Comparison

Block Stack vs Gift Sort

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

Head to head
About

Block Stack

Tap to stack blocks and build the tallest tower possible. Achieve perfect hits for multipliers and unlock new visual themes. Complete missions and daily streaks to earn rewards and climb the leaderboards.

Highlights
  • One-tap block stacking gameplay
  • Multiplier system up to x25
  • 12+ unlockable visual themes
  • Perks to modify gameplay
  • Daily missions and streaks
  • Game Center leaderboards
Features
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BlockStack — one-tap tower stacker built for the small moments. TAP TO STACK A block slides over your tower. Tap to drop it. Land it flush — perfect hit — and the multiplier climbs. Miss center and the block is trimmed to the overlap. Run out of space and the tower falls. COMBOS UP TO x25 NICE → GREAT → PERFECT → GODLIKE. Chain perfect drops up to a x25 multiplier. Every combo tier ships with its own callout, haptic, particle burst and sound. 12+ FULL-APP THEMES Sunny Sky, Bamboo Forest, Ocean Depths, Cyberpunk City, Galaxy Master and more. Themes replace the entire visual layer — blocks, background, music, buttons — and unlock as you climb the leaderboard. PERKS, MISSIONS, DAILY STREAKS Spend coins on perks that bend the rules: wider blocks, slower speed, double starting points, extra revives, perfect-radius assist. Daily missions and a 7-day streak chest keep you coming back. GAME CENTER LEADERBOARDS Climb the global high score. Compare best streaks with friends. Free to play. Optional coin packs available. No subscriptions, no recurring billing. Privacy Policy: https://codecake.app/privacy-policy/

About

Gift Sort

A 3D puzzle game where you match three identical gifts on shelves to clear them and discover new items. Enjoy a cozy shop environment with increasingly challenging layouts and helpful boosters.

Highlights
  • 3D goods sorting gameplay
  • Match three identical items
  • Clear crowded shelves
  • Discover hidden objects
  • Charming gift shop theme
  • Increasingly tricky layouts
  • Helpful boosters
Features
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Every shelf holds a little surprise. Find three matching gifts and make room for the next one. Gift Sort is a 3D goods sorting puzzle set in a cheerful gift shop. Bring identical items together, clear crowded shelves and uncover the objects tucked behind them. Toy robots, teddy bears, tiny plants and colorful keepsakes turn every puzzle into a playful little discovery. MATCH THREE, CLEAR THE SHELF Move gifts between shelves and line up three identical items to clear them. Look closely at shapes and colors, keep space for your next move and reveal the layer waiting behind each match. A COZY SHOP WITH A CLEVER CHALLENGE Enjoy the satisfaction of putting things in order while working through increasingly tricky shelf layouts. Easy-to-learn sorting controls make it simple to begin; choosing the right match keeps you thinking. LITTLE GIFTS, LOTS TO DISCOVER Explore a charming mix of toys, plants, kitchen favorites and other gift-shop finds. Each object brings its own shape, color and character to this triple match puzzle. HELP WHEN THE SHELVES GET TRICKY Use helpful boosters to get past difficult moments and keep your sorting adventure moving. Plan your moves, work around obstacles and find a place for every gift. If you enjoy goods sorting games, organizing puzzles and matching 3D objects, there is a shelf waiting for you in Gift Sort. Open the shop. Spot the match. Make a little room for joy.

Screenshots

Block Stack4 screens
Gift Sort4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Gift Sort at 5.0 against Block Stack's 2.0. Gift Sort also leads on ratings volume (24 vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Block Stack sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Gift Sort sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gift Sort holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gift Sort has 24 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Block Stack ships an update weekly, Gift Sort every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Block Stack versus Gift Sort: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlock StackGift Sort
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (24 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings124 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB408 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichal BabiczNarcade

Customer experience

Block Stack

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Gift Sort

All ratings24 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Block Stack

One-time4
  • 500 Coins$0.99
  • 1,500 Coins$1.99
  • 5,000 Coins$7.99
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  • 12,000 Coins$14.99
3 purchases

Gift Sort

One-time3
  • Banner Package$0.99
  • Battle Pass$6.99
  • Big Booster Pack$39.99

Questions

Is Block Stack free?
Block Stack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gift Sort free?
Gift Sort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Block Stack or Gift Sort?
Gift Sort is rated higher. Block Stack averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Gift Sort averages 5.0 from 24 ratings.
Do Block Stack or Gift Sort have ads?
Both Block Stack and Gift Sort show ads.
Which is updated more often, Block Stack or Gift Sort?
Block Stack ships an update weekly, and Gift Sort every 3 days. Most recently, Block Stack was updated on October 2, 2026 and Gift Sort on October 13, 2026.

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