Comparison

Stackbound vs Fudemichi

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

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About

Stackbound

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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

Fudemichi

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"Trace every line in a single stroke" โ€” that's the only rule. Fudemichi is a one-stroke line-drawing puzzle brushed in the style of Japanese ink painting. Five minutes on the train or ten minutes before sleep โ€” it's just the right size of brain exercise for a quiet moment in your day. TODAY'S STROKE โ€” A NEW PUZZLE EVERY DAY One puzzle a day, playable only on that day. Keep your streak going to earn free hints and unlock honorary titles along the way. 240 HANDCRAFTED STAGES + ENDLESS MODE From gentle warm-up shapes to knotty brain-benders, every single stage is verified to be solvable. And in Endless mode, a brand-new board is generated every time you play, so the puzzles never run out. THE ART OF THE BRUSH LIFT From Chapter 7 onward, special "brush-lift" stages appear: you may lift the brush exactly once and continue from another dot. Deciding where to split your two strokes adds a whole new layer of puzzling. DESIGNED TO FEEL WONDERFUL Rich black ink flows along the lines as you trace, complete with the dry-brush texture of real calligraphy. Each move plays the next note of a melody, so clearing a board completes a short musical phrase. Made a mistake? Simply trace back over your last line to undo it โ€” errors are never punished. PLAY WITH PEACE OF MIND - Fully playable offline, no connection required - Ads never appear on the puzzle screen itself - Reward videos for hints are entirely optional to watch - No in-app purchases: every stage is free from start to finish Whether you want relaxing brain training, a mindful moment of zen, or simply a beautiful way to pass the time โ€” pick up the brush and draw today's stroke.

Screenshots

Stackbound4 screens
Fudemichi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fudemichi at none against Stackbound's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Stackbound sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Fudemichi asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Stackbound versus Fudemichi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStackboundFudemichi
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size4 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristian PedersenERI MUNAKATA

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Stackbound

One-time1
  • Stackbound Lifetime$4.99
None

Fudemichi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stackbound free?
Stackbound is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fudemichi free?
Fudemichi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stackbound or Fudemichi have ads?
Both Stackbound and Fudemichi show ads.

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