# STACK IT vs Linked Lines

The clearest difference is rating: STACK IT at 5.0 against Linked Lines's 4.5. STACK IT also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Linked Lines's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 78 months) and ratings volume (15 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, 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: Linked Lines has 15 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 73% of Linked Lines's.

STACK IT ships an update every 78 months, Linked Lines every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | STACK IT | Linked Lines |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-it/id887848565/reviews)** | [4.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linked-lines/id911678792/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 72.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 78 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 28 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dave Ellis](https://appshunter.io/developer/845038522) | [鹏 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/505752776) |

## 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


### Linked Lines

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linked-lines/id911678792)

A classic match-puzzle game on a 9x9 board. Connect five or more same-colored balls horizontally, vertically, or diagonally to clear them and score points. Features beautiful visuals, intelligent algorithms, and multi-language support.

**Highlights:** 9x9 game board, Connect 5+ same-colored balls, Horizontal, vertical, diagonal connections, Random ball generation, Beautiful visual effects, Auto-save progress, Game Center leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is STACK IT free?

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

### Is Linked Lines free?

Linked Lines is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, STACK IT or Linked Lines?

STACK IT is rated higher. STACK IT averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Linked Lines averages 4.5 from 15 ratings.

### Do STACK IT or Linked Lines have ads?

Linked Lines shows ads; STACK IT does not.

### Which is updated more often, STACK IT or Linked Lines?

STACK IT ships an update every 78 months, and Linked Lines every 3 weeks. Most recently, STACK IT was updated on September 29, 2026 and Linked Lines on October 8, 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.*