Comparison

Stackdown vs WordSum

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

Head to head
About

Stackdown

Unstack letters to reveal hidden words in this unique puzzle game. Combine tile-digging mechanics with word-finding challenges. Solve daily puzzles and aim for high scores by using fewer hints.

Highlights
  • Unstack tiles to find words
  • Solve 5-letter word puzzles
  • Daily handcrafted puzzles
  • Hint system for assistance
  • No time pressure gameplay
  • Minimalist design
Features
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Clear the stack. Find the words. Beat the puzzle. Stackdown is a brand-new kind of word game that combines the satisfying tile-digging of Mahjong Solitaire with the thrill of cracking 5-letter words. HOW IT WORKS • Tiles are stacked in layers — only exposed tiles can be picked • Tap letters to fill the word rack and spell the hidden word • Clear one word to unlock deeper tiles and reveal the next • Solve all words to complete the puzzle DAILY PUZZLES A new handcrafted puzzle drops every day. Come back daily to keep your streak alive. HINTS WHEN YOU'RE STUCK Swipe to reveal a clue for the current word. But use fewer hints to earn a better score — can you solve it without any? WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT ‣ Quick to learn, deeply satisfying to master ‣ No time pressure — think at your own pace ‣ Perfect for a coffee break or commute ‣ Beautiful minimalist design ‣ No accounts, no social — just you and the puzzle If you love Wordle, Mahjong Solitaire, or any game that makes you think, Stackdown is your next obsession.

About

WordSum

Features
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Every letter has a value. Spell a word that hits the target number exactly. It sounds simple — then you're chasing that perfect word. The values are printed on the tiles, so there's nothing to memorize and no math in your head — a running total does it for you. Just find the word that lands the number. • A new Daily puzzle every day — build your streak • Endless mode — keep solving as it ramps up • Budget mode — pack the longest word under the cap • Themed Word Packs: Animals, Food, Space, Sports • Fully offline. No account. Play anywhere. • Color-blind friendly, one-handed, calm and satisfying Words That Count.

Screenshots

Stackdown4 screens
WordSum4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: WordSum at none against Stackdown's shown. On price, update cadence, 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. Stackdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and WordSum sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stackdown ships an update every 11 days, WordSum weekly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Stackdown versus WordSum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStackdownWordSum
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (36 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings36 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKuantark Co., LtdSeif Ibrahim

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Stackdown

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$9.99
10 purchases

WordSum

One-time10
  • Food Pack$0.99
  • Space Pack$0.99
  • Sports Pack$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Wood Skin$0.99
  • Neon Skin$0.99
  • Candy Skin$0.99
  • Retro Skin$0.99
  • 10 Hints Pack$0.99
  • 30 Hints Pack$1.99
  • Everything Bundle$4.99

Questions

Is Stackdown free?
Stackdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WordSum free?
WordSum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stackdown or WordSum have ads?
Stackdown shows ads; WordSum does not.
Which is updated more often, Stackdown or WordSum?
Stackdown ships an update every 11 days, and WordSum weekly. Most recently, Stackdown was updated on November 5, 2026 and WordSum on November 5, 2026.

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