# Sticky Sling vs Sqube Darkness

The clearest difference is rating: Sqube Darkness at 4.8 against Sticky Sling's 3.4. Sqube Darkness also leads on review sentiment (36% vs 0%) and ratings volume (32K vs 5). Sticky Sling's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 22) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sqube Darkness sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Sticky Sling asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sqube Darkness holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sqube Darkness has 32K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Sticky Sling's written reviews are positive against 36% of Sqube Darkness's.

Sticky Sling ships an update every 3 months, Sqube Darkness every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sticky Sling | Sqube Darkness |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-sling/id1325546515/reviews) | **[4.8 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sqube-darkness/id1591396836/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **32K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **35.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 65 MB | 336 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Essendon Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/674638511) | [UNICO STUDIO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467451326) |

## What reviewers say

### Sticky Sling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-sling/id1325546515)

A challenging arcade game where players swipe to sling a ball between strings, avoiding obstacles. The goal is to reach the highest possible score before the timer expires. It offers simple swipe controls for engaging, endless gameplay.

**Highlights:** Endless gameplay, Swipe and sling controls, Avoid stick collisions, Dodge moving obstacles, Reach highest score, Timer-based challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sqube Darkness

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sqube-darkness/id1591396836)

Navigate challenging geometry puzzles and obstacles as a heroic cube. Master precise jumps and runs to escape enemies and reach freedom in this action-packed platformer. Improve your cube's stats and compete for high scores.

**Highlights:** Flexible control methods (buttons or swipe), Difficult but rewarding gameplay, Increase character stats and skills, Compete for high scores globally, Offline play supported, Beautiful geometry visuals

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

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ads Pass (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| 3000 CP | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Kit | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sale Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 12000 CP | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sale Champion's Choice | $2.99 | one-time |
| Runner Kit | $4.99 | one-time |
| 20000 CP | $4.99 | one-time |
| Daily Value Combo | $4.99 | one-time |
| CP Starter | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads v2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sprinter Kit | $5.99 | one-time |
| Champion's Choice | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium Upgrade Loyalty | $9.99 | one-time |
| CP Core | $9.99 | one-time |
| 50000 CP | $9.99 | one-time |
| Marathoner Kit | $11.99 | one-time |
| Premium Upgrade | $14.99 | one-time |
| Iron Man Kit | $15.99 | one-time |
| CP Mega | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Forever | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Challenging and fun
- 🎨 Unique atmosphere
- 🤖 Interesting concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Too many ads
- 🐛 Unresponsive controls
- 🔥 Difficulty spikes
- 🤯 Overwhelming for new players

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing
- Ads not closing properly
- Inconsistent jump registration

**Requested features**

- Add lore and story
- Implement difficulty levels
- Improve jump mechanics
- Reduce ad frequency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sticky Sling free?

Sticky Sling is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sqube Darkness free?

Sqube Darkness is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sticky Sling or Sqube Darkness?

Sqube Darkness is rated higher. Sticky Sling averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Sqube Darkness averages 4.8 from 32K ratings.

### Do Sticky Sling or Sqube Darkness have ads?

Sqube Darkness shows ads; Sticky Sling does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sticky Sling or Sqube Darkness?

Sticky Sling ships an update every 3 months, and Sqube Darkness every 5 weeks. Most recently, Sticky Sling was updated on October 24, 2026 and Sqube Darkness on November 3, 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.*