STACK IT vs BATTLESHIP
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
BATTLESHIP
Experience the classic naval combat board game on your mobile device. Engage in head-to-head battles in traditional mode or try the new tactical Commanders Mode with unique abilities and strategic gameplay. Challenge AI or players worldwide to become the ultimate fleet commander.
- Classic board game conversion
- Head-to-head naval combat
- Tactical Commanders Mode
- Unique commander abilities
- Single-player AI battles
- Global multiplayer challenges
- Mission and ranking system
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You sank my battleship! The official version of the classic Hasbro board game of naval combat is now on mobile! Challenge other players in Classic Mode or in the all-new Commanders Mode - a fast-paced, strategic and tactical variation. Play with unique naval commanders and use resources to activate powerful special abilities that will secure you a win as you wage war on the high seas. BATTLESHIP features: CLASSIC MODE - Faithful conversion of the classic board game - Head-to-head combat - Sink your opponent’s fleet before they sink yours - Call your shot and fire! COMMANDERS MODE - BATTLESHIP with a twist! - A brand new, more tactical variation of the game - 3 new core abilities that shake up the strategic possibilities each turn - Unique special abilities for each Commander - New ship shapes to improve gameplay and the fun factor COMMANDERS - Battle with commanders from throughout the ages FLEETS - Each commander’s fleets feature unique and authentic art for each of the many warships! Watch as they come together in an epic clash of civilizations! ARENAS - Deploy your fleet to every corner of the world and battle in epic arenas inspired by historical naval battles! MISSIONS AND RANKS - Complete missions to earn medals, rank up and become the ultimate commander of the fleet! SINGLE PLAYER - Battle against AI Commanders and raise your game before heading into multiplayer! MULTIPLAYER - Take on a world of commanders all battling to have the last fleet standing and prove that you have what it takes to conquer the oceans! Join us in BATTLESHIP now, and set sail for adventure, battle and glory! BATTLESHIP is a trademark of Hasbro and is used with permission. © 2019 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: STACK IT at 80% against BATTLESHIP's 34%. STACK IT also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and rating (5.0 vs 4.2). BATTLESHIP's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 78 months) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
STACK IT is free to download; BATTLESHIP costs $2.99 up front. BATTLESHIP sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. STACK IT asks for nothing beyond the download.
STACK IT holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BATTLESHIP has 2.6K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of STACK IT's written reviews are positive against 34% of BATTLESHIP's.
STACK IT ships an update every 78 months, BATTLESHIP every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | STACK IT | BATTLESHIP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 4.2 (2.6K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better | 34.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 2.6K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 78 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #22 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 370 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Dave Ellis | Marmalade Game Studio Limited |
Customer experience
STACK IT
BATTLESHIP
Bugs and requests
STACK IT
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
BATTLESHIP
Reported bugs
4 issues- Multiplayer games randomly taken over by AI
- Challenges not tracking progress correctly
- Inability to reconnect to interrupted online games
- Crashes and freezes on certain device models
Requested features
5 requests- Pass and play mode for local multiplayer
- Option to disable animations and speed up gameplay
- Ability to view opponent's board after a match
- More diverse character selection, including female options
- Improved AI difficulty settings and behavior
In-app purchases
STACK IT
No in-app purchases
BATTLESHIP
- Strait of Gibraltar$2.99
- Baltic Sea$2.99
- Colossus Bay$2.99
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