Stackdown vs WordSum
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Unstack tiles to find words
- Solve 5-letter word puzzles
- Daily handcrafted puzzles
- Hint system for assistance
- No time pressure gameplay
- Minimalist design
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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.
WordSum
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
Stackdown ships an update every 11 days, WordSum weekly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | Stackdown | WordSum |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (36 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 36 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kuantark Co., Ltd | Seif Ibrahim |
In-app purchases
Stackdown
- Remove Ads$9.99
WordSum
- Food Pack$0.99
- Space Pack$0.99
- Sports Pack$0.99
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- 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









