Comparison

kubic vs Bomb Squad Academy

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

Head to head
About

kubic

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
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***** #1 Puzzle Game in over 20 Countries! ***** ***** "This quirky puzzle game bends the limits of space and reality to make you create structures that, in theory, should be impossible to replicate." - Pocket Gamer 8/10 ***** ***** "As soothing as it is challenging, this grown-up puzzler opened our minds. Time flew by as we recreated sculpture after sculpture in increasingly difficult configurations. The game’s 3D graphics invite focus and sharpen problem-solving skills, making it an entertaining brain-builder. M.C. Escher would be impressed by the twisty, physics-defying structures." - App Store Notes ***** kubic is a unique optical illusion puzzle game based on M.C. Escher's art, impossible objects and other geometric designs. The object is to construct the goal configuration from a number of pieces. Presented in a simple, clean design and minimalistic art, kubic is a premium game with over 60 escher-esque puzzles. When you click on a piece, it pops to the front-most layer, and may overlap other pieces. When you combine the pieces, they do not merge. If there are extra pieces, you may hide them behind the others. You can also lock layers and drag pieces without changing their layer order. You can also use two finger pinch to zoom in and out and drag the view for a better control. If you are stuck on a puzzle you can simply skip it and re-visit at a later time. Rest assured, all puzzles can be solved but beware, some puzzles are hard! Just take your time...Tip: It helps to plan ahead and build figures from back to front. If you truly get stuck, there is a in-game hint system. You can use it to get started or even get the whole puzzle solved. Levels divided in 6 groups: • Ocean - "2D" Shapes are basically two-dimensional arrangements. • Desert - "3D" Shapes appear to be three-dimensional, but remember to think in two dimensions. • Mountain - "Convex/Concave" These optical illusions are inspired by Escher's famous "Convex and Concave" lithograph. • Sky - "Up/Down" These optical illusions are inspired by the Penrose Triangle featured in Escher's lithograph "Waterfall”. • Escher - Based on letter designs that spell out MC ESCHER. • Print - Based on the printable magazine version of Convex-Concave puzzles. Kubic is localized and supports 12 languages including English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish Game supports iCloud for progress syncing between devices. Convex Concave puzzles from the Heaven and Earth game are included with permission. The puzzles were designed by Scott Kim, Puzzlemaster (scottkim.com), and the Heaven & Earth team. Enjoy!

About

Bomb Squad Academy

Engage in a thrilling puzzle game where you must defuse bombs under strict time limits. Analyze complex electronic circuits, identify components, and carefully cut wires or flip switches to prevent detonation. Progress through increasingly challenging levels that test your logic and speed.

Highlights
  • Defuse bombs under time constraints
  • Analyze electronic board functions
  • Identify components and connections
  • Solve logic puzzles quickly
  • Progress through challenging circuits
Features
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Save the world one wire at a time with Bomb Squad Academy, a puzzle game where you have to defuse bombs under a time constraint. Analyze the way the electronic boards function and identify how to disable the detonator. Be careful though, cutting the wrong wire or flipping the wrong switch might just trigger the bomb. As you progress through the game, you will be faced with increasingly challenging circuits that will test your ability to work through logic puzzles quickly. Identify the components, understand the connections and learn what makes the circuit work. Do it fast enough and you might just make it through. From the Press: “It also manages to achieve that bomb defusing essential – the moment of nervous uncertainty when you cut a wire, either leading to a sudden explosion, or the relief of simple nothingness.” RPS Recommented – Rock Paper Shotgun “Bomb Squad Academy is a refreshing, cerebral puzzler that might just teach you a thing or two about electronics in the process. That’s some cheap and easy knowledge right there.” Recommended – PC Gamer "I kinda wish Bomb Squad Academy existed way back when I was learning, because there are three areas we had to study over for six weeks when I was learning it, and this game boiled it all down to a 20-minute lesson with practical applications. This is a game you should be playing in a technology class and then taking a test afterward." 9/10 - Bleeding Cool News

Screenshots

kubic4 screens
Bomb Squad Academy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bomb Squad Academy at 84% against kubic's 36%. Bomb Squad Academy also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. kubic sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Bomb Squad Academy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bomb Squad Academy holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bomb Squad Academy has 2.2K ratings behind it against 245, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of kubic's written reviews are positive against 84% of Bomb Squad Academy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

kubic ships an update every 2 months, Bomb Squad Academy every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
kubic versus Bomb Squad Academy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterkubicBomb Squad Academy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (245 ratings)4.8 (2.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.4% of reviews84.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2452.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size383 MB322 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPixel Envision Ltd.Systemic Games, LLC

Customer experience

kubic

All ratings245 ratings
Positive82.9%
Neutral6.5%
Negative10.6%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral15.2%
Negative48.5%

Bomb Squad Academy

All ratings2,189 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.5%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews184 reviews
Positive84.2%
Neutral6.5%
Negative9.2%

User reviews

kubic

From 245 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bomb Squad Academy

From 2.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun and challenging puzzles
  • 👍 Engaging and educational gameplay
  • 💡 Realistic circuit components
  • 🚀 High-quality production value

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs, especially on later levels
  • 💰 Paywall for full game access
  • 🕰️ Short gameplay length

Bugs and requests

kubic

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

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

Bomb Squad Academy

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes on completing Feedback Loops level 8
  • Ad button freezes the game
  • Progress not saved after purchasing full version

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and content updates
  • Ability to create custom bomb puzzles
  • Option to replay completed levels
  • Improved ad system and retry functionality

In-app purchases

5 purchases

kubic

One-time5
  • 10 Hints$0.99
  • No Ads$1.99
  • 25 Hints$1.99
Show 2 more
  • 50 Hints$2.99
  • 100 Hints$3.99
1 purchases

Bomb Squad Academy

One-time1
  • BSA Full Version$2.99

Questions

Is kubic free?
kubic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bomb Squad Academy free?
Bomb Squad Academy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, kubic or Bomb Squad Academy?
Bomb Squad Academy is rated higher. kubic averages 4.4 out of 5 from 245 ratings, while Bomb Squad Academy averages 4.8 from 2.2K ratings.
Do kubic or Bomb Squad Academy have ads?
kubic shows ads; Bomb Squad Academy does not.
Which is updated more often, kubic or Bomb Squad Academy?
kubic ships an update every 2 months, and Bomb Squad Academy every 2 days. Most recently, kubic was updated on October 23, 2026 and Bomb Squad Academy on October 26, 2026.

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