# Cosmic Express vs Oculux

The clearest difference is price: Oculux at Free against Cosmic Express's $5.99. Cosmic Express's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Oculux is free to download; Cosmic Express costs $5.99 up front. Oculux sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Cosmic Express asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Cosmic Express against 4.8 for Oculux. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 198 and 199 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Cosmic Express's written reviews are positive against 87% of Oculux's.

Cosmic Express ships an update every 3 weeks, Oculux every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cosmic Express | Oculux |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (198 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosmic-express/id1152474226/reviews) | [4.8 (199 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oculux/id1523406052/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 198 | **199** |
| Positive reviews | **90.8% of reviews** | 86.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 196 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Draknek Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/482086711) | [Logisk Studio Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/796814064) |

## What reviewers say

### Cosmic Express

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosmic-express/id1152474226)

Plan intricate train routes for a quirky space colony in this challenging puzzle game. Navigate hundreds of levels filled with cute aliens and increasingly difficult scenarios. Enjoy hours of engaging, frustrating fun without any in-app purchases or ads.

**Highlights:** Train route planning puzzles, Hundreds of levels, Cute alien characters, Challenging gameplay, No in-app purchases, No ads

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🧩 Elegant and challenging puzzle design
- 🎨 Beautiful minimalist graphics and cute aesthetic
- 😄 Clever humor through visual design without narrative
- ⏱️ No ads or intrusive monetization
- 🎮 Simple controls with deep gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😤 Extremely steep difficulty spike early on
- 🔥 Can be frustratingly difficult for casual players
- 🎲 Difficulty progression feels somewhat random
- ❌ No hint system or solution guides available
- ⏳ Some puzzles require hours to solve

**Reported bugs**

- Delphinus 6 cannot achieve gold star despite correct solutions
- Accidental purchases through scrolling (multiple reports)
- Duplicate billing for already purchased app

**Requested features**

- Level editor mode to create and share custom puzzles
- Hint system or optional solution guides
- More levels or sequel content
- Different editing mode for easier track deletion/modification


### Oculux

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oculux/id1523406052)

Embark on a relaxing puzzle adventure with hundreds of handcrafted levels. Guide an orb through intricate challenges, avoiding traps and utilizing unique mechanics to collect all diamonds. Enjoy a meditative soundtrack and a clean, minimalist design.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of hand-crafted levels, Minimalist and beautiful design, Meditative soundtrack, Orb movement by swiping, Collect all diamonds, Cloud saving and synchronization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pathfinder | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Level Packs | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cosmic Express free?

Cosmic Express costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Oculux free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cosmic Express or Oculux?

Cosmic Express and Oculux are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 198 and 199 ratings respectively.

### Do Cosmic Express or Oculux have ads?

Oculux shows ads; Cosmic Express does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cosmic Express or Oculux?

Cosmic Express ships an update every 3 weeks, and Oculux every 2 months. Most recently, Cosmic Express was updated on September 25, 2026 and Oculux on September 19, 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.*