# Impaled vs Sqube Darkness

Impaled and Sqube Darkness both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 97% of Impaled's written reviews are positive against 36% of Sqube Darkness's. Impaled also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Sqube Darkness's advantage is ratings volume (32K vs 76). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Impaled sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Sqube Darkness sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Impaled against 4.8 for Sqube Darkness. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sqube Darkness has 32K ratings behind it against 76, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 97% of Impaled's written reviews are positive against 36% of Sqube Darkness's.

Impaled ships an update monthly, Sqube Darkness every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Impaled | Sqube Darkness |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impaled/id1063667413/reviews) | **[4.8 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sqube-darkness/id1591396836/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 76 | **32K** |
| Positive reviews | **96.8% of reviews** | 35.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 134 MB | 336 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Choofun Games AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/975429564) | [UNICO STUDIO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467451326) |

## What reviewers say

### Impaled

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impaled/id1063667413)

Experience a challenging one-touch platformer with diverse levels. Jump, fly, and slide through unique environments, encountering various creatures and vehicles. Master your skills to progress further in this engaging arcade adventure.

**Highlights:** One-touch controls, Varied level speeds, Flying mechanics, Diverse characters and vehicles, Skill-based progression

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| More Skips | $0.99 | one-time |
| More Skips | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| More Skips | $2.99 | one-time |


### Sqube Darkness

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sqube-darkness/id1591396836)

Navigate challenging geometry puzzles and obstacles as a heroic cube. Master precise jumps and runs to escape enemies and reach freedom in this action-packed platformer. Improve your cube's stats and compete for high scores.

**Highlights:** Flexible control methods (buttons or swipe), Difficult but rewarding gameplay, Increase character stats and skills, Compete for high scores globally, Offline play supported, Beautiful geometry visuals

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

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ads Pass (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| 3000 CP | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Kit | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sale Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 12000 CP | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sale Champion's Choice | $2.99 | one-time |
| Runner Kit | $4.99 | one-time |
| 20000 CP | $4.99 | one-time |
| Daily Value Combo | $4.99 | one-time |
| CP Starter | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads v2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sprinter Kit | $5.99 | one-time |
| Champion's Choice | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium Upgrade Loyalty | $9.99 | one-time |
| CP Core | $9.99 | one-time |
| 50000 CP | $9.99 | one-time |
| Marathoner Kit | $11.99 | one-time |
| Premium Upgrade | $14.99 | one-time |
| Iron Man Kit | $15.99 | one-time |
| CP Mega | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Forever | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Challenging and fun
- 🎨 Unique atmosphere
- 🤖 Interesting concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Too many ads
- 🐛 Unresponsive controls
- 🔥 Difficulty spikes
- 🤯 Overwhelming for new players

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing
- Ads not closing properly
- Inconsistent jump registration

**Requested features**

- Add lore and story
- Implement difficulty levels
- Improve jump mechanics
- Reduce ad frequency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Impaled free?

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

### Is Sqube Darkness free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Impaled or Sqube Darkness?

Sqube Darkness is rated higher. Impaled averages 4.7 out of 5 from 76 ratings, while Sqube Darkness averages 4.8 from 32K ratings.

### Do Impaled or Sqube Darkness have ads?

Sqube Darkness shows ads; Impaled does not.

### Which is updated more often, Impaled or Sqube Darkness?

Impaled ships an update monthly, and Sqube Darkness every 5 weeks. Most recently, Impaled was updated on October 20, 2026 and Sqube Darkness on October 22, 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.*