# Steve | Widget Dinosaur Game vs Sqube Darkness

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Steve | Widget Dinosaur Game at 129K against Sqube Darkness's 32K. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Steve | Widget Dinosaur Game sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days 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.

Sqube Darkness holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 129K and 32K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 35% and 36% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steve | Widget Dinosaur Game | Sqube Darkness |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (129K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steve-widget-dinosaur-game/id1090617661/reviews) | **[4.8 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sqube-darkness/id1591396836/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **129K** | 32K |
| Positive reviews | 35.0% of reviews | **35.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 279 MB | 336 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Calm Sea Enterprise, S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1613345584) | [UNICO STUDIO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467451326) |

## What reviewers say

### Steve | Widget Dinosaur Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steve-widget-dinosaur-game/id1090617661)

An infinite runner game where you control a dinosaur from your notification center. Jump over obstacles with simple one-finger controls and unlock new characters and scenarios. Compete with friends on the online leaderboard in this pixel art adventure.

**Highlights:** Playable from notification center, One-finger jump controls, Unlockable skins and scenarios, Online leaderboard, Pixel art graphics, Offline gameplay

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Content | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Vega Pro (Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Steve (Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Vega Pro (Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Steve (Weekly) | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly offer | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly offer | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Vega Pro (Annual) | $69.99 | per year |
| 500 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3500 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 8500 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🦕 Cute dinosaur game
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚫 No WiFi required
- 🎨 Wide range of characters and themes
- 🔓 Free to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid subscription required for full access
- 🔍 Small widget size makes gameplay difficult
- 🔌 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches with the widget
- 🤖 Forced ads and in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not loading or crashing
- Coins not registering properly
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
- Inability to remove or customize the widget

**Requested features**

- Ability to play the game directly in the app
- Option to adjust widget size
- More free characters and themes
- Improved jump mechanics and responsiveness
- Ability to disable ads and in-app purchases


### 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 Steve | Widget Dinosaur Game free?

Steve | Widget Dinosaur Game 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, Steve | Widget Dinosaur Game or Sqube Darkness?

Sqube Darkness is rated higher. Steve | Widget Dinosaur Game averages 4.6 out of 5 from 129K ratings, while Sqube Darkness averages 4.8 from 32K ratings.

### Do Steve | Widget Dinosaur Game or Sqube Darkness have ads?

Both Steve | Widget Dinosaur Game and Sqube Darkness show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Steve | Widget Dinosaur Game or Sqube Darkness?

Steve | Widget Dinosaur Game ships an update every 5 weeks, and Sqube Darkness every 5 weeks. Most recently, Steve | Widget Dinosaur Game was updated on October 31, 2026 and Sqube Darkness on October 31, 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.*