# qubotron — Retro 3D Block Stacking Game

> 3D block stacking puzzle game with retro music and brain-boosting potential. (iPhone/iPad app by TLogic.de.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qubotron/id1636353172 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [TLogic.de](https://appshunter.io/developer/327755338)
- Category: Games, Education, Casual, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 37 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-12-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-14
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qubotron/id1636353172/reviews.md

## What is qubotron?

Do you like the ...tris kind of block puzzle games? Then you must check this out.

In this immersive puzzle game you stack differently shaped blocks in a box. Complete layers will disappear. 
Sounds familiar? But this is in 3D!

Beat the high scores in normal playing mode, relax in the non-competitive zen mode, or check out the daily missions.

The game music adapts to the gameplay. It was recorded on real analog synthesizers from the seventies and eighties, creating an authentic retro experience.

This app is not only great fun to play, but it also boosts your brain. A scientific study has shown a significant improvement of the spatial sense in teenagers playing a similar video game. **

Either play for free with ads or unlock the ad-free version as an in-game purchase. After some first minutes of gameplay you will automatically asked for your choice.

We put a lot of effort in making this game fun and easy to play. Some glitches or unexpected behavior might still have been missed by us. Please, before issuing a negative review, do reach out to us first at support@tlogic.de. We are happy about any kind of feedback as it gives us the chance to improve the game.

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** A. Noss: Improvement of spatial sense in 10 to 14 year-olds  by the video game Blockout, diploma thesis, Vienna University, 1994 (original German title: "Förderung der Raumvorstellung bei 10- bis 14-Jährigen durch das Computerspiel Blockout"). 
In this study with more than 100 kids, half of the kids got the opportunity to play Blockout (a block puzzle game quite similar to qubotron) during summer vacation, the other half did not. The spatial sense of all kids was tested before and after the vacation using a standard test procedure (Gittler 3DW Test). The kids having played the game improved significantly compared to the kids not having played the game.

## Key features

- 3D block stacking gameplay
- Multiple game modes (normal, zen, daily missions)
- Retro analog synthesizer music
- Improves spatial sense
- Free with ads or ad-free purchase

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No-Ads Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qubotron/id1636353172/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Better than Block Out

*2023-01-21*

This game is a GREAT version of “Block Out” (I still have this game on a Sega Genesis cartridge). I have been waiting for someone to bring this classic back to my iPhone. It took me a minute or two before I realized that you can rotate and move the pieces WITHOUT the “joysticks” on either side of the drop field. Playing the game in the Zen mode allowed me to master manipulating the shapes. Great game. Thanks to the developers.

**Developer response:** So, another Blockout fan! The fact that I could not find anything like this on the app store either was the reason to start this project :-) Thanks for the great feedback.

### 1/5 — Update: Freezes on load screen both ios 12 and 13 every time

*2023-01-13*

iOS 12.2 on a 2nd gen iPad Pro.

Freezes on load screen and says loading sounds at bottom of screen.

Could you please fix.

Thank you.

Very interested in playing.

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Update: tried on my other ipad pro running ios 13
also Freezes on load screen EVERY TIME!, just like ios 12.

**Developer response:** Thanks for reporting the issue. Indeed we found problem on iOS 14 and less. The issue has been fixed in version 1.0.6.

### 5/5 — Very cool take on a block puzzler

*2023-01-06*

I dig the graphics, definitely has the old cabinet arcade game Tempest vibe to it, especially the 3d playfield. 

Three suggestions

1. Add a color blind mode option. Maybe have numerals show the corresponding level number on top of each block. Sometimes it’s a bit difficult to clearly discern what levels you’re looking down at. This would be fantastic. 

2. The ability to rotate the 3d block pile around in 3d space. This would help with strategic planning. 

3. Portrait mode! Playing with one thumb would be epic. 

Overall great game and cheap enough to remove ads. Hopefully more people come across it. The AppStore is such a jungle these days I’m surprised I stumbled upon it. Best of luck.

**Developer response:** Thanks for the great review. It feels good to see that all the work was not in vain.

About your suggestions: Can't promise but let's see what's possible. 
1. Should be easy. 
2. A little more difficult. 
3. You can already play one-thumb on iPhone models with 3d touch: Hold the phone in portrait (ignore the controls and that the text is still landscape). Touch the white wireframe block to move/rotate it: Force-touch-and-drag = shift (same as right sphere control). Soft-touch-and-drag = rotate about x/y (same as left sphere control). Touch-next-to-block-and-drag = rotate z (same as wheel control). The reason why it's not advertised is that we think the virtual controllers are way more fast and precise, especially in the faster levels.

Note: Force-touch (or as Apple names it: "3d touch") was only available on iPhone models 8 to XS. You still may have to enable it under Settings > Accessibility > Touch. On all other devices you use two-finger-drag instead in order to shift the block. Obviously, this is not exactly one-thumb any more. If more players want a real one-thumb mode we might have to think of a suitable alternative for iPhone 11 and newer.
  
Contact support@tlogic.de for further discussion. Thanks!

## Frequently asked questions about qubotron

### What is qubotron?

qubotron is a 3D block stacking puzzle game where players complete layers to make them disappear. It offers various game modes and features authentic retro music.

### Does qubotron have ads?

Yes, qubotron contains advertisements. Players have the option to unlock an ad-free version through an in-game purchase.

### Can I play qubotron offline?

The provided description does not specify if qubotron can be played offline. However, many puzzle games of this nature offer offline play.

### What are the different game modes in qubotron?

qubotron features a normal playing mode to beat high scores, a non-competitive zen mode for relaxation, and daily missions for varied challenges.

### How does qubotron improve spatial sense?

A scientific study mentioned in the description indicates that playing similar block puzzle games can significantly improve spatial sense in teenagers.

### What devices is qubotron available on?

qubotron is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, as indicated by its supported devices list.

### How often is qubotron updated?

The latest version of qubotron is 1.0.6, and it was last updated on January 22, 2023. This suggests a relatively recent update cycle.

### What is the age rating for qubotron?

qubotron has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of younger players and above.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.6 — 2023-01-22

Added support for Game Center
  - Try to beat your friends' high scores. See how you rank globally.
  - As a start, only leaderboards (high scores) will be reflected in game center. Achievements (badges) follow in a later update.
  - If you don't want to use Game Center, you might have to cancel the login screen up to three times, and will never be asked again (until you re-enable Game Center in the Settings app).

Fixed freezing on the start screen for iOS 14 and lower

### 1.0.5 — 2023-01-14

- Added color-blind accessibility options
- Improved general menu structure

### 1.0.4 — 2023-01-06

Fixed rare issue: When skipping the tutorial in its final phase, the finger symbol would stay on the screen until restarting the app.

### 1.0.3 — 2022-12-31

Fixed bug in achievments (rarely, the Pioneer badge was not awarded when it should).

### 1.0.2 — 2022-12-06

Fixed an occasional app freeze after the tutorial.

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