Comparison

PHOTON³ (PhotonCube) vs TOKYO NINJA BALL

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

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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

TOKYO NINJA BALL

Features
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Run thruough the streets of Tokyo!! What's the TOKYO NINJA BALL? Set in the realistically modelled 3D city of Tokyo, players must lead the Ninja Ball to the goal within a time limit while dodging various traps. Easy to operate, just swipe with one finger and roll the ball. Collect Coins and Kobans, and exchange them for various types of Ninja Balls and items. This exhilarating Ninja Ball action game is intuitive and can be enjoyed by anyone, regardless of language or age!

Screenshots

PHOTON³ (PhotonCube)4 screens
TOKYO NINJA BALL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PHOTON³ (PhotonCube) at none against TOKYO NINJA BALL's shown. TOKYO NINJA BALL's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 38 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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 TOKYO NINJA BALL sells 10 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, TOKYO NINJA BALL weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PHOTON³ (PhotonCube) versus TOKYO NINJA BALL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPHOTON³ (PhotonCube)TOKYO NINJA BALL
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 38 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size201 MB413 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSMILEAXE Co.,Ltd.SUCCESS Corporation

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
10 purchases

TOKYO NINJA BALL

One-time10
  • ONIGIRI$0.99
  • BALL NINJA AYA$1.99
  • BALL NINJA AZUMI$1.99
Show 7 more
  • BALL NINJA AZUKIMARU$3.99
  • BALL NINJA UZU$3.99
  • BALL NINJA MATCHAMARU$3.99
  • BALL NINJA MATSUNARI$3.99
  • ONIGIRI 5$3.99
  • BALL NINJA PONJIRO$5.99
  • BALL MASTER HANZO$5.99

Questions

Is PHOTON³ (PhotonCube) free?
PHOTON³ (PhotonCube) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TOKYO NINJA BALL free?
TOKYO NINJA BALL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PHOTON³ (PhotonCube) or TOKYO NINJA BALL have ads?
TOKYO NINJA BALL shows ads; PHOTON³ (PhotonCube) does not.
Which is updated more often, PHOTON³ (PhotonCube) or TOKYO NINJA BALL?
PHOTON³ (PhotonCube) ships an update every 38 months, and TOKYO NINJA BALL weekly. Most recently, PHOTON³ (PhotonCube) was updated on October 15, 2026 and TOKYO NINJA BALL on October 25, 2026.

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