# Dancing CubeZ vs Hamster Maze

Dancing CubeZ and Hamster Maze both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Dancing CubeZ's written reviews are positive against 62% of Hamster Maze's. Dancing CubeZ also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). Hamster Maze's advantage is ratings volume (48K vs 8). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dancing CubeZ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hamster Maze sells 9 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 — 4.8 for Dancing CubeZ against 4.7 for Hamster Maze. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hamster Maze has 48K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Dancing CubeZ's written reviews are positive against 62% of Hamster Maze's.

Dancing CubeZ ships an update every 4 months, Hamster Maze every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dancing CubeZ | Hamster Maze |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dancing-cubez/id1441975631/reviews)** | [4.7 (48K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamster-maze/id1541596500/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **48K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 61.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 331 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Can Le](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441975210) | [ZPLAY (HK) TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1301067319) |

## What reviewers say

### Dancing CubeZ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dancing-cubez/id1441975631)

Tap to guide a cube through vibrant, zigzagging paths, collecting gems and avoiding falls. Enjoy a visually engaging experience with a voxel art style and soft music.

**Highlights:** Voxel art style, Diverse characters, Multiple environments, 3D physical environment, Tap to change direction, Gem collection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ad | $0.99 | one-time |


### Hamster Maze

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamster-maze/id1541596500)

Guide a cute hamster through challenging mazes filled with interactive obstacles. Customize your pet with various accessories and unlock new items as you progress. Experience thrilling new gameplay mechanics like gliding and bubble riding.

**Highlights:** Navigate mazes with obstacles, Climb stairs, swing, crawl, roll, Intuitive one-hand control, Hamster customization and rescue, Glider and bubble gameplay, Unlockable customizations

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Some Fruits | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| A lot of fruits | $3.99 | one-time |
| Frog Skin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unicorn Skin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sheriff Skin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dress Up Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| House Upgrade | $7.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🐹 Cute and realistic hamster animations
- 🎨 Fun and creative obstacle course elements
- 👍 Easy to control and play
- 💖 Addictive and entertaining gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Excessive advertisements
- 🐛 Frequent game freezes and crashes
- 🤯 Inability to progress past certain levels due to bugs
- 😤 In-app purchase issues (ads not removed)

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes when trying to name new hamster
- Unable to progress past level 9 due to glitch
- Ads still present even after purchasing ad-free version
- Hamster getting stuck or unable to be saved

**Requested features**

- Ability to rename hamsters
- More customization options for hamster house
- Reduced ad frequency or ad-free mode
- Smoother progression and fewer game-breaking bugs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dancing CubeZ free?

Dancing CubeZ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hamster Maze free?

Hamster Maze is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dancing CubeZ or Hamster Maze?

Dancing CubeZ is rated higher. Dancing CubeZ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Hamster Maze averages 4.7 from 48K ratings.

### Do Dancing CubeZ or Hamster Maze have ads?

Neither Dancing CubeZ nor Hamster Maze shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dancing CubeZ or Hamster Maze?

Dancing CubeZ ships an update every 4 months, and Hamster Maze every 2 months. Most recently, Dancing CubeZ was updated on September 10, 2026 and Hamster Maze on September 30, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*