Stack Category! vs Shape in Shape
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stack Category!
Engage in a captivating category sorting puzzle where you strategically move cards to fill columns with single categories. Plan your moves carefully to overcome unique obstacles and clever mechanics across hundreds of handcrafted levels. Experience simple yet rewarding gameplay that challenges your puzzle-solving skills.
- Move cards between columns
- Fill columns with single categories
- Timed level challenges
- Unique obstacles and mechanics
- Hundreds of handcrafted levels
- Simple yet rewarding gameplay
Read full descriptionHide full description
Welcome to your new favorite category sorting puzzle! • Move cards between columns •Fill each column with a single category • Plan every move before time runs out • Beat unique obstacles and clever mechanics • Unlock hundreds of satisfying handcrafted levels • Enjoy simple gameplay with rewarding challenges Easy to learn, challenging to master! Every level is a new category puzzle waiting to be solved. Can you sort every category? Download Stack Category! and put your puzzle skills to the test! Need help? Reach out to us at contact@talemonster.games
Shape in Shape
Read full descriptionHide full description
Jump into the colorful world of Shape in Shape! The main goal is to match shapes into their correct spots to clear space on the board and beat the level. It is about much more than just placing pieces though. The game is packed with fun colors and smooth animations that make every move feel incredibly satisfying. You will definitely need some sharp strategical thinking to figure out the best order to play your shapes. As you play through hundreds of amazing levels, you will face a ton of unique features and obstacles that keep things exciting. You will have to smash through tricky ice blocks, figure out how to open locked shutters, and solve the clever shape-in-shape mechanics. There is always a new surprise waiting to test your brain as you progress. Plan your moves carefully and get ready to enjoy a totally fresh and impressive puzzle experience!
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shape in Shape at none against Stack Category!'s 7. Shape in Shape also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 4 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Stack Category! sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Shape in Shape asks for nothing beyond the download.
Stack Category! ships an update every 4 days, Shape in Shape daily. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stack Category! | Shape in Shape |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 372 MB | 183 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 12+ |
| Developer | TaleMonster Games | Popcore GmbH |
In-app purchases
Stack Category!
- Mini Coin Pack$1.99
- Remove Ads Offer$7.99
- Small Coin Pack$7.99
Show 4 moreShow fewer
- Medium Coin Pack$14.99
- Large Coin Pack$29.99
- Mega Coin Pack$54.99
- Extreme Coin Pack$99.99
Shape in Shape
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Stack Category! free?
Is Shape in Shape free?
Do Stack Category! or Shape in Shape have ads?
Which is updated more often, Stack Category! or Shape in Shape?
Other comparisons















