# Whack Stack! vs Boom Stack Smash

The clearest difference is rating: Whack Stack! at 4.8 against Boom Stack Smash's 4.0. Whack Stack! also leads on ratings volume (882 vs 1). Boom Stack Smash's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Whack Stack! sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Boom Stack Smash sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Whack Stack! holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Whack Stack! has 882 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Whack Stack! ships an update every 3 weeks, Boom Stack Smash every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Whack Stack! | Boom Stack Smash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (882 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whack-stack-smash-puzzle/id6790234266/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boom-stack-smash-cannon-game/id6802006926/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **882** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 90.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 332 MB | 175 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Supercent Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571435385) | [Nestengineering](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826499232) |

## What reviewers say

### Whack Stack!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whack-stack-smash-puzzle/id6790234266)

A physics-based puzzle game where players aim a cannon to strategically knock down stacked structures. Master each level by finding weak points and triggering satisfying chain reactions for quick, engaging gameplay.

**Highlights:** Simple cannon aiming and shooting, Satisfying physics-based destruction, Strategic puzzle-solving, Chain reactions and falling blocks, Varied structures to demolish, Short, satisfying levels

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| staterdeal_0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| moneypack1_1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| valuepack_1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| stepup1_1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| stepup2_4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| superdeal_7.99 | $7.99 | one-time |
| moneypack2_7.99 | $7.99 | one-time |
| noads_9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| megapack_24.99 | $24.99 | one-time |
| ultimatespecial_44.99 | $44.99 | one-time |
| moneypack6_99.99 | $99.99 | one-time |


### Boom Stack Smash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boom-stack-smash-cannon-game/id6802006926)

Tap to fire a cannon and use real physics to demolish towers. Explore diverse locations, from carnivals to the Moon, with unique challenges. Enjoy short, satisfying levels with daily missions and unlockable cannons.

**Highlights:** Real physics destruction, One-handed portrait play, Special power-ups (Bomb, Power Shot, Triple Shot), Diverse themed islands, Short, satisfying levels, Daily missions and rewards, Unlockable cannons and balls

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Booster Box | $1.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ad-Free Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $12.99 | one-time |
| No Ads + Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of Coins | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Whack Stack! free?

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

### Is Boom Stack Smash free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Whack Stack! or Boom Stack Smash?

Whack Stack! is rated higher. Whack Stack! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 882 ratings, while Boom Stack Smash averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Whack Stack! or Boom Stack Smash have ads?

Both Whack Stack! and Boom Stack Smash show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Whack Stack! or Boom Stack Smash?

Whack Stack! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Boom Stack Smash every 8 days. Most recently, Whack Stack! was updated on October 28, 2026 and Boom Stack Smash on October 25, 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.*