# kubic vs Blocky Gate

The clearest difference is rating: Blocky Gate at 5.0 against kubic's 4.4. Blocky Gate also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). kubic's advantage is ratings volume (245 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. kubic sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Blocky Gate sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Blocky Gate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: kubic has 245 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

kubic ships an update every 2 months, Blocky Gate monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | kubic | Blocky Gate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (245 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kubic/id1062903406/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocky-gate/id1414591014/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **245** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 36.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 383 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pixel Envision Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/444289214) | [Maqna Interactive Ltda - Me](https://appshunter.io/developer/674276870) |

## What reviewers say

### kubic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kubic/id1062903406)

This optical illusion puzzle game challenges players to construct impossible structures inspired by M.C. Escher's art. With a clean design and minimalistic graphics, it offers over 60 mind-bending puzzles across various geometric and spatial themes. Features include layer locking, zoom, and an in-game hint system to aid progression.

**Highlights:** Optical illusion puzzles, M.C. Escher inspired designs, Geometric and impossible objects, Layer locking and manipulation, Zoom and view controls, In-game hint system, Progress syncing via iCloud

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 25 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50 Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100 Hints | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Original and clever puzzles
- 🧠 Mind-bending challenges
- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- ✨ Well-realized game concept
- 🤔 Puzzles make you think

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Frustrating tile placement
- 📉 Steep difficulty curve
- 💸 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 😩 Stressful user experience
- ⚠️ Ads interrupt gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Tiles not sticking correctly
- App won't launch offline
- App won't load/crashes on launch
- In-app purchase attempts forced
- Bug with in-app purchase activation

**Requested features**

- Fix tile placement issues
- Improve difficulty curve
- Option to rotate puzzles
- Option to lock in pieces
- Dark mode for night play


### Blocky Gate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocky-gate/id1414591014)

Test your reflexes in this challenging casual game where you must open the correct gate to let vehicles pass. Navigate through various themed environments, collect power-ups, and compete for high scores. It's easy to learn but difficult to master.

**Highlights:** One-touch gameplay, Fast 3D block graphics, Multiple themed environments, Daily in-game gifts, Achievements and leaderboards, Item collection for assistance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1000 coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| 2000 coins | $12.99 | one-time |
| 5000 coins | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is kubic free?

kubic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Blocky Gate free?

Blocky Gate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, kubic or Blocky Gate?

Blocky Gate is rated higher. kubic averages 4.4 out of 5 from 245 ratings, while Blocky Gate averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do kubic or Blocky Gate have ads?

Both kubic and Blocky Gate show ads.

### Which is updated more often, kubic or Blocky Gate?

kubic ships an update every 2 months, and Blocky Gate monthly. Most recently, kubic was updated on September 28, 2026 and Blocky Gate on September 18, 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.*