# Dune! vs Sqube Darkness

The clearest difference is rating: Sqube Darkness at 4.8 against Dune!'s 4.5. Dune!'s advantage is ratings volume (545K vs 32K) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dune! sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Sqube Darkness sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sqube Darkness holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dune! has 545K ratings behind it against 32K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Dune!'s written reviews are positive against 36% of Sqube Darkness's.

Dune! ships an update fortnightly, Sqube Darkness every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dune! | Sqube Darkness |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (545K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dune/id1291851950/reviews) | **[4.8 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sqube-darkness/id1591396836/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **545K** | 32K |
| Positive reviews | 28.4% of reviews | **35.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 294 MB | 336 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [UNICO STUDIO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467451326) |

## What reviewers say

### Dune!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dune/id1291851950)

Navigate a challenging jumping game where precision is key. Score points by jumping above the line, but be mindful of increasingly difficult landings. Avoid crashing to maintain a smooth gameplay experience.

**Highlights:** Score by jumping above the line, Increasing landing difficulty, Avoid crashing, Smooth gameplay, High score chasing

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Revive | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Coins Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coins Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy small pack of energy | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Buy medium pack of energy | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big Coins Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Buy big pack of energy | $12.99 | one-time |
| Large Coins Pack | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🎨 Customizable balls, backgrounds, and grounds
- 🕹️ Satisfying and smooth gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (e.g. inability to restart after dying, screen freezes)
- 🤯 Frustratingly difficult challenges

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to restart after dying
- Screen freezes and lags
- Ads appearing in the middle of gameplay

**Requested features**

- Add sound effects and background music
- Implement a retry button for challenges
- Improve ad placement and frequency
- Introduce different game modes and power-ups


### 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 Dune! free?

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

### Is Sqube Darkness free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dune! or Sqube Darkness?

Sqube Darkness is rated higher. Dune! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 545K ratings, while Sqube Darkness averages 4.8 from 32K ratings.

### Do Dune! or Sqube Darkness have ads?

Both Dune! and Sqube Darkness show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dune! or Sqube Darkness?

Dune! ships an update fortnightly, and Sqube Darkness every 5 weeks. Most recently, Dune! was updated on September 30, 2026 and Sqube Darkness on September 30, 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.*