# Puzzle Stack vs Brain Drop

The clearest difference is ads: Puzzle Stack at none against Brain Drop's shown. Puzzle Stack also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Brain Drop's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Puzzle Stack sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Brain Drop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Puzzle Stack against 5.0 for Brain Drop. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 9 respectively.

Puzzle Stack ships an update every 3 weeks, Brain Drop daily. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Puzzle Stack | Brain Drop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-stack-daily-brain-game/id6761409742/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-drop-match-and-stack/id6791673818/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 207 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Axiant Labs Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878314178) | [CHRISTOPHER JOHN HOOPER](https://appshunter.io/developer/6791673820) |

## What reviewers say

### Puzzle Stack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-stack-daily-brain-game/id6761409742)

Engage your mind with a collection of word, number, and logic puzzles. Enjoy daily challenges with unique games like Wordzy, Sudoku, and Crosswords, or explore endless levels in Word Jam and Arrows. Earn coins for hints and unlock achievements without ads or timers.

**Highlights:** Daily puzzles for Wordzy, Sudoku, Gridlock, Crossword, Word Jam for word finding challenges, Arrows logic puzzle, Puzzle archive for past games, In-game hints earned with coins, Achievement badges for challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |


### Brain Drop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-drop-match-and-stack/id6791673818)

A solitaire-inspired puzzle game where you match cards by color, shape, or character. Strategically stack cards to narrow down attributes and clear the board. Utilize goal cards and wildcard tools to overcome challenges and earn rewards.

**Highlights:** Attribute-matching card stacking, Standard and Speed game modes, Progressive rule introduction, Goal cards for strategic play, Wildcard tools, In-game rewards and currency, Optional rewarded videos

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Puzzle Stack free?

Puzzle Stack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Brain Drop free?

Brain Drop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Puzzle Stack or Brain Drop?

Brain Drop is rated higher. Puzzle Stack averages 4.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Brain Drop averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do Puzzle Stack or Brain Drop have ads?

Brain Drop shows ads; Puzzle Stack does not.

### Which is updated more often, Puzzle Stack or Brain Drop?

Puzzle Stack ships an update every 3 weeks, and Brain Drop daily. Most recently, Puzzle Stack was updated on November 13, 2026 and Brain Drop on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*