# Binary Dash vs Sqube Darkness

Binary Dash and Sqube Darkness both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of Binary Dash's written reviews are positive against 36% of Sqube Darkness's. Binary Dash also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 20) and ads (none vs shown). Sqube Darkness's advantage is ratings volume (32K vs 14). On price, rating, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sqube Darkness sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Binary Dash asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Binary Dash against 4.8 for Sqube Darkness. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sqube Darkness has 32K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Binary Dash's written reviews are positive against 36% of Sqube Darkness's.

Binary Dash ships an update every 2 days, Sqube Darkness every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Binary Dash | Sqube Darkness |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/binary-dash/id1179572281/reviews) | **[4.8 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sqube-darkness/id1591396836/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **32K** |
| Positive reviews | **92.0% of reviews** | 35.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 336 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Star Garden Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1179572280) | [UNICO STUDIO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467451326) |

## What reviewers say

### Binary Dash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/binary-dash/id1179572281)

Navigate through challenging levels by jumping and flipping to avoid and destroy obstacles. Collect coins to unlock new skins and bonus levels. Experience a game that is easy to pick up but offers deep mastery.

**Highlights:** Jump and flip mechanics, Destroy obstacles, 94 challenging levels, Coin collection, Unlockable skins, Bonus levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sqube Darkness

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sqube-darkness/id1591396836)

Navigate challenging geometry puzzles and obstacles as a heroic cube. Master precise jumps and runs to escape enemies and reach freedom in this action-packed platformer. Improve your cube's stats and compete for high scores.

**Highlights:** Flexible control methods (buttons or swipe), Difficult but rewarding gameplay, Increase character stats and skills, Compete for high scores globally, Offline play supported, Beautiful geometry visuals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ads Pass (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| 3000 CP | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Kit | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sale Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 12000 CP | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sale Champion's Choice | $2.99 | one-time |
| Runner Kit | $4.99 | one-time |
| 20000 CP | $4.99 | one-time |
| Daily Value Combo | $4.99 | one-time |
| CP Starter | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads v2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sprinter Kit | $5.99 | one-time |
| Champion's Choice | $5.99 | one-time |
| CP Core | $9.99 | one-time |
| 50000 CP | $9.99 | one-time |
| Marathoner Kit | $11.99 | one-time |
| Premium Upgrade | $14.99 | one-time |
| Iron Man Kit | $15.99 | one-time |
| Premium Forever | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Challenging and fun
- 🎨 Unique atmosphere
- 🤖 Interesting concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Too many ads
- 🐛 Unresponsive controls
- 🔥 Difficulty spikes
- 🤯 Overwhelming for new players

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing
- Ads not closing properly
- Inconsistent jump registration

**Requested features**

- Add lore and story
- Implement difficulty levels
- Improve jump mechanics
- Reduce ad frequency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Binary Dash free?

Binary Dash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sqube Darkness free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Binary Dash or Sqube Darkness?

Sqube Darkness is rated higher. Binary Dash averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Sqube Darkness averages 4.8 from 32K ratings.

### Do Binary Dash or Sqube Darkness have ads?

Sqube Darkness shows ads; Binary Dash does not.

### Which is updated more often, Binary Dash or Sqube Darkness?

Binary Dash ships an update every 2 days, and Sqube Darkness every 5 weeks. Most recently, Binary Dash was updated on September 18, 2026 and Sqube Darkness on October 7, 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.*