Sisyphos vs Stacker (NO ADS)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sisyphos
Experience the Sisyphean task of pushing a rock uphill. This game offers a unique, philosophical challenge that explores themes of futility and perseverance. It's a minimalist yet profound gaming experience.
- Push a rock uphill
- Philosophical gameplay
- Minimalist design
- Humility and ego destruction themes
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Sisyphos lets you experience the joy and pain of pushing a rock up a mountain. "A lesson in humility—a destruction of the human ego" - killscreensdaily.com "Utterly ridiculous ,utterly pointless and utterly brilliant" pocketgamer.com
Stacker (NO ADS)
Build towering structures by precisely stacking blocks. Achieve perfect alignment to prevent blocks from shrinking and aim for the highest score possible. Master the timing and skill to continuously improve your personal best.
- Stack blocks precisely
- Perfect match prevents shrinking
- Beat high scores
- Master stacking skill
- Endless replayability
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Stack blocks as high as you can without cutting them too short. Aim to get a perfect match and your block won't shrink. Play again and again to master your skill and beat your high score!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Stacker (NO ADS) at 4.7 against Sisyphos's 4.1. Stacker (NO ADS) also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and review sentiment (96% vs 82%). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Sisyphos sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Stacker (NO ADS) asks for nothing beyond the download.
Stacker (NO ADS) holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 389 and 182 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Sisyphos's written reviews are positive against 96% of Stacker (NO ADS)'s.
| Parameter | Sisyphos | Stacker (NO ADS) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (389 ratings) | 4.7 (182 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 81.7% of reviews | 95.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 389 — better | 182 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Florian Grolig | Carlin Hochstedler |
Customer experience
Sisyphos
Stacker (NO ADS)
User reviews
Sisyphos
From 389 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Captures the essence of the Sisyphus myth
- 🤔 Thought-provoking and meditative gameplay
- 🕰️ Satisfying to pass time
- 🧠 Helps with mental health and coping
Room to improve
- 🥱 Repetitive and monotonous
- 😩 Extremely frustrating and demoralizing
- 🤯 Rage-inducing at times
- 🤷♀️ Unclear purpose or objective
Stacker (NO ADS)
From 182 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 No ads
- 🎶 Relaxing music
- 👍 Simple and fun gameplay
- 🔒 Offline play
Room to improve
- 🔇 No option to mute sound
- 💤 Can be repetitive or boring
- 🕹️ Gameplay speed too fast for some
Bugs and requests
Sisyphos
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes or freezes
- Unresponsive controls
- Audio issues
Requested features
4 requests- Endless hill mode
- Character customization options
- Varied landscapes or biomes
- Progression system or achievements
Stacker (NO ADS)
Reported bugs
2 issues- Occasional visual glitches
- Compatibility issues on older devices
Requested features
3 requests- Leaderboard or competition mode
- Ability to view past towers
- Customization options (colors, characters, etc.)
In-app purchases
Sisyphos
- A MODEST OFFERING2 variants$0.99
- A GENEROUS OFFERING$1.99
- A GENEROUS OFFERING$2.99
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- THE GODS ARE DELIGHTED$4.99
- THE GODS ARE DELIGHTED$5.99
Stacker (NO ADS)
No in-app purchases
Questions
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