Comparison

MIDI Sprout vs HandCube

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

Head to head
About

MIDI Sprout

Connect a MIDI Sprout device to your iOS device to hear your plants produce harmonious sounds. Experience how environmental changes influence unique melodies and patterns.

Highlights
  • Listen to plant sounds
  • Harmonious melodies
  • Environmental pattern changes
  • Connects via MIDI Sprout device
  • Artist-designed sounds
Features
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Use this app with your MIDI Sprout to listen to your plants! Plug your MIDI Sprout into the Lightning port using an iConnectMIDI1 cable. Turn on your MIDI Sprout and listen to your plants play harmonious sounds designed by our team of artists. Experience the way patterns and melodies change in relationship to fluctuations in your environment.

About

HandCube

Relive the joy of a classic handheld puzzle game on your mobile device. Enjoy intuitive tap and swipe controls to fit falling blocks, clear rows, and achieve high scores. Explore a new challenge mode with progressively difficult levels for endless fun.

Highlights
  • Classic block-fitting gameplay
  • Intuitive tap and swipe controls
  • Challenge mode with increasing difficulty
  • Unlockable gameplay elements
  • Stress-relieving casual experience
  • Timeless nostalgic appeal
Features
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The world-famous Tetris, a handheld classic loved globally for decades, is now officially on mobile! No fancy gear needed—pull out your phone anytime, anywhere, and relive the pure joy etched in your childhood memories. Tap and swipe to control the blocks—move, rotate, and place them precisely. Watch different-shaped pieces fit perfectly on the screen, clear full rows in an instant, and score big with satisfying crisp sounds. It’s addictive fun that keeps you coming back for more! With simple, intuitive controls and zero learning curve, kids, teens, and seniors alike can jump right in and get hooked. That’s the core charm that makes it a timeless, household name across generations. Plus, an all-new carefully designed challenge mode awaits! Tons of levels progress with gradually increasing difficulty—from beginner to master, every stage brings fresh excitement and a sense of achievement. Earn points to unlock hidden gameplay, beat your personal best, and feel the thrill of self-improvement. Classics never fade, and nostalgia lives on! Whether you want to revisit your childhood handheld days or find a relaxing, stress-relieving casual game, Classic Tetris is your perfect choice. If you have any suggestions or questions during gameplay, feel free to leave a review. We value every piece of feedback and will keep optimizing your gaming experience!

Screenshots

MIDI Sprout3 screens
HandCube3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HandCube at 5.0 against MIDI Sprout's 4.2. HandCube also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 14 months). MIDI Sprout's advantage is ratings volume (17 vs 2) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HandCube holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MIDI Sprout has 17 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of MIDI Sprout's written reviews are positive against 100% of HandCube's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MIDI Sprout ships an update every 14 months, HandCube fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MIDI Sprout versus HandCube: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMIDI SproutHandCube
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (17 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperData GardenKAI WANG

Customer experience

MIDI Sprout

All ratings17 ratings
Positive76.5%
Neutral11.8%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

HandCube

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MIDI Sprout

No in-app purchases

None

HandCube

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MIDI Sprout free?
MIDI Sprout is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HandCube free?
HandCube is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MIDI Sprout or HandCube?
HandCube is rated higher. MIDI Sprout averages 4.2 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while HandCube averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do MIDI Sprout or HandCube have ads?
Neither MIDI Sprout nor HandCube shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MIDI Sprout or HandCube?
MIDI Sprout ships an update every 14 months, and HandCube fortnightly. Most recently, MIDI Sprout was updated on November 6, 2026 and HandCube on November 5, 2026.

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