Comparison

Shape Merge! vs Market Stack

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

Head to head
About

Shape Merge!

A relaxing physics puzzle game where you drop shapes, merge matching ones to create larger forms, and aim for high scores. Enjoy satisfying chain reactions and strategic gameplay with no time limits.

Highlights
  • Merge matching shapes
  • Physics-based gameplay
  • Create combos and chain reactions
  • Earn coins and gems
  • Use powerful boosts
  • Daily rewards and bonuses
  • Relaxing gameplay
Features
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Shape Merge! is a relaxing and addictive physics puzzle game where simple shapes combine into bigger, more powerful forms. Drop shapes into the play area, watch them bounce and stack, and merge matching shapes to create new ones. Plan your moves carefully, create chain reactions, and aim for the highest score before the board fills up! Easy to learn but challenging to master, Shape Merge! offers satisfying gameplay that you'll want to play again and again. FEATURES ◆ Merge matching shapes to create larger shapes ◆ Enjoy fun physics-based gameplay ◆ Create combos and chain reactions for huge scores ◆ Earn coins and gems through gameplay ◆ Use powerful boosts when you need a helping hand ◆ Complete daily rewards and collect bonuses ◆ Compete against yourself and beat your best score ◆ Relaxing gameplay with no time limits POWER-UPS Need a little help? ◆ Upgrade a shape instantly ◆ Remove any shape from the board ◆ Clear small shapes to create more space Whether you're looking for a quick break or an endless puzzle challenge, Shape Merge! delivers satisfying gameplay that's simple, relaxing, and endlessly replayable. How high can you score?

About

Market Stack

Features
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Stack your cart and test your balance in Market Stack, a playful physics-based grocery game where every item can tip the scales. Take on shopping list challenges, stay within budget, and carefully load everything from cereal boxes and cans to fruit and frozen food without letting too many groceries fall. Complete levels to unlock new bags, earn up to three stars for tidy stacking, or jump into Endless mode and chase your highest score. Simple to pick up, satisfyingly unpredictable, and increasingly challenging, Market Stack turns an everyday grocery run into a test of skill, strategy, and steady hands.

Screenshots

Shape Merge!4 screens
Market Stack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Market Stack at every 10 days against Shape Merge!'s every 3 weeks. 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. Shape Merge! sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Market Stack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shape Merge! ships an update every 3 weeks, Market Stack every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Shape Merge! versus Market Stack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShape Merge!Market Stack
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size205 MB84 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperPlayDate Digital Inc.Mathew DeLong

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Shape Merge!

One-time5
  • Small Pack Gem$0.99
  • Starter Bundle$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
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  • Medium Pack Gem$2.99
  • Mega Pack$9.99
1 purchases

Market Stack

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is Shape Merge! free?
Shape Merge! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Market Stack free?
Market Stack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shape Merge! or Market Stack have ads?
Both Shape Merge! and Market Stack show ads.
Which is updated more often, Shape Merge! or Market Stack?
Shape Merge! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Market Stack every 10 days. Most recently, Shape Merge! was updated on October 8, 2026 and Market Stack on October 25, 2026.

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