Comparison

Blockwick 2 vs Stack and Crack

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Blockwick 2

Unscramble and link blocks of the same color by moving them into touching positions. Explore a variety of unique block types and multiple levels of challenge with 160 puzzles. Enjoy a gorgeous, meditative soundtrack while you exercise your brain.

Highlights
  • Unscramble and link colored blocks
  • Unique block types (locked, entangled, sleeping, sticky, caterpillar, hypno, flip)
  • Multiple challenge levels
  • 160 main puzzles
  • Optional purchasable puzzle packs
  • Meditative electro-ambient soundtrack
Features
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Welcome to Blockwick 2—the next installment in the Blockwick universe. It’s up to you to unscramble the blocks and link the colors. The goal is simple. Move the shapes so that all the blocks of the same color are touching. A BEVY OF UNIQUE BLOCK TYPES - Locked blocks are bolted to the floor. - Entangled blocks are bound by quantum forces. - Sleeping blocks won’t budge until you wake them up. - Sticky blocks glom onto everything. - Caterpillar blocks are linked, slithering along as one. - Hypno blocks make other blocks go to sleep. - Flip blocks are multicolored and roll around. MULTIPLE LEVELS OF CHALLENGE You can take the easy road and simply connect all like-colored blocks. Or, for an extra challenge, you can link blocks over the mysterious symbols on the ground to attain illumination. Either way, your brain will appreciate the challenge. LOADS OF CHALLENGING CONTENT The main game has 160 puzzles of increasing difficulty. Get 144 extra puzzles for free with the easier Basics Puzzle Pack. If you’re looking for a more intense challenge, explore the purchasable Obscura Puzzle Pack with its 80 devious puzzles. A GORGEOUS MEDITATIVE SOUNDSCAPE Over 15 electro-ambient music tracks to keep your mind calm and focused while solving. Composed by David Kieffer, the soundtrack is available for purchase on Bandcamp. PRAISE FOR BLOCKWICK 2 “a serene, cerebral experience that feels every bit as transportive as the original” - Gamezebo “5/5” - AppAdvice “this puzzle game has all the trappings of an old-school handheld title with cleaned up graphics” - Time.com “solidly on the don't miss list” - JayIsGames “It’ll easily eat away at your free time.” - 148Apps.com “excellent block-sorting puzzler” - IGN “this game is gorgeous, with an elegance and aesthetic that feels thoroughly modern and light” - PocketGamer CONNECT WITH KIEFFER BROS. Web: https://kiefferbros.com

About

Stack and Crack

A satisfying block-stacking game with simple one-tap controls. Progress through 200 challenging levels that increase in speed and difficulty. Enjoy quick rounds with no timers or energy meters.

Highlights
  • 200 levels of increasing challenge
  • One-tap controls for one-handed play
  • Clean, minimalist design
  • Satisfying drop sounds
  • Quick rounds, no timers or energy meters
Features
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Stack & Crack — the satisfying block-stacking game you can't put down. Tap to drop. Stack the block. Miss the edge and it cracks off. Simple to learn, surprisingly tough to master. Work your way through 200 hand-crafted levels that get faster, narrower, and trickier as you climb. Every drop matters — line them up perfectly and the tower stays wide; mistime it and you'll be threading a needle by level 50. Why players love it: • 200 levels of increasing challenge • One-tap controls — play with one hand, anywhere • Clean, minimalist design with satisfying drop sounds • Quick rounds perfect for a commute, a coffee break, or "just one more try" • No timers, no energy meters, no waiting Whether you've got 30 seconds or 30 minutes, Stack & Crack delivers that addictive "one more level" loop. Stack carefully. Drop precisely. Can you crack all 200?

Screenshots

Blockwick 24 screens
Stack and Crack3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Stack and Crack at Free against Blockwick 2's $4.99. Stack and Crack also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Blockwick 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Stack and Crack is free to download; Blockwick 2 costs $4.99 up front. Stack and Crack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Blockwick 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stack and Crack holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blockwick 2 has 103 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Blockwick 2's written reviews are positive against 100% of Stack and Crack's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blockwick 2 ships an update every 2 months, Stack and Crack weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Blockwick 2 versus Stack and Crack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlockwick 2Stack and Crack
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (103 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings103 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size190 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKieffer Bros.Robert Reed

Customer experience

Blockwick 2

All ratings103 ratings
Positive75.7%
Neutral5.8%
Negative18.4%
Written reviews137 reviews
Positive74.5%
Neutral10.2%
Negative15.3%

Stack and Crack

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Blockwick 2

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Crashes when opening specific levels
  • Game freezes up
  • Confuses orientation after update
  • Screen rotates with every touch
  • App won't open after update
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  • Achievement not reflecting
  • Flip block not flipping
  • Obscura purchase restore issue
  • Crashes on startup
  • Crashes after completing a level
  • Game shuts down after solving a level
  • Crashes when last game in chapter completed

Requested features

9 requests
  • Add more levels
  • Add timer option for replay
  • Sync progress across devices
  • Add reset function
  • More puzzles for Obscura
Show 4 more
  • Blockwick 3
  • Optimized for iPhone 6/6 Plus
  • Revise sticky block mechanics
  • Add dark mode option

Stack and Crack

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Blockwick 2

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Stack and Crack

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Blockwick 2 free?
Blockwick 2 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stack and Crack free?
Stack and Crack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Blockwick 2 or Stack and Crack?
Stack and Crack is rated higher. Blockwick 2 averages 4.1 out of 5 from 103 ratings, while Stack and Crack averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Blockwick 2 or Stack and Crack have ads?
Stack and Crack shows ads; Blockwick 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Blockwick 2 or Stack and Crack?
Blockwick 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Stack and Crack weekly. Most recently, Blockwick 2 was updated on October 1, 2026 and Stack and Crack on September 29, 2026.

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