Comparison

Category Stack vs Zip Paint

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

Head to head
About

Category Stack

Features
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Category Stack is a satisfying puzzle game where you solve puzzles by matching visual and word cards with the categories they belong to. Study each card carefully, discover the connection between them, and place each one into the correct category. Some cards use pictures, while others use words, challenging your logic, vocabulary, and ability to spot relationships. Every correct match brings you one step closer to completing the level. Game Features: Unique category-matching puzzle mechanic A fun mix of picture and word cards Simple to learn, increasingly strategic to master Fresh categories with clever obstacles and challenges Relaxing and rewarding gameplay you can enjoy anytime Can you find where every card belongs and complete all the categories?

About

Zip Paint

Connect numbers in sequence to fill the board and reveal hidden images. This game offers over 1,000 levels of engaging logic puzzles with simple controls and increasing difficulty.

Highlights
  • Connect numbers in order
  • Fill every space on the board
  • Reveal hidden images
  • Over 1,000 handcrafted levels
  • Relaxing and intuitive gameplay
  • Play online or offline
Features
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Connect the numbers in order, fill every space on the board, and watch the hidden image come to life as you complete each level. Start at the first number, follow the sequence, and create the perfect path without leaving any empty spaces behind. As you progress, you'll discover increasingly clever layouts, more complex challenges, and hundreds of unique hidden images. Designed to be easy to learn and satisfying to master, Zip Paint combines simple controls with engaging logic puzzles and rewarding discoveries. With more than 1,000 levels to complete, there's always a new challenge waiting for you. How to Play • Connect the numbers in the correct order. • Draw a continuous path across the grid. • Fill every available space. • Complete the puzzle and reveal the hidden picture. • Discover new images as you progress. • Challenge yourself with increasingly difficult levels. Key Features • More than 1,000 handcrafted levels • Relaxing and intuitive gameplay • Challenging logic and path puzzles • Hidden pictures to reveal • Simple controls and smooth mechanics • Increasing difficulty and unique board designs • Play online or offline anytime Can you fill every square and uncover every hidden image? Download Zip Paint and start solving today!

Screenshots

Category Stack4 screens
Zip Paint4 screens

Verdict

The call

Category Stack and Zip Paint are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Category Stack sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Zip Paint sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Category Stack versus Zip Paint: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCategory StackZip Paint
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (15 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size253 MB208 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBatuhan UCAKerim Sabuncugil

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Category Stack

One-time7
  • Gold Pack 1$1.99
  • Gold Pack 2$7.99
  • No Ads Pack$7.99
Show 4 more
  • Gold Pack 3$14.99
  • Gold Pack 4$29.99
  • Gold Pack 5$54.99
  • Gold Pack 6$99.99
10 purchases

Zip Paint

One-time10
  • Mini Coin Package$1.99
  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • Welcome Offer$7.99
Show 7 more
  • Large Coin Package$7.99
  • Paint Bundle$9.99
  • Super Coin Package$14.99
  • Mega Coin Package$29.99
  • Giant Coin Package$54.99
  • Giant Bundle$79.99
  • Epic Coin Package$99.99

Questions

Is Category Stack free?
Category Stack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zip Paint free?
Zip Paint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Category Stack or Zip Paint have ads?
Both Category Stack and Zip Paint show ads.

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