Comparison

TapBlox! vs Merge Stack

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

Head to head
About

TapBlox!

An addictive block puzzle game where you strategically place blocks to clear rows and columns and beat your high score. Enjoy fast, relaxing gameplay with boosters, customizable themes, and the ability to challenge friends. Perfect for both quick sessions and long high-score runs.

Highlights
  • Strategic block placement
  • Clear full rows and columns
  • Boosters for tricky situations
  • Unlockable themes
  • Challenge friends and compare scores
  • Endless puzzle fun
Features
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Welcome to TapBlox! – the addictive block puzzle game you’ll want to play again and again. Place blocks strategically, clear full rows and columns, and keep beating your high score. Enjoy fast, relaxing gameplay that is easy to learn, yet becomes more challenging the longer you play. Why players love TapBlox!: * No forced ads while playing * Use powerful boosters to overcome tricky situations * Unlock exciting themes and customize your experience * Challenge friends and compare scores * Perfect for quick sessions or long high-score runs Whether you play for a few minutes or aim for the top score, TapBlox! delivers endless puzzle fun. Download now and see how far you can go!

About

Merge Stack

Features
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Slide. Merge. Pop! Merge Stack: Color Block is the satisfying color puzzle that's easy to learn and hard to put down. Swipe to slide the blocks across the board, line up matching colors, and stack five of the same color to make them burst. One clean rule, endless clever moves. Every swipe shifts the whole board, so the fun is in planning ahead. Set up chains, clear crowded columns, and keep your grid open for the next move. Simple to pick up, tricky to master.

Screenshots

TapBlox!4 screens
Merge Stack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TapBlox! at every 4 days against Merge Stack's every 2 months. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TapBlox! ships an update every 4 days, Merge Stack every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
TapBlox! versus Merge Stack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTapBlox!Merge Stack
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size139 MB238 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTommy GoossensKite Games

In-app purchases

None

TapBlox!

No in-app purchases

None

Merge Stack

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TapBlox! free?
TapBlox! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Merge Stack free?
Merge Stack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TapBlox! or Merge Stack have ads?
Both TapBlox! and Merge Stack show ads.
Which is updated more often, TapBlox! or Merge Stack?
TapBlox! ships an update every 4 days, and Merge Stack every 2 months. Most recently, TapBlox! was updated on October 31, 2026 and Merge Stack on October 25, 2026.

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