# Red Ball 4 vs Stack

The clearest difference is price: Stack at Free against Red Ball 4's $4.99. Stack also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (59K vs 7.5K). Red Ball 4's advantage is review sentiment (89% vs 53%) and ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases, monetization model, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Stack is free to download; Red Ball 4 costs $4.99 up front. Red Ball 4 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Stack sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Red Ball 4 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stack has 59K ratings behind it against 7.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Red Ball 4's written reviews are positive against 53% of Stack's.

Red Ball 4 ships an update every 13 months, Stack every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Red Ball 4 | Stack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (7.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-ball-4/id852197796/reviews)** | [4.4 (59K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack/id1080487957/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7.5K | **59K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.9% of reviews** | 52.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#109** | #127 |
| Size | 133 MB | 282 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [FDG Entertainment GmbH & Co.KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/669512574) | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) |

## What reviewers say

### Red Ball 4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-ball-4/id852197796)

**Currently charting:** #109 Top Paid · Casual, #198 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Embark on an adventure to save the world from evil minions intent on making it square. Guide a bouncing ball through 75 challenging levels, overcoming traps and defeating monsters. Experience an all-new adventure with epic boss battles and exciting physics.

**Highlights:** 75 exciting levels, Epic boss battles, Tricky traps, Defeat monsters, Exciting physics, Cloud support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all levels | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nostalgic and fun gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive controls
- 💎 Challenging yet rewarding levels
- 🎨 Vibrant and colorful graphics
- 🎢 Engaging boss battles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🔁 Lack of new content updates
- 🔒 Achievements not working properly
- 🕹️ Sensitive controls can be frustrating
- 💰 Premium version not worth the cost

**Reported bugs**

- Achievements not unlocking
- Inconsistent performance on some devices
- Levels not loading properly
- Saved progress being lost
- Crashes on certain level transitions

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and worlds
- Implement difficulty settings
- Allow progress reset option
- Improve achievement system
- Optimize for older devices


### Stack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack/id1080487957)

**Currently charting:** #127 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Test your reflexes in this addictive block-stacking game. Aim for the highest tower possible with simple, beautiful graphics. Compete globally for the top score.

**Highlights:** Block stacking gameplay, High score competition, Beautiful graphics, Global leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem Pack Small | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Extra Lives | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack Medium | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30 Extra Lives | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Extra Offline Earnings | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack Grand | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50 Extra Lives | $4.99 | one-time |
| VIP Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack Mega | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack Ultra | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive
- 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing graphics
- 🧘‍♀️ Relaxing and calming
- 💪 Challenging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🐛 Frequent glitches and lags
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Blocks disappearing or glitching
- Game freezing or crashing
- Inconsistent performance on newer devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to choose color schemes
- More variety in block designs
- Improved high score tracking
- Reduced ad frequency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Red Ball 4 free?

Red Ball 4 costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Stack free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Red Ball 4 or Stack?

Red Ball 4 is rated higher. Red Ball 4 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.5K ratings, while Stack averages 4.4 from 59K ratings.

### Do Red Ball 4 or Stack have ads?

Stack shows ads; Red Ball 4 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Red Ball 4 or Stack?

Red Ball 4 ships an update every 13 months, and Stack every 10 days. Most recently, Red Ball 4 was updated on September 25, 2026 and Stack on September 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Red Ball 4 or Stack?

Red Ball 4 currently peaks at #109 in the App Store charts, and Stack at #127. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*