Comparison

Smash Quest vs Nut Stack

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

Head to head
About

Smash Quest

Features
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Every quest starts the same way: a loaded cannon, a shaky structure, and one shot to bring it all down. Smash Quest: Physics Puzzle hands you the angle, the power, and a world built entirely out of things that were never meant to stay standing. No two structures fall the same way. Wood splinters, glass shatters, stone crumbles, and if you time it right, one clean hit sets off a collapse that clears the whole board before the dust even settles. Getting the shot right Drag to set your angle, hold to load your power Release and let real physics decide what happens next Chase chain reactions where one falling piece can knock out the rest Move on to the next quest as structures get taller, trickier, and more fragile What's inside An engine that actually behaves like physics weight, momentum, and collision all matter Hundreds of quests spread across distinct worlds and material types Controls simple enough for a 30-second session, deep enough to reward precision Fresh obstacles introduced regularly so old tricks stop working Stars and replay tracking for players who won't settle for a messy clear There's something genuinely relaxing about watching a well-aimed shot take a structure apart piece by piece. Smash Quest: Physics Puzzle is built around that feeling, quick enough for a break, deep enough to keep you coming back for the next quest. Load the cannon. Take the shot. See what falls. Every quest starts the same way. A loaded cannon, a shaky structure, and one shot to bring it all down. Smash Quest: Physics Puzzle hands you the angle, the power, and a world built entirely out of things that were never meant to stay standing. No two structures fall the same way. Wood splinters, glass shatters, stone crumbles, and if you time it right, one clean hit sets off a collapse that clears the whole board before the dust even settles. Getting the shot right Drag to set your angle, hold to load your power Release and let real physics decide what happens next Chase chain reactions where one falling piece can knock out the rest Move on to the next quest as structures get taller, trickier, and more fragile What's inside An engine that actually behaves like physics: weight, momentum, and collision all matter Controls simple enough for a 30-second session, deep enough to reward precision Fresh obstacles introduced regularly so old tricks stop working There's something genuinely relaxing about watching a well-aimed shot take a structure apart piece by piece. Smash Quest: Physics Puzzle is built around that feeling, quick enough for a break, deep enough to keep you coming back for the next quest. Load the cannon.Take the shot. See what falls. SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS Weekly Premium offer $14.99 weekly subscription after 3-day free trial for unlocking Ad-Free Gameplay, Extra 5 Balls, 10000 in-app coins. Payment will be charged to the iTunes Account upon purchase confirmation. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless auto-renewal is deactivated at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can turn off the auto-renewal for the subscription whenever you want to through iTunes. Check https://support.apple.com/HT202039. Privacy Policy: https://www.thegameburg.com/p/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://www.thegameburg.com/p/terms-of-use.html

About

Nut Stack

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
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Turn a colorful mix of nuts into perfectly sorted stacks. Nut Stack is a nuts-and-bolts color sorting puzzle with glossy metal pieces, satisfying movements and clever challenges. TAP. MATCH. STACK. Tap a bolt to pick up its top nuts, then tap another bolt to move them. Match the color on top or use an empty bolt with enough space. Bring each color together and finish the board, one satisfying stack at a time. EASY TO START, MORE TO DISCOVER Begin with simple color puzzles and work your way through hundreds of levels. As boards grow and new obstacles appear, every free space becomes part of the solution. Look ahead, make room and find the right order. A FRESH TWIST ON COLOR SORTING Uncover hidden colors, work through stone shells and meet new obstacles as you progress. Different layouts keep each puzzle feeling fresh. A HELPING HAND WHEN YOU NEED IT Unlock useful boosters as you play. Undo a move, shuffle things up or add an extra bolt to create space for your next idea. ENJOY THE LITTLE DETAILS Brightly colored nuts, polished steel bolts and tactile sound effects make every move feel satisfying. Play a quick puzzle during a break or settle in for a longer sorting session. Your next perfect stack is one tap away. Privacy Policy: https://www.geniusalbert.com/policy/nut-stack Terms of Use: https://www.geniusalbert.com/terms

Screenshots

Smash Quest4 screens
Nut Stack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Nut Stack at every 9 days against Smash Quest's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Smash Quest sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 7 days and Nut Stack sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smash Quest ships an update every 3 weeks, Nut Stack every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Smash Quest versus Nut Stack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmash QuestNut Stack
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (37 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—37 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size162 MB328 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperTHE GAME BURGAlbert Teknoloji Anonim Sirketi

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Smash Quest

Subscriptions1
  • Smash Weekly offer$14.997 Days
One-time4
  • Get 1000 coins$2.99
  • Get 2500 coins$4.99
  • get 5000 coins$6.99
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  • smash_10000_coins$8.99
10 purchases

Nut Stack

One-time10
  • Welcome Pack$0.99
  • Banner Package$0.99
  • Very Hard Banner Small$0.99
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  • Hard Level Offer$0.99
  • Golden Bundle$2.49
  • Battle Pass$6.99
  • Golden Bundle$9.99
  • Very Hard Banner Big$9.99
  • Golden Bundle$19.99
  • Golden Bundle$49.99

Questions

Is Smash Quest free?
Smash Quest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nut Stack free?
Nut Stack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Smash Quest or Nut Stack have ads?
Both Smash Quest and Nut Stack show ads.
Which is updated more often, Smash Quest or Nut Stack?
Smash Quest ships an update every 3 weeks, and Nut Stack every 9 days. Most recently, Smash Quest was updated on October 5, 2026 and Nut Stack on October 17, 2026.

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