Comparison

cube vs Skyward Towers

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

Head to head
About

cube

Stack 3D cubes as high as you can in this endless game. Speed increases as your tower grows, challenging you to build the highest cube structure. Enjoy beautiful graphics and simple gameplay for quick fun.

Highlights
  • Endless gameplay
  • Beautiful 3D graphics
  • Simple stacking mechanic
  • Increasing speed challenge
  • Compete with others
Features
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Compete with friends and other people around the world - who builds the highest cube tower? Simply stack up the 3D cubes as high as possible. Speed increases the higher you get. * Endless game fun for in-between * Beautiful 3D cube graphics * Simple game principle

About

Skyward Towers

A fast-paced endless stacking game where players must precisely drop building segments to construct the tallest tower possible. Navigate increasing crane speeds and utilize in-game tools to stabilize your builds and earn points for upgrades.

Highlights
  • Endless stacking gameplay
  • Normal and Hardcore game modes
  • Earn and spend in-game points
  • Purchaseable and earnable tools
  • Crane speed increases over time
Features
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Skyward Towers is a fast-paced endless stacker where precision is everything. Your goal is simple: stack building segments as high as you can while the crane swings faster and faster. One wrong move and your unstable tower will come crashing down. Game Modes - Normal: Segments lock into place once they stop moving, so you only need to focus on your next drop. - Hardcore: Segments never lock—every placement matters, and even the slightest imbalance can topple your tower. Earn & Spend Points Each successful drop earns you points based on placement and accuracy. Spend your points in the in-game store on helpful tools or fun aesthetics. Points can also be earned through short ads or purchased in-app. Powerful Tools - Slow Down! – Reset the crane speed to its starting pace. - Freeze Lock – Freeze your tower to stabilize risky builds. - Eraser – Remove the last misplaced segment. (Max 3 of each tool can be held at once.) Build higher, play smarter, and test your balance skills in Skyward Towers. How tall can your tower reach?

Screenshots

cube4 screens
Skyward Towers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Skyward Towers at 4.9 against cube's 2.5. Skyward Towers also leads on ratings volume (8 vs 2). cube's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 24 months). 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. cube sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Skyward Towers sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Skyward Towers holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 8 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

cube ships an update every 3 months, Skyward Towers every 24 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
cube versus Skyward Towers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametercubeSkyward Towers
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (2 ratings)4.9 (8 ratings) — better
Number of ratings28 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 24 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.2 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB73 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperClickConnect GmbHLee Clayberg

Customer experience

cube

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Skyward Towers

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

cube

One-time1
  • AdFree Version$0.99
4 purchases

Skyward Towers

One-time4
  • 300 Points$1.99
  • 1000 Points$4.99
  • 2500 Points$9.99
Show 1 more
  • 6000 Points$19.99

Questions

Is cube free?
cube is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Skyward Towers free?
Skyward Towers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, cube or Skyward Towers?
Skyward Towers is rated higher. cube averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Skyward Towers averages 4.9 from 8 ratings.
Do cube or Skyward Towers have ads?
Skyward Towers shows ads; cube does not.
Which is updated more often, cube or Skyward Towers?
cube ships an update every 3 months, and Skyward Towers every 24 months. Most recently, cube was updated on October 24, 2026 and Skyward Towers on October 24, 2026.

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