Comparison

Words Explosion vs Stakko

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

Head to head
About

Words Explosion

Features
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WORD EXPLOSION – IGNITE YOUR WORD GAME PASSION! Experience one of the most exciting word puzzle games! Swipe across dynamic letter grids, discover hidden words, and watch them explode off the screen with satisfying effects. With over 1000 handcrafted levels, daily challenges, and competitive battle modes, Word Explosion delivers endless fun for puzzle lovers. EXPLOSIVE FEATURES MASSIVE WORD PUZZLE CONTENT Over 1000 handcrafted word search levels Fresh daily challenges with global leaderboards Endless Mode for unlimited word-finding fun New puzzles added regularly Topic packs including Movies, Animals, Food, and Geography BATTLE MODE – COMPETE WITH FRIENDS Challenge other players in exciting head-to-head word battles. Same puzzle for fair competition Climb competitive leagues: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond Build win streaks and rivalries Play asynchronous battles anytime Prove you're the fastest word finder SESSION STREAKS Track your best puzzle sessions and compete with players worldwide. Monitor scoring streaks across levels Beat your personal best records See your top sessions of all time Global daily challenge leaderboards Unlock achievements and exclusive badges SMART GAMEPLAY FEATURES Intelligent hint system when you're stuck Beautiful themes and explosive visual effects Offline gameplay - play anytime, anywhere Unlimited play with no energy or lives system Optional timed challenges Auto-save so you never lose progress BRAIN-BOOSTING WORD PUZZLES Words from 3 to 10 letters Dynamic grids from 4x4 to 10x10 Progressive difficulty Multiple word directions unlock as you advance Relaxing and challenging gameplay REWARDING PROGRESSION Stars and Coins currency system Unlock content through skill and achievements Collectible badges and cosmetic rewards Daily login bonuses Fair progression with no pay-to-win mechanics PERFECT FOR Word puzzle fans Brain game enthusiasts Competitive players Fans of Wordle, Wordscapes, Word Connect, and Word Cookies Players who enjoy relaxing word challenges FREE TO PLAY Hundreds of levels No lives or energy limits Optional rewarded ads Optional in-app purchases Premium content can also be unlocked through gameplay REGULAR UPDATES New daily challenges Regular content updates Monthly themed puzzle packs Seasonal events Improvements based on player feedback COMPETE ON THE LEADERBOARDS Daily Challenge rankings Session streak rankings Battle Mode leagues Achievement system Compare your progress with friends Download Word Explosion today and discover one of the most exciting word puzzle adventures. Can you reach the highest levels? Can you top the daily leaderboard? Can you defeat your friends in Battle Mode? The word explosion starts now!

About

Stakko

A relaxing block-sorting puzzle game where you slide numbered blocks to match specific column goals. Offers daily challenges, curated puzzles, and a timed mode for strategic gameplay. Designed for a clean and satisfying user experience.

Highlights
  • Daily block-sorting challenges
  • Easy, Medium, and Hard curated puzzles
  • Timed Gauntlet mode
  • Progress tracking with stats and streaks
  • Clean and relaxing interface
  • Supports iPhone and iPad
Features
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A brand new block puzzle, every single day. Stakko is the daily sorting puzzle that's simple to pick up and hard to put down. Slide and stack the numbered blocks so every column meets its goal — beat par, keep your streak alive, and come back tomorrow for a fresh challenge. WHY PLAYERS LOVE STAKKO - One new hand-crafted puzzle every day - Easy to learn in seconds, tricky to master - Calm, satisfying, and endlessly replayable - No pressure — play at your own pace MODES FOR EVERY MOOD - Daily — the fresh puzzle everyone plays today - Casual — unlimited puzzles, any time - Gauntlet — beat the clock and climb the leaderboards TRACK YOUR PROGRESS - Build daily streaks and beat your best scores - Compare runs on Game Center leaderboards - Share your results with friends Free to play, with an optional Stakko+ subscription to remove ads and support the game. Sort. Solve. Repeat. Download Stakko and start your streak today. Stakko+ is an auto-renewable subscription. Your Apple Account is charged at confirmation of purchase. It renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and you can manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://lukosappsllc.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://lukosappsllc.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Words Explosion4 screens
Stakko4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Words Explosion at 15.0 against Stakko's 17.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Words Explosion sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Stakko sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Words Explosion versus Stakko: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWords ExplosionStakko
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAvshalom SapirLuke McGinley

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Words Explosion

One-time4
  • Small Coin Pack$0.99
  • Coin Pack (Most Popular)$2.99
  • Remove Ads$5.99
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  • Large Coins Pack$5.99
2 purchases

Stakko

Subscriptions2
  • Stakko+ Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Stakko+ Yearly$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Words Explosion free?
Words Explosion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stakko free?
Stakko is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Words Explosion or Stakko have ads?
Both Words Explosion and Stakko show ads.

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