Comparison

Cubway vs OLDTV

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

Head to head
About

Cubway

Navigate a cube through a challenging abstract world, experiencing a story of rebirth. Master diverse mechanics like timing, avoidance, and interaction with obstacles. Enjoy a visually stunning and atmospheric journey with unique animations and ambient music.

Highlights
  • Abstract story of rebirth
  • Cube navigation through obstacles
  • Diverse interaction mechanics
  • 55 unique levels
  • 3 alternative endings
  • Minimalistic graphics and animations
  • Atmospheric ambient soundtrack
Features
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Cubway is a journey with an abstract story of lifecycle of rebirth, called Samsara. Guide the cube through the long way full of dangers and difficulties, visit many interesting and mysterious places. Mechanics of the game are concentrated around different types of interaction with the obstacles. Some of them are: finding correct spot to overcome the obstacles, blowing them, correct timing of your movement, avoiding dangers, changing your movement directions by the switchers and many more. All this is accompanied by beautiful background arts that tell an abstract story, unique animations, minimalistic graphics, different astonishing effects, and relaxing ambient. • 55 different levels • 3 Alternative Endings • Several game mechanics • Elegant and stylish design • A lot of obstacles and unique animations • Astonishing effects of rain, slow motion, change of day and night and many others • Atmospheric ambient by the Composer SiJ Follow us @armnomads Find us on Facebook

About

OLDTV

Test your cognitive speed and reaction time by quickly distinguishing between words and colors as you rapidly switch through TV channels. Experience a unique blend of nostalgia and a captivating soundtrack in this challenging game.

Highlights
  • Rapid channel switching
  • Word and color differentiation
  • Gamified Stroop test
  • Nostalgic theme
  • Original soundtrack
Features
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HOW FAST CAN YOU THINK? Rated 9.5/10 on Steam! "The gameplay creates a deep level of immersion, unlike any other game I've ever played." "Allow me to go on a rave about this game and how its simple concept is amazing." “What a remarkable experience.” You are a genius child sitting in-front of a TV screen, you will switch through every channel on the planet. Can you tell the difference between words and colors? OLDTV is a gamified stroop test with a little nostalgia and a much favored soundtrack.

Screenshots

Cubway4 screens
OLDTV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cubway at none against OLDTV's shown. Cubway also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (80% vs 70%). OLDTV's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Cubway sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and OLDTV sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cubway holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 121 and 350 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Cubway's written reviews are positive against 70% of OLDTV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cubway ships an update every 6 weeks, OLDTV every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Cubway versus OLDTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCubwayOLDTV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (121 ratings) — better4.2 (350 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better69.8% of reviews
Number of ratings121350 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size361 MB134 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArmNomads LLCMichal Walaszczyk

Customer experience

Cubway

All ratings121 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral2.5%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews270 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative13.7%

OLDTV

All ratings350 ratings
Positive80.6%
Neutral5.4%
Negative14.0%
Written reviews159 reviews
Positive69.8%
Neutral12.6%
Negative17.6%

User reviews

Cubway

From 121 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Beautiful minimalist art style and visual design
  • 🎵 Atmospheric and calming soundtrack
  • 🧩 Clever puzzle mechanics and level design
  • 🧘 Meditative and relaxing gameplay experience
  • 💭 Thoughtful philosophical quotes and meaningful messages

Room to improve

  • 📺 Intrusive ads breaking immersion despite being paid app
  • 💰 Requires payment to remove ads after purchase
  • 🐛 Screen optimization issues on newer iPhone models
  • 🐛 Game content cut off or not fitting on screen
  • 🔄 Checkpoint/save feature locked behind paywall

OLDTV

From 350 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive and challenging gameplay
  • 👍 Unique concept and visuals
  • 🎨 Great soundtrack and audio design
  • 🔒 No internet required to play

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Sherlock mode not working as expected
  • 🎨 Difficulty distinguishing between blue and purple
  • 🔋 Game drains battery quickly
  • 🤕 Visuals can be straining on the eyes

Bugs and requests

Cubway

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Screen edges cut off on iPhone 11, 12, 13, 14, XR, XS, XS Max
  • Game interface extends beyond screen boundaries
  • Player character invisible or off-screen at edges
  • Buttons and menu items not visible on screen
  • Checkpoint save function not working properly
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  • Achievement system not tracking completed levels
  • App crashes on iPad Pro and older devices
  • Controls become unresponsive or too sensitive
  • Game freezes or lags during gameplay
  • In-app purchase not restoring after reinstall

Requested features

10 requests
  • Fix screen resolution and optimization for iPhone 11, 12, 13, 14, XR, XS Max and newer devices
  • Adjust game scaling to fit full screen properly
  • Make checkpoint/save feature free or ad-supported instead of paid
  • Add in-game tutorial or hints system
  • Improve controls responsiveness on older devices
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  • Add Japanese language support
  • Create more levels and content
  • Provide clearer explanation of game rules and mechanics
  • Move ads to after levels instead of during gameplay
  • Add dark mode option

OLDTV

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on startup for some users
  • Achievements not unlocking properly
  • Connectivity issues when playing offline
  • Incorrect country information displayed

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to disable ads or pay to remove them
  • Improved color contrast settings for accessibility
  • Ability to remap controls or invert them
  • Tutorial or better onboarding for new players

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cubway

One-time1
  • No Ads$1.99
5 purchases

OLDTV

One-time5
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • DLC Antarctica$1.99
  • Get 250 Channel Points (CP)$1.99
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  • Get 500 Channel Points (CP)$2.99
  • Get 1000 Channel Points (CP)$4.99

Questions

Is Cubway free?
Cubway is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OLDTV free?
OLDTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cubway or OLDTV?
Cubway is rated higher. Cubway averages 4.6 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while OLDTV averages 4.2 from 350 ratings.
Do Cubway or OLDTV have ads?
OLDTV shows ads; Cubway does not.
Which is updated more often, Cubway or OLDTV?
Cubway ships an update every 6 weeks, and OLDTV every 2 weeks. Most recently, Cubway was updated on October 29, 2026 and OLDTV on October 21, 2026.

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