Comparison

Cue [D] vs Puzzle Brainstorm

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

Head to head
About

Cue [D]

Engage in a unique blend of pool and puzzle mechanics. Strike all lights and pot the ball within limited moves to earn medals and advance through challenging levels. Share your progress and scores on Game Center.

Highlights
  • Unique pool and puzzle gameplay
  • 100 challenging levels
  • Limited moves per level
  • Medal system (Gold, Silver, Bronze)
  • Level skipping option
  • Game Center score sharing
Features
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*** Play a Unique Mix of Pool and Puzzle *** A game based on Cue Sports, where you have to strike all the lights and then pot the ball in the hole. A fun, addictive game with 100 challenging levels. Each level has limited moves in which you have to complete the level, and depending upon how fast you finish, you are awarded a medal. You may also Skip a particular level if you wish. Also share your Score and rank on Game Center! Earn 5 points for each Gold medal, 3 for Silver, 2 for Bronze and 1 for Rookie! "'Cue [D]' Brings Futuristic Digital Pool to iOS" - TouchArcade.com "I recommend checking out Cue[D] if you are a fan of puzzles and pool. It’s a unique mix that works out well" - Appadvice.com Please leave your review on the Appstore! Promo video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rP2oxyFbUs Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/spielstudios Twitter: @spiel

About

Puzzle Brainstorm

Develop abstract thinking and problem-solving skills by guiding electrical charges through intricate puzzles. Discover unique solutions and find the shortest path to victory. Features refined mechanics, increasing difficulty, and stunning visuals.

Highlights
  • Abstract thinking development
  • Unique solution finding
  • Refined game mechanics
  • Gradually increasing difficulty
  • 120+ puzzles
  • Stunning visual effects
Features
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Play and develop your abstract thinking. Learn to look at the problem from a new angle. Find a solution that no one has yet come up with! Try not to snap or stuck! Rules: · You need to lead a definite electron charges from start to finish. Mix charges, divide and merge them together on the way to victory. · Define the path to the finish yourself. · The game does not track the time spent on finishing the level. Still the overall score is calculated. · The most important goal of the game is to find the shortest path for the charge to the finish line. • Refined and sophisticated game mechanics • Gradually increasing levels of difficulty • 120 puzzles & more to come • Hundreds of various options to solve puzzles • Retina Display Support • Stunning visual effects • Game Center support Always glad to hear your thoughts and feedback, write us back! Website: https://r-v.games Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/r_v_games Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_R14z_QmKxwEuiUJlF0frQ

Screenshots

Cue [D]4 screens
Puzzle Brainstorm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cue [D] at every 2 weeks against Puzzle Brainstorm's every 15 months. Cue [D] also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Cue [D] sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Puzzle Brainstorm sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cue [D] ships an update every 2 weeks, Puzzle Brainstorm every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Cue [D] versus Puzzle Brainstorm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCue [D]Puzzle Brainstorm
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 15 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpiel StudiosR-V Games LLC

Customer experience

Cue [D]

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Puzzle Brainstorm

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cue [D]

One-time1
  • 10 Skips Pack$0.99
5 purchases

Puzzle Brainstorm

One-time5
  • Zone 2$0.99
  • Zone 3$0.99
  • Zone 4$0.99
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  • Zone 5$0.99
  • Zone 6$0.99

Questions

Is Cue [D] free?
Cue [D] is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Puzzle Brainstorm free?
Puzzle Brainstorm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cue [D] or Puzzle Brainstorm have ads?
Neither Cue [D] nor Puzzle Brainstorm shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cue [D] or Puzzle Brainstorm?
Cue [D] ships an update every 2 weeks, and Puzzle Brainstorm every 15 months. Most recently, Cue [D] was updated on October 7, 2026 and Puzzle Brainstorm on October 3, 2026.

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