# STACK IT vs Code Breaker Deluxe

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: STACK IT at none against Code Breaker Deluxe's 7. STACK IT also leads on ads (none vs shown). Code Breaker Deluxe's advantage is update cadence (every 21 months vs every 78 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Code Breaker Deluxe sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. STACK IT asks for nothing beyond the download.

STACK IT ships an update every 78 months, Code Breaker Deluxe every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | STACK IT | Code Breaker Deluxe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-it/id887848565/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 78 months | **Every 21 months** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 28 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 12.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dave Ellis](https://appshunter.io/developer/845038522) | [PLAYTOUCH](https://appshunter.io/developer/608330754) |

## 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 Deluxe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-breaker-deluxe/id6447299114)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove all ADS from the game | $2.99 | one-time |
| 300 diamonds | $2.99 | one-time |
| 550 diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1200 diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2500 diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| 4000 diamonds | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is STACK IT free?

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

### Is Code Breaker Deluxe free?

Code Breaker Deluxe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Code Breaker Deluxe shows ads; STACK IT does not.

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

STACK IT ships an update every 78 months, and Code Breaker Deluxe every 21 months. Most recently, STACK IT was updated on September 29, 2026 and Code Breaker Deluxe on September 30, 2026.

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