Comparison

Stack Em vs Shape Merge

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

Head to head
About

Stack Em

Features
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Stack Em! is a simple, addictive block-stacking game. Tap to drop blocks and build the tallest tower you can — but be careful, one wrong move and it all comes crashing down. Drag to position your block, release to drop, and try to land it perfectly for bonus points. The higher you go, the harder it gets. Features: - Easy to pick up, hard to put down - Perfect placement bonus scoring - Satisfying physics and haptic feedback - Compete against your own high score How high can you stack?

About

Shape Merge

Features
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Welcome to Shape Merge: Block Puzzle – the ultimate shape-matching brain game that will test your logic and speed! Merge identical geometric shapes on a dynamic grid to unlock advanced figures and reach the highest score. Simple to learn but challenging to master, this puzzle offers an addictive experience for players of all ages. EXPLORE 3 EXCITING GAME MODES: • Classic Mode: Play against a shrinking grid and ticking timers. Quick thinking is required to survive! • Time Attack: Match shapes as fast as you can to restore the time limit and keep the game going. • Zen Garden: Relax with no timers or speed limits. Perfect for stress relief and casual puzzle solving. KEY FEATURES: • Intuitive Swipe & Merge Mechanics: Match circles, triangles, squares, hexagons, and more! • Apple Game Center Integration: Compete with friends and climb the global leaderboards for each mode. • Overtake Notifications: Get notified when someone beats your high score so you can reclaim your crown! • Customize Your Experience: Unlock beautiful themes, shape skins, and backgrounds in the shop. • Play Offline: No internet? No problem. Enjoy the full game anytime, anywhere. • Brain Training: Sharpen your spatial awareness, IQ, and strategic thinking with every move. Download Shape Merge today and start your geometric puzzle adventure!

Screenshots

Stack Em3 screens
Shape Merge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stack Em at none against Shape Merge's 6. Shape Merge's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.2). On price, ads 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. Shape Merge sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Stack Em asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 3 level
Stack Em versus Shape Merge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStack EmShape Merge
PriceFreeFree
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.216.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChris Houstonismail kirenli

In-app purchases

None

Stack Em

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Shape Merge

One-time6
  • Handful of Coins$0.99
  • Pile of Coins$1.99
  • Reklamları Kaldır$2.99
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  • Bag of Coins$3.99
  • Chest of Coins$5.99
  • Vault of Coins$7.99

Questions

Is Stack Em free?
Stack Em is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shape Merge free?
Shape Merge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stack Em or Shape Merge have ads?
Both Stack Em and Shape Merge show ads.

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