# Cube Blast vs Desert Fishman 3D

The clearest difference is rating: Cube Blast at 4.8 against Desert Fishman 3D's 3.7. Cube Blast also leads on ratings volume (35 vs 3). Desert Fishman 3D's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cube Blast sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Desert Fishman 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cube Blast holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube Blast has 35 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Cube Blast ships an update monthly, Desert Fishman 3D every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cube Blast | Desert Fishman 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-blast-match/id1442852070/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desert-fishman-3d/id1596944406/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **35** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 145 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Istom Games Kft.](https://appshunter.io/developer/333561719) | [Volodymyr Delinskyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472993251) |

## What reviewers say

### Cube Blast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-blast-match/id1442852070)

Engage your mind with a 3D match-by-color puzzle game. Explore increasingly complex levels with innovative mechanics and vibrant visuals. Cute aliens guide you through a world of satisfying puzzle-solving and explosions.

**Highlights:** Innovative 3D puzzle mechanics, Increasingly complex 3D puzzles, Intuitive controls, Plethora of levels with mechanical twists, Vibrant aesthetics and audio, Alien characters and explosions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Repurposed candy wrappers | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Advertisements | $1.99 | one-time |
| Alien lunch money | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lost and found | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lost and found - Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Contents of an alien tummy | $8.99 | one-time |
| 'Color me surprised' box | $19.99 | one-time |
| Derelict black box - Offer! | $19.99 | one-time |
| Swagbag from planet - Offer | $29.99 | one-time |


### Desert Fishman 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desert-fishman-3d/id1596944406)

Become a desert fisherman and cultivate your own fish pond. Extract water from underground using manual labor and a pickaxe in the mine to reach your goal. Build your unique aquatic oasis in an arid landscape.

**Highlights:** Create a personal fish pond, Extract underground water, Mine for resources with a pickaxe, Desert environment gameplay, Simulation mechanics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cube Blast free?

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

### Is Desert Fishman 3D free?

Desert Fishman 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cube Blast or Desert Fishman 3D?

Cube Blast is rated higher. Cube Blast averages 4.8 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Desert Fishman 3D averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Cube Blast or Desert Fishman 3D have ads?

Both Cube Blast and Desert Fishman 3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cube Blast or Desert Fishman 3D?

Cube Blast ships an update monthly, and Desert Fishman 3D every 6 weeks. Most recently, Cube Blast was updated on November 3, 2026 and Desert Fishman 3D 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.*