Comparison

Stack Star vs Gem Craft!

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

Head to head
About

Stack Star

A strategy-based puzzle game where players move colorful blocks between columns to organize them by color. It offers hundreds of handcrafted logic puzzles with simple mechanics that become challenging to master.

Highlights
  • Unique color stacking gameplay
  • Organize blocks by color
  • Hundreds of logic puzzles
  • Easy to learn, challenging to master
  • Smooth animations and satisfying interactions
  • Discover new mechanics
Features
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Stack Star Think ahead, stack smart, and master every puzzle! Welcome to Stack Star, a fresh and satisfying puzzle experience where strategy is the key to success. Move colorful blocks between columns and organize them by color. Every decision matters as you plan the perfect sequence to complete each level. Simple to learn yet full of clever challenges, Stack Star offers relaxing gameplay that rewards smart thinking and careful planning. Features * Unique color stacking gameplay * Organize blocks into matching color columns * Hundreds of handcrafted logic puzzles * Easy to play, challenging to master * Smooth animations and satisfying interactions * Discover new mechanics as you progress * Perfect for quick sessions or long puzzle marathons Can you find the perfect strategy and complete every level? Download Stack Star today and put your puzzle skills to the test!

About

Gem Craft!

Features
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Find your flow, match the colors, and enjoy the sparkle of a puzzle coming together. Gem Craft: 3D Art Puzzle combines satisfying gem sorting with colorful 3D creations. Rotate each model, move gems to their matching spaces, and watch a jumble of colors become a finished design. A SATISFYING LITTLE ESCAPE Enjoy the simple pleasure of bringing colors into place. From the first match to the final gem, every completed section brings the model closer to life. RELAXING COLORS, CLEVER MOVES Bright gems and playful designs make every puzzle inviting. Plan your moves, make room in the tray, and find a way through each colorful challenge. Tray space is limited, and you will need to finish before time runs out. DISCOVER SOMETHING NEW Bring animals, tasty treats, and everyday objects to life in 3D. Turn the model to explore every side and find where each color belongs. A LITTLE HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT Use boosters to tackle tricky moments and keep your puzzle moving. Each new layout gives you another chance to find a satisfying solution. Take a colorful break. Make your next match in Gem Craft!

Screenshots

Stack Star4 screens
Gem Craft!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Gem Craft! at daily against Stack Star's every 9 days. 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. Stack Star sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Gem Craft! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stack Star ships an update every 9 days, Gem Craft! daily. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Stack Star versus Gem Craft!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStack StarGem Craft!
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size361 MB388 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMoonstep GamesVolkan Tastan

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Stack Star

One-time10
  • Starter Pack$0.99
  • 1000 Coins$1.99
  • Star Bundle$4.99
Show 7 more
  • No Ads$7.99
  • Super Bundle$9.99
  • Mega Bundle$19.99
  • Giant Bundle$49.99
  • 50000 Coins$59.99
  • 100000 Coins$89.99
  • Ultimate Bundle$99.99
10 purchases

Gem Craft!

One-time10
  • Small Bundle$4.99
  • Fail Offer$4.99
  • No Ads$7.99
Show 7 more
  • Medium Bundle$9.99
  • No Ads Bundle$11.99
  • Large Bundle$19.99
  • Big Coin Package$29.99
  • Super Bundle$39.99
  • Super Coin Package$54.99
  • Mega Coin Package$99.99

Questions

Is Stack Star free?
Stack Star is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gem Craft! free?
Gem Craft! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stack Star or Gem Craft! have ads?
Both Stack Star and Gem Craft! show ads.
Which is updated more often, Stack Star or Gem Craft!?
Stack Star ships an update every 9 days, and Gem Craft! daily. Most recently, Stack Star was updated on November 13, 2026 and Gem Craft! on November 10, 2026.

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