# Cup Chase vs Category Stack

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cup Chase at weekly against Category Stack's every 3 months. Cup Chase also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Category Stack's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cup Chase sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Category Stack sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Cup Chase against 4.9 for Category Stack. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Category Stack has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Cup Chase ships an update weekly, Category Stack every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cup Chase | Category Stack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cup-chase-shell-game/id6769632714/reviews)** | [4.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/category-stack-word-solitaire/id6794010218/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **15** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bao Huynh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877019792) | [Kerim Sabuncugil](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712118898) |

## What reviewers say

### Cup Chase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cup-chase-shell-game/id6769632714)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 6 Revives | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Quick Ad Break | $2.99 | one-time |
| 20 Revives | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 Revives | $4.99 | one-time |


### Category Stack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/category-stack-word-solitaire/id6794010218)

A relaxing word puzzle game that combines solitaire mechanics with category sorting. Players stack word cards into their correct categories to clear the board before running out of moves. Offers over 1000 categories and daily rewards.

**Highlights:** Solitaire-like gameplay, Category sorting puzzles, 1000+ categories, Daily rewards and bonuses, Offline play, Helpful boosters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini Coin Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| Paint Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Coin Package | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mega Coin Package | $29.99 | one-time |
| Giant Coin Package | $54.99 | one-time |
| Giant Bundle | $79.99 | one-time |
| Epic Coin Package | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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.

### Which has better reviews, Cup Chase or Category Stack?

Cup Chase is rated higher. Cup Chase averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Category Stack averages 4.9 from 15 ratings.

### 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 weekly, and Category Stack every 3 months. Most recently, Cup Chase was updated on October 31, 2026 and Category Stack on November 1, 2026.

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