# GOPOP! vs Stranger Cubes

The clearest difference is rating: GOPOP! at 4.1 against Stranger Cubes's 2.0. GOPOP! also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 35 months) and ratings volume (740 vs 1). Stranger Cubes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GOPOP! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Stranger Cubes asks for nothing beyond the download.

GOPOP! holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GOPOP! has 740 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

GOPOP! ships an update every 6 days, Stranger Cubes every 35 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GOPOP! | Stranger Cubes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (740 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gopop/id1100476936/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stranger-cubes/id1468034791/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **740** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 35 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 92 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RedLine Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1050165849) | [Aaron Nemoyten](https://appshunter.io/developer/1144724503) |

## What reviewers say

### GOPOP!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gopop/id1100476936)

Match and clear colored squares on a game board. Remove groups of two or more identical squares to achieve higher scores and advance through levels. Enjoy a visually engaging puzzle experience.

**Highlights:** Match two or more identical squares, Clear the game board, Score-based progression, Visually engaging gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Easy to learn and play
- 🔥 Highly addictive
- 🧠 Intellectually stimulating
- ⚡ Quick to play sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads
- ⏱️ Ads longer than gameplay
- 🐢 Lag and performance issues

**Reported bugs**

- Lag during gameplay
- Excessive ad frequency impacting user experience

**Requested features**

- Ad reduction or premium ad-free version
- Performance optimization to reduce lag


### Stranger Cubes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stranger-cubes/id1468034791)

A retro-style action game where players catch falling cubes while avoiding obstacles. It offers an easy-to-learn mechanic that quickly escalates in difficulty, challenging players to see how far they can progress in its endless mode.

**Highlights:** Cube catching gameplay, Spike avoidance mechanics, Endless mode, Escalating difficulty, Retro visual style

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GOPOP! free?

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

### Is Stranger Cubes free?

Stranger Cubes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GOPOP! or Stranger Cubes?

GOPOP! is rated higher. GOPOP! averages 4.1 out of 5 from 740 ratings, while Stranger Cubes averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do GOPOP! or Stranger Cubes have ads?

Neither GOPOP! nor Stranger Cubes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GOPOP! or Stranger Cubes?

GOPOP! ships an update every 6 days, and Stranger Cubes every 35 months. Most recently, GOPOP! was updated on October 22, 2026 and Stranger Cubes on October 23, 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.*