STACK IT vs Simon's Cat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
Simon's Cat
Connect colorful treats to solve match-3 puzzles and help Simon's Cat recover stolen cookies. Battle villains, use power-ups, and explore charming locations in this delightful puzzle adventure.
- Connect treats to create combos
- Hundreds of match-3 levels
- Battle snack-stealing villains
- Use purrfect power-ups
- Play with friends
- Exciting seasonal events
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The tasty treats have vanished, and only Simon’s Cat can bring them back! The mischievous crow has swiped all the cookies, and now it’s up to you to connect treats, combine colors, and complete match-3 puzzles in this adorable puzzle game. Join Simon’s Cat, Maisy, Chloe, and Jazz on a delightful journey through charming locations in Simon’s Cat Crunch Time. Solve fun and challenging match-3 levels, fight off tricky villains, and uncover exciting seasonal surprises along the way! Pawsome Features: Simple & Addictive Gameplay – Match and connect treats to create powerful combos! Hundreds of Levels – Explore crunch time challenges and unlock new adventures. Fight Off Villains – Beat Sir Royston the Pug, Mr. Potts, and other snack-stealing troublemakers! Purrfect Power-Ups – Use special boosters to boom through obstacles and complete tricky puzzles! Play with Friends – Join a team, compare scores, and challenge your friends to see who can beat the most levels! Exciting Events – Discover limited-time challenges and treasure-filled surprises! With regular updates, new levels, and adorable animations, there’s always something fresh in Simon’s Cat Crunch Time! Play now and enjoy a cat-puzzle game full of tasty treats and endless fun!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: STACK IT at none against Simon's Cat's 13. Simon's Cat's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 78 months) and ratings volume (53K vs 3). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Simon's Cat sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. STACK IT asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for STACK IT against 4.9 for Simon's Cat. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simon's Cat has 53K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of STACK IT's written reviews are positive against 87% of Simon's Cat's.
STACK IT ships an update every 78 months, Simon's Cat monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | STACK IT | Simon's Cat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 4.9 (53K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | 87.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 53K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 78 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 479 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Dave Ellis | Tactile Games Limited |
Customer experience
STACK IT
Simon's Cat
Bugs and requests
STACK IT
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Simon's Cat
Reported bugs
3 issues- Freezing and crashing issues
- Ads not registering properly
- Incorrect scoring and progress tracking
Requested features
4 requests- Daily login bonus
- More variety in levels and challenges
- Option to disable ads
- Improved progression system
In-app purchases
STACK IT
No in-app purchases
Simon's Cat
- Welcome Pack$0.99
- Stack of Coins$1.99
- Kitten Bundle$1.99
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- Kitten Bundle$3.99
- Open Piggy Bank$3.99
- Special Offer$6.99
- Pile of Coins$9.99
- Treat Bundle$9.99
- Special Offer$9.99
- Special Offer$11.99
- Bag of Coins$19.99
- Purrfect Bundle$19.99
