Comparison

Stacks Away (Lite) vs LinkOut

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

Head to head
About

Stacks Away (Lite)

Features
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Stacks Away is an easy to learn, fast-action arcade game. The objective is to keep growing stacks of colored pieces from reaching the top of the screen. You do this by arranging pieces of the same color together to make them disappear. Gameplay is simple: touch anywhere on a stack to lift the top piece, drag left or right, then lift your finger to drop the piece on the new stack. It may be simple at first, but as the pieces come faster and faster, trust me - you will be challenged. World-wide bragging rights can be earned by getting the top score on the Game Center leaderboard. Multiple color schemes are included, so you can change things up during long gaming sessions. The full version of the app - available for one low price (with no in-app upgrades to soak you for more money later) - contains multiple variations of the game, including more challenging versions for when the starting levels become too easy for you. (And of course, the full version is ad-free.) Download now - and get stacking!

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LinkOut

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LinkOut is the ultimate easy-to-learn, hard-to-master puzzle game! Watch vibrant blocks fill the screen, then tap any group of 2 or more matching blocks to clear them all at once. Bigger groups mean bigger scores and even more satisfaction! How to Play: • Look for 2 or more same-color blocks touching horizontally or vertically • Tap to clear them in a single move • Blocks above fall down, and columns slide left to fill the gaps • Try to clear the whole board for a bonus! Why You’ll Love LinkOut: • Super Simple Controls: Just tap! Anyone can play, anytime. • Satisfying Visuals: Each clear pops with colorful effects and smooth animation. • No Complicated Rules: No timers, no pressure—just relaxing, pure fun. • Perfect for Quick Breaks: Enjoy in short bursts or aim for a high score marathon. • Global Leaderboards: Compete with friends and players worldwide—can you reach the top? • Ad-free Upgrade: Enjoy a clean experience anytime. Whether you want to relax or challenge your mind, LinkOut is designed to delight. The more blocks you clear at once, the better your score—so think ahead and make every tap count! Download LinkOut now and experience the thrill of clearing blocks in a single tap. Your new favorite puzzle awaits!

Screenshots

Stacks Away (Lite)4 screens
LinkOut3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stacks Away (Lite) at none against LinkOut's 1. Stacks Away (Lite) also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). LinkOut's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 36 months). On price and device support 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

Both are free to download. LinkOut sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Stacks Away (Lite) asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stacks Away (Lite) ships an update every 36 months, LinkOut every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Stacks Away (Lite) versus LinkOut: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStacks Away (Lite)LinkOut
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 36 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB153 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKevin BrainShunsuke Fukui

In-app purchases

None

Stacks Away (Lite)

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

LinkOut

One-time1
  • NoAds$2.99

Questions

Is Stacks Away (Lite) free?
Stacks Away (Lite) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LinkOut free?
LinkOut is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stacks Away (Lite) or LinkOut have ads?
LinkOut shows ads; Stacks Away (Lite) does not.
Which is updated more often, Stacks Away (Lite) or LinkOut?
Stacks Away (Lite) ships an update every 36 months, and LinkOut every 2 days. Most recently, Stacks Away (Lite) was updated on October 7, 2026 and LinkOut on October 7, 2026.

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