Comparison

Stack Balance vs Starlit

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

Head to head
About

Stack Balance

Features
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How high can you stack before it all comes crashing down? Stack Balance is pure physics fun - drop wooden blocks one by one and build the tallest tower you can. Every block lands with realistic weight and momentum. One wrong move and the whole thing tips over. - Real Physics Powered by SpriteKit, every drop feels different. Blocks bounce, slide, and wobble based on where they land. No two games play the same. - Two Ways to Play Endless Mode: Take your time and build as high as possible. No pressure, just pure stacking satisfaction. 60-Second Sprint: Race against the clock for the highest score. Every second counts. - Precision Timing Blocks swing across the top of the screen. Tap at the perfect moment to land cleanly. Master the timing to reach new heights. - Track Your Progress Personal best scores for each mode are saved automatically. Break your record and earn a celebration. - Clean and Simple No ads. No in-app purchases. No accounts needed. Just open and play. Whether you have 30 seconds or 30 minutes, Stack Balance is the perfect quick game that keeps you coming back for one more try. Download now and see how high you can go.

About

Starlit

Features
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Every puzzle. One price. No ads, no subscriptions, no accounts — ever. Starlit is the definitive way to play Star Battle, the beloved logic puzzle: place stars so every row, column and region has exactly the right number — and no two stars touch. WHY PEOPLE SWITCH TO STARLIT • Pay once (less than a coffee). Own everything. Forever. • 1,600+ puzzles from Beginner (5Ɨ5) to Master (14Ɨ14, 3 stars) • A new Daily Star puzzle every day — build your streak • Every puzzle has exactly one solution, solvable by pure logic • Hints that actually teach you techniques, never punish you • Interactive tutorial — from zero to hooked in three minutes • Beautiful in light & dark, gentle haptics, tiny download • 100% offline. 100% private: we collect no data at all. If you enjoy Sudoku, Nonograms, star-placement grid puzzles or the star puzzles from your newspaper, you'll feel right at home.

Screenshots

Stack Balance4 screens
Starlit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Stack Balance at Free against Starlit's $0.99. Stack Balance also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Stack Balance is free to download; Starlit costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Stack Balance versus Starlit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStack BalanceStarlit
PriceFree — better$0.99
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerꙓ 郭Carsten Vauth

In-app purchases

None

Stack Balance

No in-app purchases

None

Starlit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stack Balance free?
Stack Balance is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Starlit free?
Starlit costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stack Balance or Starlit have ads?
Neither Stack Balance nor Starlit shows ads.

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