# STACK IT vs Simon's Cat

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.

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 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | STACK IT | Simon's Cat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-it/id887848565/reviews)** | [4.9 (53K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simons-cat-crunch-time/id1239458501/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **53K** |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **87.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 78 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 479 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Dave Ellis](https://appshunter.io/developer/845038522) | [Tactile Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1400704108) |

## What reviewers say

### STACK IT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-it/id887848565)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Simon's Cat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simons-cat-crunch-time/id1239458501)

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.

**Highlights:** Connect treats to create combos, Hundreds of match-3 levels, Battle snack-stealing villains, Use purrfect power-ups, Play with friends, Exciting seasonal events

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Welcome Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Kitten Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Kitten Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Open Piggy Bank | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Treat Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $11.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Purrfect Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Cute and fun graphics
- 🕹️ Engaging gameplay
- 🕰️ Relaxing time-killer
- 🎁 Generous with free rewards
- 👨‍💻 Responsive developers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔁 Repetitive levels
- 🤯 Extremely difficult later levels
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔍 Misleading advertising

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing issues
- Ads not registering properly
- Incorrect scoring and progress tracking

**Requested features**

- Daily login bonus
- More variety in levels and challenges
- Option to disable ads
- Improved progression system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is STACK IT free?

STACK IT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Simon's Cat free?

Simon's Cat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, STACK IT or Simon's Cat?

STACK IT is rated higher. STACK IT averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Simon's Cat averages 4.9 from 53K ratings.

### Do STACK IT or Simon's Cat have ads?

Neither STACK IT nor Simon's Cat shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, STACK IT or Simon's Cat?

STACK IT ships an update every 78 months, and Simon's Cat monthly. Most recently, STACK IT was updated on September 29, 2026 and Simon's Cat on October 13, 2026.

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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.*