Comparison

QB vs MeltLand

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

Head to head
About

QB

Navigate a challenging labyrinth as a cube, solving puzzles with innovative, direction-dependent mechanics. Discover new cube types, each with unique properties, as you progress through over 80 levels. Master strategic thinking to earn stars and unlock a demanding Challenge Mode.

Highlights
  • Labyrinth puzzle in isometric 3D
  • Innovative, direction-dependent gameplay
  • Over 10 colored cubes with individual mechanics
  • 80 levels unlocked via stars
  • Challenge Mode
  • iCloud synchronization
Features
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„Nominated for Best Mobile Game at German Computergames Award 2018" „Nominated for Best Mobile Game at German Developer Award 2018" **** Immerse yourself in the challenging world of QB - A Cube's Tale, a labyrinth puzzle game featuring innovative gameplay that will put your strategic thinking to the test. **** FREEMIUN The first 20 levels of QB - a cube's tale are now free to play. If you enjoy the game feel free to buy the full version and puzzle throw 80+ tricky levels. ---- In QB - a cube's tale, you roll through a total of 80 levels to reach each of the final black cubes. Over the course of the game, new cubes are introduced, each with their own mechanic, which make your journey more difficult. The trick of these colored cubes is: It depends on which direction you enter them. For example, one destroys the field in which you are moving. And before you know it, the goal is unattainable and the level starts again. But do not worry, you can play each level as many times as you like. For example, to find the perfect way, because then up to 3 stars are waiting for you as a reward. With the collected stars new levels are unlocked. So you can skip a level if you have been particularly successful in another. If you have collected at least 190 stars, it gets tricky: Because then you can enter the "Challenge Mode", where you have to solve a number of levels with just a single attempt. Here, your skills in 4 stages with 4 levels of difficulty will be put to the test.   Of course, your progress will be saved in the iCloud so you can continue playing on all your devices. Features: • Labyrinth puzzle in isometric 3D • innovative, direction-dependent gameplay • more than 10 colored cubes with individual mechanics • 80 levels that can be unlocked via collected stars • Challenge Mode • iCloud synchronization QB - a cube's tale is only compatible with devices that have iOS 9 or higher.

About

MeltLand

Guide a water droplet through a mysterious, melted world by manipulating the terrain. This challenging rolling ball game tests your patience and precision as you aim for the goal while avoiding falls. Collect gems to earn lives and progress through unique levels.

Highlights
  • Manipulate terrain by pushing up ground
  • Guide a droplet to the goal
  • Avoid falling from the field
  • Collect gems for lives
  • Tap to create ripples
Features
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∵∴ Google Indie Games Festival 2019 Top 3 Award Winner ∴∵ Roll the droplet by pushing up the melted ground! New sense Rolling Ball Game. This game is a bit difficult, and you will be tested the calm of your heart. It is a mysterious melted world... All you can do is to push up the ground from below. Carefully to avoid falling, sometimes boldly roll the droplet and aim for the goal! [ How to Play ] 1, Stroking the screen with your finger will bulge the ground and you can move it. 2, Carry the droplet to the goal carefully and gently so as not to fall from the field. 3, Ripples spread by tapping. 4, Collect gems as much as possible. It is interchangeable with lives. News & Support: @m_hakozaki on Twitter

Screenshots

QB4 screens
MeltLand4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: QB at none against MeltLand's shown. QB also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 59%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). MeltLand's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). 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. QB sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MeltLand 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

QB holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 293 and 243 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of QB's written reviews are positive against 59% of MeltLand's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QB ships an update every 2 months, MeltLand fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
QB versus MeltLand: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQBMeltLand
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (293 ratings) — better4.5 (243 ratings)
Positive reviews91.3% of reviews — better58.8% of reviews
Number of ratings293 — better243
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStephan GoebelMasataka Hakozaki

Customer experience

QB

All ratings293 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive91.3%
Neutral2.9%
Negative5.8%

MeltLand

All ratings242 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral3.7%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews119 reviews
Positive58.8%
Neutral12.6%
Negative28.6%

User reviews

QB

From 293 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🧩 Excellent puzzle design and level progression
  • 🎨 Minimalist, elegant visual design
  • 😌 Relaxing and stress-relieving gameplay
  • ⚡ Smooth, responsive controls and performance
  • 🎯 No time pressure or racing mechanics

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Game freezes after completing levels
  • 🔐 Purchase verification lost after progress reset
  • 🚫 Levels locked despite full version purchase
  • 📵 Unresponsive developer support
  • 🎮 Inconsistent swipe control sensitivity

MeltLand

From 243 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✨ Beautiful graphics and visuals
  • 🎶 Pleasant and relaxing music/sound
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
  • 💡 Innovative gameplay concept
  • 😌 Relaxing and calming atmosphere

Room to improve

  • 🥵 Extremely difficult/challenging
  • 😠 Frustrating and causes anger
  • 😩 Repetitive gameplay
  • 📉 Limited levels/content
  • 💸 Monetization issues (ads, lives)

Bugs and requests

QB

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Game stuck at level 30, cannot progress to level 31
  • Levels remain locked after purchasing full version
  • Challenge levels malfunction after resetting progress
  • Game freezes on level completion with inactive play button
  • Crash on Made with Unity splash screen
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  • Progress reset causes purchase verification loss
  • Swipe controls overshoot or miss single-square movements
  • Unresponsive developer communication regarding issues

Requested features

8 requests
  • Undo/last move button
  • Additional levels beyond 80
  • Landscape mode for tablets
  • Level editor or custom level creation
  • Move counter visibility after earning stars
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  • Control sensitivity adjustment
  • Better developer support/contact options
  • More free levels in demo version

MeltLand

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes on startup/won't open
  • Automatic heart recharge not working
  • Ads not loading for skipping levels
  • Game crashes after purchase (no ads, unlimited lives)
  • Game not opening on specific iOS versions

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add checkpoints/mid-level saves
  • Lower the difficulty or add difficulty options
  • Add more levels or game modes
  • Allow customization of water droplet color/appearance
  • Implement a dark mode
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  • Add a free play or sandbox mode
  • Improve camera control or allow perspective changes
  • Add a warning for new ramps appearing

In-app purchases

1 purchases

QB

One-time1
  • Unlock Full Game$3.99
5 purchases

MeltLand

One-time5
  • GEM x500$0.99
  • ADS REMOVAL$1.99
  • GEM x2000$1.99
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  • GEM DOUBLER$1.99
  • UNLIMITED LIVES$4.99

Questions

Is QB free?
QB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MeltLand free?
MeltLand is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QB or MeltLand?
QB is rated higher. QB averages 4.8 out of 5 from 293 ratings, while MeltLand averages 4.5 from 243 ratings.
Do QB or MeltLand have ads?
MeltLand shows ads; QB does not.
Which is updated more often, QB or MeltLand?
QB ships an update every 2 months, and MeltLand fortnightly. Most recently, QB was updated on November 6, 2026 and MeltLand on November 11, 2026.

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