# Stack Smash vs Carnival Blast!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stack Smash at 74% against Carnival Blast!'s 51%. Stack Smash also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and chart position (#82 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stack Smash sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Carnival Blast! sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 7.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Stack Smash's written reviews are positive against 51% of Carnival Blast!'s.

Stack Smash ships an update every 5 days, Carnival Blast! weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stack Smash | Carnival Blast! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-smash-3d-puzzle-game/id6784602967/reviews)** | [4.7 (7.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carnival-blast/id6788997049/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **41K** | 7.5K |
| Positive reviews | **73.8% of reviews** | 51.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#82** | — |
| Size | 375 MB | 319 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tripledot Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1191319103) | [Hacngoc Manh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1675472765) |

## What reviewers say

### Stack Smash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-smash-3d-puzzle-game/id6784602967)

**Currently charting:** #82 Top Free · Puzzle, #85 Top Free · Casual, #185 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 10 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 11 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 13 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 8 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 12 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 6 | $99.99 | one-time |


### Carnival Blast!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carnival-blast/id6788997049)

A physics puzzle game where you aim and shoot to knock down blocks, cans, and towers. Master each level with skillful shots to achieve satisfying crashes and clear all targets.

**Highlights:** Aim and shoot mechanics, Physics-based destruction, Knock down blocks, cans, and towers, Skillful level mastery, Satisfying crash effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Screw Favor | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rescue Booster Bomb | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rescue Booster Three Ball | $3.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Gold 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Great Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stack Smash free?

Stack Smash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Carnival Blast! free?

Carnival Blast! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Stack Smash or Carnival Blast!?

Stack Smash is rated higher. Stack Smash averages 4.9 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while Carnival Blast! averages 4.7 from 7.5K ratings.

### Do Stack Smash or Carnival Blast! have ads?

Both Stack Smash and Carnival Blast! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stack Smash or Carnival Blast!?

Stack Smash ships an update every 5 days, and Carnival Blast! weekly. Most recently, Stack Smash was updated on October 18, 2026 and Carnival Blast! on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*