# STACK IT vs BATTLESHIP

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | STACK IT | BATTLESHIP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-it/id887848565/reviews)** | [4.2 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battleship/id1336026283/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 34.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 78 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#25** |
| Size | 28 MB | 370 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Dave Ellis](https://appshunter.io/developer/845038522) | [Marmalade Game Studio Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/988365603) |

## 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


### BATTLESHIP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battleship/id1336026283)

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Paid · Board, #79 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Strait of Gibraltar | $2.99 | one-time |
| Baltic Sea | $2.99 | one-time |
| Colossus Bay | $2.99 | one-time |
| White Cliffs of Dover | $2.99 | one-time |
| Astrid Stormur | $3.99 | one-time |
| Frédéric Potier | $3.99 | one-time |
| Euryleia | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sir Phillip Wade | $3.99 | one-time |
| Queens of the Seas Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Super Collection | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- ⚔️ Engaging commander mode
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Classic Battleship experience
- 🤝 Multiplayer with friends

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnects and crashes in multiplayer
- 💰 Excessive in-app purchases for content
- 🤖 AI opponents that appear to cheat
- 🔒 Inability to change player name
- 🚫 Lack of female character options

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is STACK IT free?

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

### Is BATTLESHIP free?

BATTLESHIP costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, STACK IT or BATTLESHIP?

STACK IT is rated higher. STACK IT averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while BATTLESHIP averages 4.2 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do STACK IT or BATTLESHIP have ads?

Neither STACK IT nor BATTLESHIP shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, STACK IT or BATTLESHIP?

STACK IT ships an update every 78 months, and BATTLESHIP every 3 weeks. Most recently, STACK IT was updated on September 29, 2026 and BATTLESHIP on October 10, 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.*