Comparison

The Istrys vs Cube Jong

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

Head to head
About

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.

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

About

Cube Jong

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Cube Jong is a stylish 3D puzzle game inspired by classic Mahjong-style pair matching — with a twist: the tiles are cubes, and the image slices move across their surfaces for a vivid, dynamic look. Find matching pairs, clear the formation, and beat the clock. What makes Cube Jong special is the combination of classic puzzle logic and a visually animated cube world. Rotate the structure, orbit around it, and search for the next matching pair from every angle. Features - Mahjong-inspired pair matching in a unique 3D cube format - Animated image slices moving across cube surfaces - Rotate and orbit around the puzzle for the best view - Multiple game modes from easy to very challenging - Time-based gameplay — improve your speed and precision - Shuffle option when you need a fresh arrangement - Hints when you get stuck - Portrait and landscape support - Game Center integration for competition and score comparison - Play with your own photo for a personal puzzle experience Cube Jong is easy to learn, satisfying to master, and perfect for quick sessions or longer puzzle runs. If you enjoy Mahjong-style games, visual puzzle challenges, and games that feel a little different, Cube Jong is made for you.

Screenshots

The Istrys4 screens
Cube Jong4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: The Istrys at Free against Cube Jong's $0.99. The Istrys also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 29 months). Cube Jong's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On ads and device support 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

The Istrys is free to download; Cube Jong costs $0.99 up front. The Istrys sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Cube Jong asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Istrys ships an update monthly, Cube Jong every 29 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
The Istrys versus Cube Jong: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe IstrysCube Jong
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.7 (742 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings742 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 29 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB102 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperMatch 2 LLCPhilippe Zay

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 Jong

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

The Istrys

Subscriptions1
  • Istrys Plus Subscription.$3.991 Month
None

Cube Jong

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Istrys free?
The Istrys is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cube Jong free?
Cube Jong costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Istrys or Cube Jong have ads?
Neither The Istrys nor Cube Jong shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Istrys or Cube Jong?
The Istrys ships an update monthly, and Cube Jong every 29 months. Most recently, The Istrys was updated on November 2, 2026 and Cube Jong on October 27, 2026.

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