# The Istrys vs Cube Match Triple

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Istrys | Cube Match Triple |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (739 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-istrys/id1324155284/reviews) | [4.7 (7.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-match-triple-3d-puzzle/id1591414708/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 739 | **7.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.7% of reviews** | 45.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 148 MB | 177 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Match 2 LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/591937406) | [LIHUHU PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1259021611) |

## What reviewers say

### The Istrys

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-istrys/id1324155284)

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.

**Highlights:** 3D match-2 puzzle gameplay, 17+ singleplayer modes, Co-op and versus modes, Collection of 40+ puzzles, New puzzles via subscription

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Istrys Plus Subscription. | $3.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Relaxing and calming
- 👍 Engaging and addictive gameplay
- 💡 Variety of game modes
- 🧠 Helps with memory and cognition

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Lack of updates and new content
- 🤨 Subscription model not worth it
- 🐛 Orientation issues and app crashes
- 🙅‍♀️ No Apple Pencil support

**Reported bugs**

- App freezing and not loading games
- Broken game modes (e.g. Dinostry)
- Orientation issues after updates

**Requested features**

- Option to purchase games individually
- Ability to see previous scores
- Customizable art styles


### Cube Match Triple

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-match-triple-3d-puzzle/id1591414708)

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.

**Highlights:** 360-degree cube rotation, Match 3 identical 3D tiles, Brain-training levels, Booster usage, Auto-saving system, Variety of colorful 3D objects

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beginner Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| 150 Golds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| 500 Golds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Interstitials & Banners | $6.99 | one-time |
| Master Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Golds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Golds | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Fun and addictive gameplay
- ⏱️ Ample time to complete levels
- 🎨 Great 3D graphics
- 🧠 Challenges the mind

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive ads, even during gameplay
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🕰️ Time limits too short at higher levels
- 🤑 Expensive to remove ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes during ad breaks
- Levels not loading properly
- Cube movements not registering correctly

**Requested features**

- New level packs and themes
- Option to play without time limits
- Improved ad placement and frequency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Istrys free?

The Istrys is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cube Match Triple free?

Cube Match Triple is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Istrys or Cube Match Triple?

The Istrys and Cube Match Triple are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 739 and 7.5K ratings respectively.

### Do The Istrys or Cube Match Triple have ads?

Cube Match Triple shows ads; The Istrys does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Istrys or Cube Match Triple?

The Istrys ships an update monthly, and Cube Match Triple every 5 weeks. Most recently, The Istrys was updated on October 18, 2026 and Cube Match Triple on October 16, 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.*