears into high-scoring combos. PLAN EVERY MOVE Drag one of three available pieces onto the board. Completed rows and columns disappear, creating room for your next move. The run ends when none of the remaining pieces fit, so careful planning is the key to a lasting score. A DISTINCTIVE NEON ARCADE Gridflare surrounds the board with a dark cyber-inspired interface, glowing cyan and magenta highlights, animated particles, responsive haptics, and an original synth soundtrack. Clear multiple lines to fill the screen with colorful score and combo effects. CHASE A NEW BEST Build combo multipliers, improve your personal record, and optionally submit scores to daily, monthly, and all-time global leaderboards. KEY FEATURES • Strategic 8x8 block-placement gameplay • Smooth drag controls with finger-offset positioning • Placement and line-clear previews • Consecutive-clear combo multipliers • Local high-score and active-game persistence • Daily, monthly, and all-time leaderboards • Sound, music, and haptic controls • Offline gameplay with score submission when connected • Complete puzzle gameplay available free, with optional coin and revive purchases HOW TO PLAY • Drag pieces from the tray onto empty grid spaces. • Fill a complete horizontal row or vertical column to clear it. • Clear multiple lines or make consecutive clears to increase your score. • Leave flexible space for the next set of pieces. TERMS: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

StackGarden4 screens
Gridflare4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Gridflare at 13.0 against StackGarden's 26.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Gridflare sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
StackGarden versus Gridflare: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStackGardenGridflare
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.213.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCHRISTOPHER BEN FAVEROJorge Alves

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
4 purchases

Gridflare

One-time4
  • Single Revive$0.99
  • 500 Coins$2.99
  • 1000 Coins$4.99
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  • 2500 Coins$9.99

Questions

Is StackGarden free?
StackGarden is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gridflare free?
Gridflare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do StackGarden or Gridflare have ads?
Neither StackGarden nor Gridflare shows ads.

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