The Istrys vs Zen Cube 3D
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
Zen Cube 3D
Engage in a relaxing 3D matching puzzle experience. Find and match identical cubes from a vast collection of colorful objects. This game offers brain-training levels to improve memory and concentration, making your free time valuable.
- 3D cube matching gameplay
- Vast collection of colorful objects
- Brain trainer levels
- Improves memory and concentration
- Auto-saving system
- Unique backgrounds
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Zen Cube 3D is a relaxation match 3d puzzle game. Not like classic match games, Zen Triple 3D not only a time-killing game but also is a zen & relaxation matching puzzle game which is easy for everyone to play. Zen Cube 3D provides a wonderful way to find & match by combining a classic match game and some tile games to another level by adding in a 3D puzzle game. HOW TO PLAY A CUBE MATCHING GAME? - You need to choose 3 same 3D cubes. - Swipe to rotate the 3D cube, you can find more matching tile pairs. - Pay attention to the collecting bar, do not fill it up. - Use props at the right time to help you go more smoothly. - Focus on your senses, clear all tiles within limited time. ZEN CUBE 3D KEY FEATURES - A huge amount of colorful new objects! Cake, Cars, Fox, Fruits... - Unique backgrounds are all free！ - Enjoy Zen Cube Puzzles! Enjoy nature！ - Well-designed brain trainer levels！Improves your memory, attention, and concentration trains your brain. - Auto-saving system，no need to worry！ Zen Cube 3D is a challenging matching game but also is full of relaxation,that satisfies even the busiest person, makes your free time valuable. You will find all 3D objects and themes are familiar, inspired by everyday life, to make it a captivating colorful game. Join us now！Challenge yourself together!Enjoy the joy of matching in a Zen world～Download this free puzzle game today and enjoy it!
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Verdict
The Istrys and Zen Cube 3D both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 51% of The Istrys's written reviews are positive against 0% of Zen Cube 3D's. The Istrys also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). Zen Cube 3D's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. The Istrys sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month and Zen Cube 3D 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 Zen Cube 3D. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Istrys has 742 ratings behind it against 39, 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 0% of Zen Cube 3D's.
The Istrys ships an update monthly, Zen Cube 3D every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Istrys | Zen Cube 3D |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (742 ratings) | 4.7 (39 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 742 — better | 39 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 4 months |
| 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 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 148 MB | 165 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Match 2 LLC | Albayoo |
Customer experience
The Istrys
Zen Cube 3D
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
Zen Cube 3D
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
The Istrys
- Istrys Plus Subscription.$3.991 Month
Zen Cube 3D
- Special Offer$1.99
- Piggy Bank 300$2.99
- Piggy Bank 600$2.99
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- No Ads$6.99
- Activity VIP$9.99
- Coin 2000$19.99
- Mega Bundle$24.99
- Coin 4000$39.99
- Giant Bundle$49.99
- Legendary Bundle$99.99
Questions
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