# Whack Stack! vs Stage Smash

Whack Stack! and Stage Smash both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Stage Smash's written reviews are positive against 88% of Whack Stack!'s. Stage Smash also leads on ratings volume (3K vs 860). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Whack Stack! sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Stage Smash sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Whack Stack! against 4.7 for Stage Smash. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 860 and 3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Whack Stack!'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Stage Smash's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Whack Stack! | Stage Smash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (860 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whack-stack-smash-puzzle/id6790234266/reviews)** | [4.7 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stage-smash/id6804605164/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 860 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | 88.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 332 MB | 620 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +12 |
| Developer | [Supercent Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571435385) | [Kite Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878111512) |

## 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 |


### Stage Smash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stage-smash/id6804605164)

Aim your shots to clear each stage by knocking down all targets. Advance through increasingly challenging formations and enjoy satisfying destruction as you progress. See how many levels you can conquer.

**Highlights:** Stage-by-stage progression, Aim and shoot mechanics, Clear all targets to advance, New formations in each stage, Satisfying smashing physics

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mini Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Premium Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $54.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $99.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Whack Stack! free?

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

### Is Stage Smash free?

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

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

Whack Stack! is rated higher. Whack Stack! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 860 ratings, while Stage Smash averages 4.7 from 3K ratings.

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

Both Whack Stack! and Stage Smash show ads.

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

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