Comparison

STACK IT vs King of Block Puzzles

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

Head to head
About

STACK IT

A highly addictive game where players stack ice cubes as high as possible within a time limit. Compete against global scores and challenge friends using Game Center.

Highlights
  • Stack ice cubes to reach new levels
  • Balance blocks to prevent falling
  • 60-second time limit per level
  • Game Center integration
  • Global score comparison
  • Challenge friends and family
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Stack the Ice as high as you can. Challenge yourself and friends with this highly addictive game using game center to compare yourself against global scores. Instructions Stack 15 Ice Cubes to reach the next level Keep your blocks well balanced to avoid them falling You have 60 seconds to complete each level Use Game Center to challenge your friends and family

About

King of Block Puzzles

Features
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Clear rows and columns without fighting noisy screens, constant interruptions, or confusing menus. Place wood blocks, keep your streak alive, and jump into a satisfying block puzzle in seconds. Blocks Puzzle: Wood Classic helps puzzle fans play a clean, relaxing wood block puzzle with a daily challenge, visible streaks, and quick ways to start a game. WHY IT WORKS The board is the home screen, so you can start placing pieces right away instead of tapping through extra pages. Your daily challenge, streak, best score, and quick game actions are easy to reach, and core play works offline with no account and no personal profile setup. WHAT YOU CAN DO Play on a fixed 10×10 board with three pieces waiting in the tray, then drag each block into place with a snap preview that shows where it will land. When a spot will not fit, the placement warning makes it clear before you let go. Fill a row or column to clear space, build combo clears in one move, and watch your score, best score, and streak count stay visible above the board. Take on the Daily Challenge with the same starting puzzle for everyone that day, then come back tomorrow for a fresh board. Start a classic game, begin today’s challenge from a quick action, check your streak from a widget, and share your final score as a simple one-line summary when a round ends. Make the game feel right for you with sound effects and haptics controls, start a new game any time, and use Undo when you want another chance after a move. The free version includes daily Undo refills, and if you run out after a game over, you can get a few more right away. IDEAL FOR This is a great fit for three rounds before bed without mid-game interruptions, a study break with the Daily Challenge, a commute where you want an offline puzzle, a quick glance at your Lock Screen to check that your streak is still going, a one-tap start from Control Center, or finishing a weekly ghost tournament round while your score and rank stay in view. PAID FEATURES Pro adds the Marble and Jewel themes for a different look, unlimited Undo, a weekly ghost tournament you can play offline, score and rank updates while you play, and a fully ad-free experience. The free version includes classic mode, Daily Challenge, the Wood theme, streak tracking, widgets, and quick actions. Notifications are optional and can remind you when it is time to keep your streak going. If you want a wood block puzzle with a daily puzzle, streak tools, and a calm board that stays focused on play, try Blocks Puzzle: Wood Classic today. Terms of Use (EULA) - http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

STACK IT4 screens
King of Block Puzzles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: STACK IT at none against King of Block Puzzles's 10. STACK IT also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence 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. King of Block Puzzles sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. STACK IT asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

STACK IT ships an update every 78 months, King of Block Puzzles every 55 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
STACK IT versus King of Block Puzzles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSTACK ITKing of Block Puzzles
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 78 monthsEvery 55 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDave EllisSandeep Bhandari

In-app purchases

None

STACK IT

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

King of Block Puzzles

Subscriptions8
  • Weekly Subscription$1.997 Days
  • Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
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  • Yearly Subscription Discount7 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription Sale$14.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription Special$19.991 Year
  • Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription1 Year trial$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Forever Pro Discount$79.99
  • Forever Pro$99.99

Questions

Is STACK IT free?
STACK IT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is King of Block Puzzles free?
King of Block Puzzles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do STACK IT or King of Block Puzzles have ads?
King of Block Puzzles shows ads; STACK IT does not.
Which is updated more often, STACK IT or King of Block Puzzles?
STACK IT ships an update every 78 months, and King of Block Puzzles every 55 months. Most recently, STACK IT was updated on October 14, 2026 and King of Block Puzzles on October 7, 2026.

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