Comparison

Stackbound vs GridBurst

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

Head to head
About

Stackbound

Features
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Stackbound is the block puzzle that finally gives you a reason to keep playing. Drop blocks on a 10x10 grid, clear rows and columns, and chain combos for huge scores - then turn every game into a roguelike run. Every few line clears you draft one of three relics: refill cleared columns, triple every fifth clear, bank gold, and dozens more that stack into wild combos. Survive deep enough and a boss floor appears, bending the rules with locked cells, shorter racks, or score taxes you have to play around. No two runs feel the same. A daily seeded run gives everyone the same board, so you can chase the top of your local leaderboard. Between runs, persistent meta progress unlocks new relics and grid skins that carry forward - the deck of possibilities grows the more you play. FEATURES - 10x10 block puzzle with satisfying row and column clears - Roguelike runs: draft relics, build synergies, push your score - Boss floors every ten floors that change how you play - Daily seeded challenge with a local leaderboard - Persistent meta unlocks: new relics and grid skins - Endless mode for a relaxed score chase - One-handed portrait play, dark mode, and Dynamic Type support - Play free, or unlock Premium once to remove ads forever and open every skin and bonus relic slot Free to play with optional ads. Go Premium with a single one-time purchase - no subscriptions.

About

GridBurst

A vibrant block puzzle game designed for relaxation and ease of play. Enjoy a calming experience with straightforward mechanics.

Highlights
  • Simple block puzzle gameplay
  • Relaxing experience
  • Colorful design
  • Easy to learn
Features
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A colorful block puzzle game that's simple to learn and relaxing to play.

Screenshots

Stackbound4 screens
GridBurst3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: GridBurst at none against Stackbound's shown. GridBurst also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases 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. Stackbound sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and GridBurst sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Stackbound versus GridBurst: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStackboundGridBurst
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB7 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperChristian PedersenTHINKLAB LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Stackbound

One-time1
  • Stackbound Lifetime$4.99
1 purchases

GridBurst

One-time1
  • Daily Plus$3.99

Questions

Is Stackbound free?
Stackbound is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GridBurst free?
GridBurst is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stackbound or GridBurst have ads?
Stackbound shows ads; GridBurst does not.

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