Comparison

Captain Smash vs Stack Smash

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

Head to head
About

Captain Smash

Tap to fire a cannon and knock down stacked objects in this physics-based puzzle game. Strategically use limited cannonballs to clear each level, enjoying satisfying destruction effects and earning coins for boosters. Face increasingly challenging levels and bonus rounds for a true test of skill.

Highlights
  • One-finger tap controls
  • Knock down various objects
  • Unique destruction physics
  • Collect coins and boosters
  • Challenging levels and bonus rounds
Features
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Captain Smash is a bossy orange pirate cat with one rule on his ship: nothing stays standing. See that stack of crates, barrels, and jars piled up on his deck? He wants it gone, and he's handing you the cannon to do it. Here's how it works. Tap to fire, and knock the whole pile down. One finger, easy to pick up whenever you've got a minute. You only get so many cannonballs each level, so you can't just blast away. Every stack has to come down before you run out, which turns each level into a fun little puzzle. The best part is what happens when stuff breaks. Wood splinters, ice cracks and shatters, stone chips off, and jars burst in a splash of color across the sand. Every shot is satisfying, and you'll want to line up the next one right away. The Captain isn't out there alone. He's got a wide-eyed black crew cat who isn't so sure about all this, and a little blue bird who won't stop chirping. You fire, they cheer, and the Captain takes the credit. Levels get trickier as you go, with tighter angles and tougher bonus rounds when you want a real challenge. Earn coins along the way and grab boosters for the piles that just won't budge. • One finger — tap to fire • Knock down crates, barrels, cans, jars, and blocks • Wood, ice, stone, and glass each break their own way • Captain Smash, his crew cat, and a little blue bird • Coins and boosters for the stubborn stacks • Trickier levels and harder bonus rounds Free smash game. The Captain's deck is a mess — grab the cannon and smash it clean.

About

Stack Smash

Launch a cannon to smash through stacks of farmyard objects in this physics-based puzzle game. Enjoy satisfying destruction and clever level designs with simple controls. Explore a cozy farm festival with cute characters and bright visuals.

Highlights
  • Aim, shoot, and smash gameplay
  • Satisfying physics-based destruction
  • Clever puzzle levels with limited shots
  • Colorful farm objects to smash
  • Cozy farm festival locations
  • Simple controls and rewarding precision
Features
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Welcome to the farm’s biggest little smash festival! Aim your cannon, line up the perfect shot, and smash through stacks of barrels, crates, jam jars, hay bales, fruit, veggies, and other farmyard goodies. Every cannon shot can send objects flying, trigger satisfying chain reactions, and bring the whole structure crashing down. Each level is a playful physics puzzle where every shot matters. Look for the weak spot, choose the best angle, and shoot your way through clever stacks and tricky obstacles. Some levels can be cleared with one perfect smash, while others require careful aim, smart puzzle solving, and a few well-placed cannonballs. Enjoy satisfying physics-based destruction as wood tumbles, jars shatter, barrels roll, and colorful farm objects bounce across the level. With simple shoot-and-smash controls, Stack Smash is easy to learn, relaxing to play, and full of fun physics puzzles to master. Explore a cozy farm festival filled with barns, market stalls, balloons, and cute farmhand characters. Take on new levels, discover new things to smash, and keep the festival moving with every successful shot. GAME FEATURES - Fun aim, shoot, and smash cannon gameplay - Satisfying physics-based destruction - Clever puzzle levels with limited shots - Colorful stacks, obstacles, and structures to knock down - Fruit, vegetables, hay, jars, barrels, crates, and more to smash - Cozy farm festival locations - Cute and friendly farmhand characters - Simple controls with rewarding precision shots - Bright 3D visuals and playful animations - Quick puzzle levels for playing anytime The cannon is loaded, the targets are stacked, and the farm festival is ready. Aim carefully, shoot the cannon, and smash your way through every level in Stack Smash!

Screenshots

Captain Smash4 screens
Stack Smash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Captain Smash at 90% against Stack Smash's 74%. Stack Smash's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and chart position (#91 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Captain Smash sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Stack Smash sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stack Smash holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stack Smash has 41K ratings behind it against 5.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 90% of Captain Smash's written reviews are positive against 74% of Stack Smash's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Captain Smash versus Stack Smash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCaptain SmashStack Smash
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (5.6K ratings)4.9 (41K ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.2% of reviews — better73.8% of reviews
Number of ratings5.6K41K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 5 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#91 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size398 MB375 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMOBILEVERSE DIJITAL HIZMETLER LIMITED SIRKETITripledot Studios

Customer experience

Captain Smash

All ratings5,581 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral3.5%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive90.2%
Neutral2.4%
Negative7.3%

Stack Smash

All ratings41,085 ratings
Positive98.7%
Neutral0.3%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews332 reviews
Positive73.8%
Neutral4.5%
Negative21.7%

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Captain Smash

One-time15
  • Starter Bundle$0.99
  • 1,000 Coins$1.99
  • Fail Offer$6.99
Show 12 more
  • 5,000 Coins$7.99
  • No Ads$7.99
  • Captain Pass No Ads Owner$9.99
  • Sailor Bundle$9.99
  • Captain Pass Standard$11.99
  • No Ads Bundle$11.99
  • 10,000 Coins$14.99
  • Captain Bundle$19.99
  • 25,000 Coins$29.99
  • Admiral Bundle$49.99
  • 50,000 Coins$54.99
  • 100,000 Coins$99.99
12 purchases

Stack Smash

One-time12
  • Special Offer 1$1.99
  • Special Offer 10$2.99
  • Special Offer 11$4.99
Show 9 more
  • Special Offer 2$7.99
  • Special Offer 102 variants$9.99
  • Special Offer 13$12.99
  • Special Offer 8$14.99
  • Special Offer 3$14.99
  • Special Offer 12$19.99
  • Special Offer 4$29.99
  • Special Offer 5$49.99
  • Special Offer 6$99.99

Questions

Is Captain Smash free?
Captain Smash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stack Smash free?
Stack Smash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Captain Smash or Stack Smash?
Stack Smash is rated higher. Captain Smash averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while Stack Smash averages 4.9 from 41K ratings.
Do Captain Smash or Stack Smash have ads?
Both Captain Smash and Stack Smash show ads.
Which is updated more often, Captain Smash or Stack Smash?
Captain Smash ships an update every 5 days, and Stack Smash every 5 days. Most recently, Captain Smash was updated on October 18, 2026 and Stack Smash on October 19, 2026.

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