# Cube Critters vs Piffle

The clearest difference is ads: Cube Critters at none against Piffle's shown. Cube Critters also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). Piffle's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (22K vs 31). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cube Critters sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Piffle sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Piffle holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Piffle has 22K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Cube Critters's written reviews are positive against 79% of Piffle's.

Cube Critters ships an update every 4 weeks, Piffle monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 18, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cube Critters | Piffle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-critters/id1180501338/reviews) | **[4.8 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piffle/id1350644300/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 31 | **22K** |
| Positive reviews | 71.0% of reviews | **79.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 201 MB | 197 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Teewee Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573755136) | [HIPSTER WHALE](https://appshunter.io/developer/924373885) |

## What reviewers say

### Cube Critters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-critters/id1180501338)

Embark on a voxel-powered adventure through a cubic world filled with mazes, power-ups, and obstacles. Compete against players globally or with friends in exciting battles. Collect gold to unlock new characters and explore vibrant environments.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer battles worldwide, Single-player maze conquering, One-finger control, Interactive gameplay with props and emojis, Five unique 3D environments, Unlockable characters with gold coins

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ghost | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crab | $0.99 | one-time |
| Captain | $0.99 | one-time |
| Peter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Harleen | $0.99 | one-time |
| Scarecrow | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Box | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dinosaur | $1.99 | one-time |
| Libertas | $1.99 | one-time |


### Piffle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piffle/id1350644300)

Embark on a colorful arcade puzzle adventure with adorable cats. Aim, shoot, and bounce to break blocks, complete hundreds of levels, and craft collectible Piffle balls. Challenge friends and achieve high scores with strategic gameplay.

**Highlights:** Arcade puzzle gameplay, Hundreds of colorful levels, Craft collectible Piffle balls, Strategic block-breaking, Friend challenges, Power-up boosts

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rare Shiba Inu | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tip Tap Mallet Kit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Freeze Row Kit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mini-Blast Kit of Bombs | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Piffle Ball Crate | $4.99 | one-time |
| Surplus Piffle Ball Crate | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sharp Shooter's Kit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Puppy Parcel | $6.99 | one-time |
| Kitten Crate | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Super fun, strategic gameplay
- 👍 Cute, adorable characters and visuals
- 🚀 Addictive, engaging experience
- 👍 Minimal ads, not overly intrusive
- 👍 Good balance of difficulty and progression

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- ⏱️ Long wait times for lives to refill
- 💰 Difficulty spikes require use of power-ups
- 💰 Power-ups and bundles are expensive
- 🔀 Unbalanced level difficulty

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when rotating screen
- Ads sometimes fail to load properly
- Lives not refilling when app is closed
- Crafting issues causing lost materials

**Requested features**

- More frequent level updates
- Ability to resume progress after exiting app
- More free power-ups or ways to earn them
- Option to disable ads or pay a one-time fee
- Improved level balancing and difficulty curve


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cube Critters free?

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

### Is Piffle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cube Critters or Piffle?

Piffle is rated higher. Cube Critters averages 4.4 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Piffle averages 4.8 from 22K ratings.

### Do Cube Critters or Piffle have ads?

Piffle shows ads; Cube Critters does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cube Critters or Piffle?

Cube Critters ships an update every 4 weeks, and Piffle monthly. Most recently, Cube Critters was updated on August 18, 2026 and Piffle on September 25, 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.*