# Gumball! vs Nut Stack

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Gumball! at 183 against Nut Stack's 57. Nut Stack's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gumball! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Nut Stack sells 10 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 Gumball! against 5.0 for Nut Stack. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 183 and 57 respectively.

Gumball! ships an update weekly, Nut Stack every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gumball! | Nut Stack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (183 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gumball/id6799174992/reviews) | **[5.0 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nut-stack-color-sort-puzzle/id6807422102/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **183** | 57 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 73 MB | 328 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Staple Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454538415) | [Albert Teknoloji Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/6807411639) |

## What reviewers say

### Gumball!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gumball/id6799174992)

A relaxing puzzle game where you sort colorful gumballs into prize capsules. Enjoy a satisfying, untimed sorting experience reminiscent of classic gumball machines. Play with one hand and unwind with thousands of levels.

**Highlights:** Relaxing ball sorting gameplay, Gumball machine theme, Untimed levels, One-handed play, Thousands of levels, Collectibles and boosters

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Helper Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 25,000 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| 60,000 Coins | $59.99 | one-time |
| 110,000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |


### Nut Stack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nut-stack-color-sort-puzzle/id6807422102)

Engage in a satisfying color sorting puzzle by stacking nuts of the same color onto bolts. Progress through hundreds of levels with increasing complexity and new obstacles. Utilize boosters to overcome challenges and enjoy tactile sound effects and polished visuals.

**Highlights:** Color sorting puzzles, Hundreds of levels, Obstacles and new challenges, Unlockable boosters, Satisfying tactile effects, Multiple bolt stacking

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Welcome Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Banner Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Very Hard Banner Small | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hard Level Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Golden Bundle | $2.49 | one-time |
| Master Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Golden Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Very Hard Banner Big | $9.99 | one-time |
| Golden Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Golden Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gumball! free?

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

### Is Nut Stack free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gumball! or Nut Stack?

Nut Stack is rated higher. Gumball! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 183 ratings, while Nut Stack averages 5.0 from 57 ratings.

### Do Gumball! or Nut Stack have ads?

Both Gumball! and Nut Stack show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gumball! or Nut Stack?

Gumball! ships an update weekly, and Nut Stack every 10 days. Most recently, Gumball! was updated on November 7, 2026 and Nut Stack on November 6, 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.*