PHOTON³ (PhotonCube) vs Qono Café
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Qono Café
A mobile rhythm game featuring a unique slide mechanic on top of traditional gameplay. Master music rhythms and enjoy hand-dancing challenges with Celtic and jazz-style music.
- Slide mechanic gameplay
- Traditional rhythm game mechanics
- Celtic music style
- Jazz music style
- Adjustable difficulty levels
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Qono Café is a café-themed rhythm game. Here, playing a song is like preparing a drink. Tap, hold, and slide to the music. Here, the story begins with something unexpected…
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Qono Café at every 4 days against PHOTON³ (PhotonCube)'s every 38 months. PHOTON³ (PhotonCube)'s advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. PHOTON³ (PhotonCube) sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Qono Café sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PHOTON³ (PhotonCube) holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
PHOTON³ (PhotonCube) ships an update every 38 months, Qono Café every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PHOTON³ (PhotonCube) | Qono Café |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | 4.7 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 201 MB | 932 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | SMILEAXE Co.,Ltd. | Luyu Ruan |
Customer experience
PHOTON³ (PhotonCube)
Qono Café
In-app purchases
PHOTON³ (PhotonCube)
- "Stage Edit" open ticket.$0.99
- All stages open ticket.$1.99
- Full feature open ticket.$2.99
Qono Café
- ~ § New world ~$1.99
- ~ § Ruins ~$1.99
- ~ § Heart ~$2.99
Questions
Is PHOTON³ (PhotonCube) free?
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Do PHOTON³ (PhotonCube) or Qono Café have ads?
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