The Istrys vs Cube Match Triple
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Istrys
Experience a collection of 3D match-2 puzzle games. Enjoy various single-player modes, co-op, and versus play. New puzzles are unlocked with a subscription.
- 3D match-2 puzzle gameplay
- 17+ singleplayer modes
- Co-op and versus modes
- Collection of 40+ puzzles
- New puzzles via subscription
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Cubistry™ and its sibling 3D match 2 puzzle games dubbed the Istrys by fans are now in one place as "The Istrys™"! Start playing all your favorites for free with no ads and play all new Istrys by subscribing! -Fun 3D match 2 puzzle game play with 17 singleplayer modes with more to come. -Co-op and versus modes. -40+ Istrys in one place! -All new Istrys available through a subscription. Please find out EULA at: http://hohng.com/tos.html
Cube Match Triple
Engage in a relaxing 3D matching puzzle game where you tap and swipe to rotate a cube and match identical tiles. Solve challenging 3D puzzle boards with strategic moves to advance through levels. Utilize boosters to speed up tile merging and clear all tiles before time runs out.
- 360-degree cube rotation
- Match 3 identical 3D tiles
- Brain-training levels
- Booster usage
- Auto-saving system
- Variety of colorful 3D objects
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Cube Match Triple is a relaxation 3D match game. You can tap and match tiles with swipe to rotate 360 degrees the cube match identical tiles to complete levels. Solve 3D puzzle boards with quick thinking and smart moves to get to the next level. Let’s play tile master match and craft your skill to become a match master! How To Play Simply find and choose 3 same 3D tiles Swipe to rotate the 3D Cube Don’t fill up a collection bar Use the boosters to help you merge those tiles faster and pass tricky levels Match tiles as quickly to clear all 3D tiles before the time runs out! Pause it whenever you want, and continue anytime with the auto-saving system Features: Many colorful 3D objects & shapes, such as: candy crush, cute animals, cool toys, exciting emojis, appetizing food, fruits, ball, bubble and more exciting objects Easy and fun to play, challenge mastery The game has tons of challenging well-designed levels to train your brain Free to play for adults and kids at the same time! Enjoy Cube Match Triple now and collect endless fun! Download this free puzzle game today and Challenge yourself! if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us: support@lihuhugames.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: The Istrys at none against Cube Match Triple's shown. Cube Match Triple's advantage is ratings volume (7.5K vs 739) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. The Istrys sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month and Cube Match Triple sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for The Istrys against 4.7 for Cube Match Triple. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube Match Triple has 7.5K ratings behind it against 739, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of The Istrys's written reviews are positive against 45% of Cube Match Triple's.
The Istrys ships an update monthly, Cube Match Triple every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Istrys | Cube Match Triple |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (739 ratings) | 4.7 (7.5K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.7% of reviews — better | 45.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 739 | 7.5K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 148 MB | 177 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Match 2 LLC | LIHUHU PTE. LTD. |
Customer experience
The Istrys
Cube Match Triple
User reviews
The Istrys
From 739 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 😊 Relaxing and calming
- 👍 Engaging and addictive gameplay
- 💡 Variety of game modes
- 🧠 Helps with memory and cognition
Room to improve
- 🤔 Lack of updates and new content
- 🤨 Subscription model not worth it
- 🐛 Orientation issues and app crashes
- 🙅♀️ No Apple Pencil support
Cube Match Triple
From 7.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ⭐ Fun and addictive gameplay
- ⏱️ Ample time to complete levels
- 🎨 Great 3D graphics
- 🧠 Challenges the mind
Room to improve
- 💰 Excessive ads, even during gameplay
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🕰️ Time limits too short at higher levels
- 🤑 Expensive to remove ads
Bugs and requests
The Istrys
Reported bugs
3 issues- App freezing and not loading games
- Broken game modes (e.g. Dinostry)
- Orientation issues after updates
Requested features
3 requests- Option to purchase games individually
- Ability to see previous scores
- Customizable art styles
Cube Match Triple
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game freezes during ad breaks
- Levels not loading properly
- Cube movements not registering correctly
Requested features
3 requests- New level packs and themes
- Option to play without time limits
- Improved ad placement and frequency
In-app purchases
The Istrys
- Istrys Plus Subscription.$3.991 Month
Cube Match Triple
- Beginner Bundle$1.99
- 150 Golds$1.99
- Piggy Bank$2.99
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- 500 Golds$4.99
- Remove Interstitials & Banners$6.99
- Master Bundle$6.99
- 1000 Golds$9.99
- Super Bundle$12.99
- 2000 Golds$19.99
- Mega Bundle$24.99
Questions
Is The Istrys free?
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