Comparison

Shape Merge! vs STACK (3d84b4)

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

STACK (3d84b4)

A simple, addictive one-tap game where players stack blocks to build the tallest tower. Perfect placements increase combos and scores, while misses shrink the tower, leading to a game over if it falls completely.

Highlights
  • One-tap gameplay
  • Block stacking mechanic
  • Combo multiplier system
  • Increasing game speed
  • High score challenges
Features
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STACK is the most satisfying one-tap game you'll play today. A colorful block slides left and right. Tap anywhere to drop it onto the tower. The part that lines up stays - the rest falls away. Stack perfectly and your combo multiplies. Miss and your tower gets thinner. Let it slip completely and it's over. Simple. Addictive. Impossible to put down. HOW TO PLAY - Tap anywhere to drop the sliding block - Land it perfectly on the block below to keep full width - Perfect drops trigger a combo multiplier for bonus points - The block speeds up as your stack grows - How high can you go? One more try. Always one more try.

Screenshots

Shape Merge!4 screens
STACK (3d84b4)3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: STACK (3d84b4) at none against Shape Merge!'s 5. STACK (3d84b4) also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. STACK (3d84b4) asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Shape Merge! against 5.0 for STACK (3d84b4). Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shape Merge! ships an update every 3 weeks, STACK (3d84b4) daily. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Shape Merge! versus STACK (3d84b4): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShape Merge!STACK (3d84b4)
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size205 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlayDate DigitalKeti Elizbarashvili

Customer experience

Shape Merge!

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

STACK (3d84b4)

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
None

STACK (3d84b4)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shape Merge! free?
Shape Merge! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is STACK (3d84b4) free?
STACK (3d84b4) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shape Merge! or STACK (3d84b4)?
Shape Merge! and STACK (3d84b4) are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Shape Merge! or STACK (3d84b4) have ads?
Shape Merge! shows ads; STACK (3d84b4) does not.
Which is updated more often, Shape Merge! or STACK (3d84b4)?
Shape Merge! ships an update every 3 weeks, and STACK (3d84b4) daily. Most recently, Shape Merge! was updated on September 21, 2026 and STACK (3d84b4) on September 20, 2026.

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