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Updated July 2026 · real, multi-region App Store reviews
Head-to-head

Stack vs Dune!

Stack 4.4★ · Free + IAP 60
Winner Stack
Dune! 4.5★ · Free + IAP 55

While both Stack and Dune! suffer from an overwhelming number of ads, Stack is slightly preferable for its more stable gameplay, as Dune! has significant bugs in its challenge mode and customization features.

Full reviews: Stack · Dune!

Both Stack and Dune! are casual mobile games that users find addictive and fun, but their free-to-play models are heavily criticized due to an excessive number of ads. Stack experiences lag and stuttering primarily due to ads, while Dune! has more severe issues including ads interrupting gameplay and non-functional features, making Stack the marginally better choice despite its own flaws.

Head to head

Gameplay Experience edge: StackR3R5R6R12
Stack Stack is generally considered a fun and addictive game, good for passing time R5. Users enjoy the simple, relaxing nature of the game R3. However, many report significant lag and stuttering, especially when ads appear, which disrupts the rhythm and makes it hard to play perfectly R12R16R19. Some also find the game repetitive over time R6.
Dune! Dune! is also praised as fun, addictive, and satisfying . However, a significant number of users report bugs, particularly with the challenge mode not working or freezing R70. Some older players are disappointed with recent updates that removed customizable backgrounds and the infinite play mode, replacing them with a less preferred level stage system .
Ads and Monetization tieR4R9R10R12
Stack Stack is heavily criticized for an overwhelming number of ads, with users reporting ads after every game, sometimes multiple ads, and long ad durations R4R9R10. Many users state that ads cause lag and glitches, making the game unplayable without turning off Wi-Fi or purchasing ad removal R12R19. Some users who paid for ad removal still experienced ads .
Dune! Dune! is also severely criticized for an excessive number of ads, with ads appearing after every game, sometimes mid-game, and being unskippable or very long . Users who paid for ad removal report still receiving ads, feeling scammed R70R79R91. Some ads are reported to block parts of the screen R72.
Reliability and Bugs edge: StackR7R12R16R19
Stack Stack users frequently report the game freezing, lagging, or stuttering, often linked to ads loading R7R12R16R19. Some users also noted issues with specific skins, like the glass skin being invisible or not working .
Dune! Dune! has notable bugs, particularly with the challenge mode not loading or freezing the game R70. There are also reports of customization choices (ball, sky, dunes) not saving or displaying correctly after reloading the game . Additionally, some users experienced issues with world leagues, where they would reach first place but be reset to the bottom of the league .
User Interface and Experience edge: StackR1R23R65R67
Stack Stack has received criticism for its initial user experience, with one user reporting an overwhelming number of cookie/marketing preferences that were difficult to decline R1. The game's graphics and design are generally considered fantastic by some R23.
Dune! Dune! has faced criticism for changes in its UI and game modes, with users disliking the removal of customizable backgrounds and the infinite play mode in favor of a new level stage system . There's also confusion and frustration over the app's age rating being set to 18+, with users stating there's no explicit content to justify it R65R67R72.
Pick Stack if

Pick Stack if you are looking for a simple, relaxing game to pass the time and are willing to either tolerate frequent ads or play offline to avoid them and associated lag R5R23.

Pick Dune! if

Pick Dune! if you enjoy a fast-paced, satisfying game and are not concerned with challenge modes or customization, as these features appear to be buggy .

Evidence note: The evidence for both apps is heavily skewed towards negative recent reviews, primarily focusing on the excessive number of ads and their impact on gameplay. Both apps have a 'Free + IAP' model, and much of the negativity stems from the friction experienced by non-paying users. The lifetime ratings are higher than what recent reviews suggest, indicating a decline in user satisfaction over time, likely due to increased ad monetization.

Frequently asked

Can I play Stack without ads?
Yes, you can play Stack without ads by turning off your Wi-Fi or mobile data, which also resolves the lag and stuttering issues caused by ads loading R23R30R41R46.
Does paying for ad removal work in Dune!?
No, multiple users reported paying for ad removal in Dune! (priced around $8 or £7.99) but still experiencing ads, leading to feelings of being scammed R70R79R91.
Why is Dune! rated 18+?
Users are confused and frustrated by Dune!'s 18+ age rating, as they state the app contains no explicit content whatsoever and believe it should be suitable for all ages R65R67R72.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R3] Stack 3/5 · GB Stop the blocks from growing: Relaxing game. But add an option to switch off the tiles growing after aligning them perfectly. Maybe replace it with a reward or something.
  2. [R5] Stack 5/5 · GB Perfect: Great when you have nothing to do
  3. [R6] Stack 3/5 · GB It ok: It’s fun to play the first couple of times but it just gets so repetitive although it can be fun every now and again. There should just be more stuff to do
  4. [R12] Stack 3/5 · GB Lags when an ad pops up: Great game although the game lags everytime a new ad pops up at the bottom of the screen, thus causing you to throw you off and lose prematurely
  5. [R4] Stack 1/5 · GB Where's the game?: Lots of adverts with a game in there occasionally
  6. [R9] Stack 3/5 · GB Good and bad: So the game altogether is really fun but after EVERY SINGLE GAME this is 10+seconds adds and it is so annoying
  7. [R10] Stack 1/5 · GB DONT DOWNLOAD IT: When I I saw the reviews I thought it was meh it properly fake but when I download it was a disaster every time you lose you alway get a annoying ads which take so long and boring and since you might thing it it a good game it not so don’t DOWNLOAD IT
  8. [R7] Stack 1/5 · GB My review on stack: It froze my phone for 5 minutes and did an emergency sos then cancelled it and turned my phone off and back on
  9. [R16] Stack 2/5 · GB Freeze: every time i try play it freezes for a second when i try place a block and when i tap it freezes its hard to make perfects and no die
  10. [R19] Stack 1/5 · GB Adverts f&£k the flow: Adverts ruin the game . Freezes when the ad at bottom changes causing you yo fail
  11. [R1] Stack 1/5 · GB Don’t risk it.: First thing that pops up is asking you to accept marketing/cookie preferences, going in to decline all these since they’re not exactly relevant, there’s HUNDREDS to manually unselect. No way to just decline all, and to then accept these changes, you need to find the not obviously placed button to accept, the main button, highlighted bright red is “Accept All”. Not a great experie
  12. [R23] Stack 5/5 · GB AMAZING🤩: The game is great and the overall graphics and design is fantastic!! People are complaining about ads, which is a simple problem to fix. Turn of your Wi-Fi and you won’t get any ads. Personally, even with Wi-Fi on, I never experienced any adds and find the game relaxing and great for passing time or a quick session of playing! I love the challenges / quests as they push me harder to do m
  13. [R65] Dune! 5/5 · US BRO: why is it 18+ if its just a BALL GOING UP AND DOWN hills like bro do you just hate kids?
  14. [R67] Dune! 1/5 · US How is this app 18plus?: This app contains no explicit content whatsoever! The devs outta fix this
  15. [R30] Stack 3/5 · GB Advertisements prioritised by the game.: The game is a great way to pass some time whilst travelling as Wi-Fi is not required, however, if you are playing with Wi-Fi though the game becomes a bit more laggy causing the click to register at the wrong time. The reason for the lag when using Wi-Fi, the game prioritises the loading of adverts at the bottom of the screen over the game running smoothly
  16. [R41] Stack 1/5 · GB actual gameplay is good. Scummy Team.: The actual game is good. Explain to me why on an iphone 15 pro I get lag spikes every 10 seconds. Running smooth 120fps than a sudden lag spike???? If you turn of internet there is no lag spikes at all. Runs perfectly without internet. The second you turn it on they make your game laggy so you watch an ad to revive.
  17. [R46] Stack 5/5 · GB Stop the bad reviews: This game is great but people keep writing bad reviews. IF UR ANNOYED BY THE ADS TURN OFF THE WIFI. This game is brilliant it’s a simple game that is so addictive defo download now.
  18. [R70] Dune! 1/5 · US Challenge bug: Game was great paid for the ad removal, then I went to the challenges and it wouldn’t work at all. Level loaded and ball wouldn’t move. So I deleted and reinstalled the app and there’s no way to get my ad removal back whatsoever and I’m not paying another $8 to have the same service I already paid for.
  19. [R79] Dune! 1/5 · US Scammed: Payed for ad free and still get ads literally got scammed
  20. [R91] Dune! 1/5 · US No ads = 8 dollar joke: How are you gonna charge 8 dollars to remove ads and then not remove ads 😂 easiest 1 star of my life
  21. [R72] Dune! 3/5 · US Fun but needs reviewing: There are so many ads and it’s so unnecessary. It used to be a simple game. Now ads will come up mid game and when they’re done, there’s an ad at the bottom of my screen that blocks the hills. Also, why change the age rating to 18+, nothing in game should require that. If the ads are the reason for this change then maybe it’s the ads that need changing and not the age rati

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store