Comparison

Nova Stack vs ShikaPic

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

Head to head
About

Nova Stack

Features
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Build your score in a fast-paced cosmic arcade challenge! Nova Stack is a colorful arcade game where every move matters. Stack glowing cubes, survive longer, and climb the global rankings in an endless score attack experience. FEATURES • Fast and satisfying arcade gameplay • Global ranking competition • Multiple visual themes • Smooth neon-style graphics • Endless high-score challenge • Simple controls with deep score strategy Challenge yourself and discover how long you can survive in Nova Stack!

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ShikaPic

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Welcome to ShikaPic: Match Shapes, a picture puzzle adventure with two different ways to play. Every completed puzzle unlocks a new memory for the album. Discover cute animals, peaceful places, travel moments, sweet food, and many more colorful pictures. Why play ShikaPic? Two puzzle systems with different strategies: - In Shape Placement Mode, choose a block from the tray and place it on the board. Match each shape with the correct numbered area, complete the layout, and clear the puzzle. - In Layer Puzzle Mode, several colorful boards are stacked together. Clear the top layer to reach the next one. Keep solving until every layer is removed and the hidden picture is revealed. Features: - Simple controls that are easy to learn. - Drag-and-place shape gameplay - Relaxing gameplay with thoughtful challenges - Multi-layer boards to clear - Hidden pictures waiting to be revealed - A cute story about lost memories - Colorful levels with simple controls - Relaxing challenges for short play sessions Solve each board, restore every picture, and help complete the whole memory album. How many layers can you clear, and how many memories can you restore?

Screenshots

Nova Stack3 screens
ShikaPic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ShikaPic at none against Nova Stack's 1. ShikaPic also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Nova Stack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ShikaPic asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nova Stack ships an update weekly, ShikaPic fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Nova Stack versus ShikaPic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNova StackShikaPic
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB223 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developersung won kimRainbow 5s Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Nova Stack

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
None

ShikaPic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nova Stack free?
Nova Stack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShikaPic free?
ShikaPic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Nova Stack or ShikaPic have ads?
Nova Stack shows ads; ShikaPic does not.
Which is updated more often, Nova Stack or ShikaPic?
Nova Stack ships an update weekly, and ShikaPic fortnightly. Most recently, Nova Stack was updated on October 24, 2026 and ShikaPic on October 24, 2026.

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