# Cube Merge vs Dadish 2

The clearest difference is ads: Cube Merge at none against Dadish 2's shown. Cube Merge also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.1). Dadish 2's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 239). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cube Merge sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Dadish 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Cube Merge against 4.7 for Dadish 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dadish 2 has 1.5K ratings behind it against 239, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Cube Merge's written reviews are positive against 86% of Dadish 2's.

Cube Merge ships an update every 5 days, Dadish 2 monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 19, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cube Merge | Dadish 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (239 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-merge/id1435508233/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dadish-2/id1536853586/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 239 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.7% of reviews** | 85.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 181 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Umbrella Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059299541) | [Thomas Young](https://appshunter.io/developer/866420356) |

## What reviewers say

### Cube Merge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-merge/id1435508233)

Merge identical monsters to discover new species and upgrade your buildings. Play minigames to earn coins and expand your world in this addictive game.

**Highlights:** Merge identical monsters, Discover 30 unique species, Upgrade buildings, Play minigames, Earn coins, Expand your world

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Next Level | $0.99 | one-time |
| Quick Merge | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spawn Level 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spawn Level 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spawn Level 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spawn Level 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Auto Fast Forward | $1.99 | one-time |
| Speed Up | $1.99 | one-time |
| Double Barrels & Gifts | $2.99 | one-time |
| Permanent 2X | $3.99 | one-time |
| Free Rewards | $5.99 | one-time |


### Dadish 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dadish-2/id1536853586)

A charming and challenging platforming adventure where a radish dad searches for his missing children. Explore diverse environments, battle unique enemies, and overcome obstacles in this retro-inspired quest.

**Highlights:** Challenging retro platforming, 50 unique levels, Collectible stars and secrets, Fast-food themed enemies and bosses, Controller support, Unlockable content

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Challenging but fun gameplay
- 👍 Cute and humorous characters
- 🎨 Excellent visuals and art style
- 🎶 Great music and sound design
- 💡 Innovative new mechanics (e.g., low gravity, riding burger)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches (e.g., screen orientation issues, game freezing after ads)
- 😤 Frustratingly difficult levels, especially later on
- ⏱️ Lack of checkpoints leading to repetitive gameplay
- 💰 Frequent ads that can disrupt gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Screen orientation issues
- Game freezing after ads
- Glitches in Fowlst mode
- Progression reset bug

**Requested features**

- More levels and worlds
- Difficulty options or adjustable settings
- Checkpoint system to save progress
- Ability to customize or unlock new Dadish characters


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cube Merge free?

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

### Is Dadish 2 free?

Dadish 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cube Merge or Dadish 2?

Cube Merge is rated higher. Cube Merge averages 4.8 out of 5 from 239 ratings, while Dadish 2 averages 4.7 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Cube Merge or Dadish 2 have ads?

Dadish 2 shows ads; Cube Merge does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cube Merge or Dadish 2?

Cube Merge ships an update every 5 days, and Dadish 2 monthly. Most recently, Cube Merge was updated on June 19, 2026 and Dadish 2 on September 22, 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.*