Comparison

Zen Stack vs Dice Burst

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

Head to head
About

Zen Stack

Features
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Rise. Stack. Breathe. Zen Stack is a calm, minimalist block-stacking game about one simple thing: place with purpose. Tap to drop each block onto the tower. Time it right and the blocks line up perfectly; mistime it and the overhang is shaved away, leaving less room for the next one. The higher you climb, the faster it gets. One screen, one tap, endless focus. No clutter. No pressure. Just a quiet, satisfying climb and the soft snap of a perfect placement. GAME MODES • Classic: the original climb. A steady speed ramp that rewards rhythm and patience. • Zen: slower and more forgiving. Unwind and stack at your own pace. • Precision: fast and unforgiving. For players chasing the top of the leaderboard. Each mode has its own worldwide leaderboard, so you can master the style that suits you. PERFECT DROPS & ZEN FLOW Land a block dead-center for a PERFECT. Chain three perfects in a row to enter Zen flow, and your next three drops score double. Satisfying ripples, gentle haptics and a golden glow reward every clean placement. DAILY CHALLENGES Three fresh goals every day, drawn from 20 challenge types: perfect-drop streaks, towering heights, time in each mode and more. Complete them to earn up to 60 bonus sparks a day. A new mix arrives every midnight. 12 HANDCRAFTED THEMES The whole game restyles to match the look you choose. • Aurora, Sunset, Ocean and Sakura: unlock them by beating your best score. • Monochrome, Neon, Ember Gold and Galaxy: collect sparks or watch an optional video. • Zen Premium: polished Jade Garden and iridescent Moonstone, included with Remove Ads. • The Luxury Collection: Obsidian Royale in black onyx and champagne gold, and Rose Quartz in faceted rose crystal. Optional one-time purchases. DAILY STREAKS Come back each day to keep your streak burning. A small daily ritual to sharpen your timing, with an optional evening reminder. ACHIEVEMENTS & LEADERBOARDS Earn 15 achievements, synced with Game Center, and see how you rank against players around the world in every mode. A SECOND CHANCE Topple near the top? Keep your run going with a fresh block and pick up right where you left off. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • One-tap controls anyone can play • Elegant visuals, gentle haptics and crisp sound • Quick rounds, perfect for a short break • Play offline and stack anywhere • Clean, minimalist design Prefer no interruptions? A one-time Remove Ads purchase removes banners and automatic full-screen ads, and unlocks Jade Garden and Moonstone. Whether you want to unwind in Zen, chase a flawless run in Precision, or just see how high you can go, Zen Stack is the pocket-sized tower builder that's easy to learn and hard to put down. Stack with purpose. How high can you rise today?

About

Dice Burst

This game challenges you to strategically drop dice onto a board, merging three of the same number to create higher numbers. Merging three 5s triggers a burst that clears entire rows and columns, leading to satisfying chain reactions and high scores. It offers both endless classic gameplay and level-based journeys.

Highlights
  • Drag and merge dice
  • Burst clears rows and columns
  • Chain reactions and combos
  • Classic endless mode
  • 100 levels in Journey mode
  • Daily challenges
  • Offline play
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Drop dice. Merge three of a kind. Make a 6 and BURST its whole row and column! Dice Burst is the satisfying dice puzzle where one smart drop can chain into a board-clearing combo. It takes seconds to learn and is hard to put down, perfect for a quick break or a long, relaxing session. HOW TO PLAY • Drag pieces made of dice onto the 6x6 board. • Put three matching dice together and they merge into the next number: three 1s become a 2, three 2s become a 3, and so on. • Merge three 5s into a 6 and it BURSTS, clearing its entire row and column. • Chain merges back to back to build combos and rack up huge scores. • Out of room for your pieces? The run ends. Beat your best score and go again! WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • Big, satisfying bursts and chain reactions on every combo • Classic mode: an endless high-score puzzle that grows with you • Journey: 100 levels across 10 colorful worlds, with star goals and boss levels • Daily Challenge: a fresh puzzle every day, the same board for everyone. Keep your streak alive! • 10 bright themes to unlock as you play • Relaxing and stress-free: no timers, no energy, no waiting • Play offline anywhere. No Wi-Fi needed • Made for iPhone and iPad A FRESH TWIST ON BLOCK PUZZLES Love block puzzles, merge games or number puzzles? Dice Burst brings them together: place pieces like a block puzzle, merge numbers like a merge game, then finish with a burst that clears the board. Every drop is a small brain teaser, and every combo feels amazing. Unwind after a long day, train your brain, or chase a new high score. Dice Burst is ready whenever you are. Dice Burst is free to play and supported by ads. Questions or ideas? We'd love to hear from you at www.staplegames.com/contact

Screenshots

Zen Stack4 screens
Dice Burst4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dice Burst at none against Zen Stack's 1. Dice Burst also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). Zen Stack's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Zen Stack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dice Burst asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zen Stack ships an update weekly, Dice Burst every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Zen Stack versus Dice Burst: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZen StackDice Burst
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—15 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDevrishi .Staple Games

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Zen Stack

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

Dice Burst

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zen Stack free?
Zen Stack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dice Burst free?
Dice Burst is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Zen Stack or Dice Burst have ads?
Both Zen Stack and Dice Burst show ads.
Which is updated more often, Zen Stack or Dice Burst?
Zen Stack ships an update weekly, and Dice Burst every 2 days. Most recently, Zen Stack was updated on October 25, 2026 and Dice Burst on October 26, 2026.

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