Comparison

QB vs Glyn

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

Glyn

Engage in a unique puzzle game that challenges you to count to four. Enhance your observation abilities while enjoying a charming retro pixel art aesthetic and a calming zen soundtrack. This game offers a simple yet deeply rewarding experience.

Highlights
  • Unique counting puzzle mechanics
  • Observation skill enhancement
  • Charming retro pixel art
  • Soothing zen soundtrack
  • Simple to learn, satisfying gameplay
Features
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Discover a one-of-a-kind puzzle experience! Count to 4, sharpen your observation skills, and dive into a world of charming retro pixel art, all set to a soothing zen soundtrack. Simple to learn, yet deeply satisfying—are you ready for the challenge?

Screenshots

QB4 screens
Glyn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: QB at Free against Glyn's $1.99. QB also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (293 vs 93). Glyn's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). On review sentiment, ads and device support 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

QB is free to download; Glyn costs $1.99 up front. QB sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Glyn asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QB holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 293 and 93 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of QB's written reviews are positive against 86% of Glyn's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QB ships an update every 2 months, Glyn every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
QB versus Glyn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQBGlyn
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.8 (293 ratings) — better4.6 (93 ratings)
Positive reviews91.3% of reviews — better85.7% of reviews
Number of ratings293 — better93
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB190 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStephan GoebelEMMANUEL ROUX

Customer experience

QB

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

Glyn

All ratings93 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral4.3%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews70 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral4.3%
Negative10.0%

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

Glyn

From 93 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and fun gameplay
  • 🎶 Soothing and good music
  • 🧠 Engaging and makes you think
  • ✨ Amazing improvements in updates
  • ⏳ Great time passer

Room to improve

  • ❓ Confusing to play initially
  • 🖱️ Hitbox of dots could be increased
  • 💻 How to play instructions on webpage
  • 😵‍💫 Webpage font and spacing hard to read
  • ❌ Unable to progress past practice levels

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

Glyn

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Constantly froze and had to be crashed closed on iPad
  • Game resets if left too long in the background when app switching
  • Bug where clicking the 4 dots button sometimes leads to game over screen
  • Error message every time the app is opened
  • 4 dots difficulty says game over and exits
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  • Doesn't open, just shows a logo
  • When opening, something pops up and closing it closes the game

Requested features

20 requests
  • Increase hitbox of dots
  • Add a notation to mark a dot as 'empty'
  • Implement a save feature
  • Add timed games
  • Add daily challenges
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  • Option to see associated dots change color when clicking a number
  • Add more themes
  • Option to hold and drag to fill in dots
  • Cap levels for a gamemode
  • Gamemode where you lose if you overload a square
  • Restore option for store function
  • Option to mark dots that shouldn't be lit
  • More color schemes
  • Option to turn off background animation or choose different background
  • Modern puzzle design option (black lines, white background)
  • Make timer optional
  • Expand beyond 4x4 square to larger boards or different shapes
  • More high stakes competitive play with reduced time
  • Optional disruptive spells
  • Make tutorial button more visible

In-app purchases

1 purchases

QB

One-time1
  • Unlock Full Game$3.99
None

Glyn

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QB free?
QB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Glyn free?
Glyn costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, QB or Glyn?
QB is rated higher. QB averages 4.8 out of 5 from 293 ratings, while Glyn averages 4.6 from 93 ratings.
Do QB or Glyn have ads?
Neither QB nor Glyn shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QB or Glyn?
QB ships an update every 2 months, and Glyn every 8 days. Most recently, QB was updated on September 20, 2026 and Glyn on September 21, 2026.

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