# STACK IT vs Code Breaker

The clearest difference is rating: STACK IT at 5.0 against Code Breaker's 4.5. STACK IT also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Code Breaker's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 78 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

STACK IT holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Code Breaker has 20 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of STACK IT's written reviews are positive against 100% of Code Breaker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

STACK IT ships an update every 78 months, Code Breaker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | STACK IT | Code Breaker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-it/id887848565/reviews)** | [4.5 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-breaker-logic-puzzle/id1466769857/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **20** |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 78 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 28 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dave Ellis](https://appshunter.io/developer/845038522) | [Sebastien Becker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466769856) |

## 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


### Code Breaker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-breaker-logic-puzzle/id1466769857)

Test your deduction skills in this classic code-breaking logic puzzle game. Guess the secret color combination using feedback to guide your moves across multiple difficulty levels and exciting game modes.

**Highlights:** Deduction-based gameplay, Color code guessing, Feedback indicators, Multiple difficulty levels, Four game modes, Brain training

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is STACK IT free?

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

### Is Code Breaker free?

Code Breaker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, STACK IT or Code Breaker?

STACK IT is rated higher. STACK IT averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Code Breaker averages 4.5 from 20 ratings.

### Do STACK IT or Code Breaker have ads?

Code Breaker shows ads; STACK IT does not.

### Which is updated more often, STACK IT or Code Breaker?

STACK IT ships an update every 78 months, and Code Breaker every 2 weeks. Most recently, STACK IT was updated on September 29, 2026 and Code Breaker on September 30, 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.*