Comparison

Cup Chase vs Category Stack

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

Head to head
About

Cup Chase

Test your focus and reaction time in this fast-paced shell game. Follow the cup with the ball through increasingly difficult shuffles. Aim for a higher best level with quick, replayable sessions.

Highlights
  • Simple core gameplay
  • Level-based difficulty ramp
  • Short mobile sessions
  • Best-level progression
  • Clean visuals and sound feedback
  • Quick restart flow
Features
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Cup Chase is a fast-paced shell game built around one simple challenge: keep your eyes on the right cup. At the start of each round, the ball is revealed under a cup. Then the shuffle begins. Follow the movement, stay calm under pressure, and make the correct pick before your lives run out. As you progress, the game gets harder with faster swaps, more cups, and less room for mistakes. Every run is easy to start, quick to replay, and built around chasing a higher best level. Features: - Simple core gameplay that is easy to understand - Smooth level-based difficulty ramp - Short sessions made for mobile play - Best-level progression that rewards focus and consistency - Clean visuals, sound feedback, and quick restart flow Optional in-app purchases are available for revive packs. The shop also includes an option to remove quick ad breaks and a rewarded ad option for extra revives. If you enjoy focus games, reaction games, and quick skill-based challenges, Cup Chase is made for you.

About

Category Stack

Features
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Category Stack is a satisfying puzzle game where you solve puzzles by matching visual and word cards with the categories they belong to. Study each card carefully, discover the connection between them, and place each one into the correct category. Some cards use pictures, while others use words, challenging your logic, vocabulary, and ability to spot relationships. Every correct match brings you one step closer to completing the level. Game Features: Unique category-matching puzzle mechanic A fun mix of picture and word cards Simple to learn, increasingly strategic to master Fresh categories with clever obstacles and challenges Relaxing and rewarding gameplay you can enjoy anytime Can you find where every card belongs and complete all the categories?

Screenshots

Cup Chase4 screens
Category Stack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cup Chase at every 3 days against Category Stack'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. Cup Chase sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Category Stack sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cup Chase ships an update every 3 days, Category Stack every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Cup Chase versus Category Stack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCup ChaseCategory Stack
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB253 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBao HuynhBatuhan UCA

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Cup Chase

One-time4
  • 6 Revives$0.99
  • Remove Quick Ad Break$2.99
  • 20 Revives$2.99
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  • 50 Revives$4.99
7 purchases

Category Stack

One-time7
  • Gold Pack 1$1.99
  • Gold Pack 2$7.99
  • No Ads Pack$7.99
Show 4 more
  • Gold Pack 3$14.99
  • Gold Pack 4$29.99
  • Gold Pack 5$54.99
  • Gold Pack 6$99.99

Questions

Is Cup Chase free?
Cup Chase is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Category Stack free?
Category Stack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cup Chase or Category Stack have ads?
Both Cup Chase and Category Stack show ads.
Which is updated more often, Cup Chase or Category Stack?
Cup Chase ships an update every 3 days, and Category Stack every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cup Chase was updated on September 10, 2026 and Category Stack on September 13, 2026.

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