# STACK IT vs Archery Master

The clearest difference is review sentiment: STACK IT at 80% against Archery Master's 29%. STACK IT also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 18) and ads (none vs shown). Archery Master's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 78 months) and ratings volume (8.5K vs 3). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Archery Master sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. STACK IT asks for nothing beyond the download.

STACK IT holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Archery Master has 8.5K 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 29% of Archery Master's.

STACK IT ships an update every 78 months, Archery Master weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | STACK IT | Archery Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-it/id887848565/reviews)** | [4.6 (8.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archery-master-hero-clash-3d/id6630373472/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **8.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 29.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 78 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 505 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Dave Ellis](https://appshunter.io/developer/845038522) | [HappyTapLand Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737996732) |

## 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


### Archery Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archery-master-hero-clash-3d/id6630373472)

Engage in strategic turn-based archery duels, mastering ancient weapons and predicting opponent moves. Upgrade your arsenal with RPG-style enhancements and compete in betting tournaments to prove your archery prowess.

**Highlights:** Strategic turn-based duels, RPG-style weapon upgrades, Betting tournaments, Weapon mastery, Ancient weapon collection, Predict opponent moves

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| diamond_1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| bullseye1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| bullseye2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove interstitial&banner ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| diamond_2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| bullseye3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| remove_adsplus | $6.99 | one-time |
| unlock_bow | $6.99 | one-time |
| hot_selling | $7.99 | one-time |
| unlock_spear | $7.99 | one-time |
| unlock_axe | $8.99 | one-time |
| unlock_weapon | $9.99 | one-time |
| diamond_3 | $11.99 | one-time |
| role_7 | $19.99 | one-time |
| role_9 | $19.99 | one-time |
| diamond_4 | $22.99 | one-time |
| diamond_5 | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun to play
- 👍 Competitive gameplay
- 🤗 Great way to relieve stress

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Too many ads
- 🐛 Inconsistent/glitchy gameplay
- 🤖 Cheaters/exploits
- 🤯 Audio issues

**Reported bugs**

- Shots not registering properly
- Game freezing/crashing

**Requested features**

- Save account progress
- More levels/challenges
- Win percentage tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is STACK IT free?

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

### Is Archery Master free?

Archery Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, STACK IT or Archery Master?

STACK IT is rated higher. STACK IT averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Archery Master averages 4.6 from 8.5K ratings.

### Do STACK IT or Archery Master have ads?

Archery Master shows ads; STACK IT does not.

### Which is updated more often, STACK IT or Archery Master?

STACK IT ships an update every 78 months, and Archery Master weekly. Most recently, STACK IT was updated on October 14, 2026 and Archery Master on October 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.*