Comparison

PHOTON³ (PhotonCube) vs Impossible Road

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

Head to head
About

PHOTON³ (PhotonCube)

A unique puzzle game where players manipulate light beams to solve challenges. Use "Reflect," "Combine," and "Split" to direct seven colored lights to their matching goals across over 50 stages. Requires basic knowledge of light science and creative thinking.

Highlights
  • Reflect, Combine, and Split light beams
  • Direct seven colored light beams
  • Solve over 50 puzzle stages
  • Stage editing functionality
  • Play user-created stages via QB codes
  • Unlock all stages and features
Features
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Photon Cube is a unique puzzle game utilizing the function of light. "Reflect" "Combine" "Split" "Lift" "Carry" "Turn" "Push" Direct seven colored light beams! The stage is cleared when all lights are directed to their colored goals! What you need to clear the 50 plus stages is just a little knowledge on the science of "light". And an "infinite imagination"! Price: - App body: (free) ** Some paid content is available. Please be sure to check the terms of use when using it. Not purchased: - You can play up to "Planet 1" of MainStory. - "Stage edit" is not available. - You can play by "QB code" input. ** "QB code" is a stage created by other people in "stage edit" coded. It is common to all platforms and can be distributed by Twitter and others. ** Up to three "QB codes" can be saved. All stage release ticket: - MainStory's "Planet" will be released and will be able to play. Stage edit function Open ticket: - "Stage Edit" will be available. - It becomes possible to save three or more "QB codes". All opening tickets: - "Release of all stages" "Stage Edit" will be able to play. ** It is a profitable pack.

About

Impossible Road

Features
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Get this touch & hold game for endless fun and challenge! Try to avoid obstacles and get items as your character keep moving forward non-stop. How to play: - Hold on the screen to stop your character from moving, the longer you hold, the longer your character stays still. - Release your touch to make your character move. - Control your holding to avoid obstacles and acquire items. Unique features: - Simple gameplay mechanism. - Vibrant 3D graphic. - Challenging obstacles and traps. - Daily rewards. - Customizing your character using coins.

Screenshots

PHOTON³ (PhotonCube)4 screens
Impossible Road3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Impossible Road at fortnightly against PHOTON³ (PhotonCube)'s every 38 months. Impossible Road also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. PHOTON³ (PhotonCube) sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Impossible Road sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PHOTON³ (PhotonCube) ships an update every 38 months, Impossible Road fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PHOTON³ (PhotonCube) versus Impossible Road: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPHOTON³ (PhotonCube)Impossible Road
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 38 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size201 MB138 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSMILEAXE Co.,Ltd.GEM MOBILE SOFTWARE COMPANY

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PHOTON³ (PhotonCube)

One-time3
  • "Stage Edit" open ticket.$0.99
  • All stages open ticket.$1.99
  • Full feature open ticket.$2.99
3 purchases

Impossible Road

One-time3
  • Pack 01$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Pack 02$9.99

Questions

Is PHOTON³ (PhotonCube) free?
PHOTON³ (PhotonCube) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Impossible Road free?
Impossible Road is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PHOTON³ (PhotonCube) or Impossible Road have ads?
Neither PHOTON³ (PhotonCube) nor Impossible Road shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PHOTON³ (PhotonCube) or Impossible Road?
PHOTON³ (PhotonCube) ships an update every 38 months, and Impossible Road fortnightly. Most recently, PHOTON³ (PhotonCube) was updated on October 15, 2026 and Impossible Road on October 15, 2026.

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