# Cubinko vs Puzzle Wizards

The clearest difference is rating: Puzzle Wizards at 4.7 against Cubinko's 4.0. Puzzle Wizards also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (87% vs 53%). Cubinko's advantage is iOS requirement (12 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cubinko sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Puzzle Wizards sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Puzzle Wizards holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Puzzle Wizards has 125 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Cubinko's written reviews are positive against 87% of Puzzle Wizards's.

Cubinko ships an update every 2 weeks, Puzzle Wizards every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cubinko | Puzzle Wizards |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubinko/id1471588600/reviews) | **[4.7 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-wizards/id1576720842/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **125** |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews | **87.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 83 MB | 575 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Rodolfo Seabra](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450724668) | [GG Folks, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576720844) |

## What reviewers say

### Cubinko

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubinko/id1471588600)

Engage your mind with a vibrant match-3 puzzle experience. Rotate and drag colorful ink blocks to create explosive combinations of three or more, earning points and completing missions. Enjoy two distinct game modes, with or without time limits, and play offline.

**Highlights:** Match 3 puzzle gameplay, Rotate and drag ink blocks, Score points by destroying blocks, Arcade mode with missions, Time Attack mode, Offline play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### Puzzle Wizards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-wizards/id1576720842)

Engage in magical puzzle gameplay across three distinct modes: Harvesting, Mixing, and Battle. Embark on adventures in the Wildwoods, collect resources to rebuild your village, and enjoy cooperative multiplayer experiences with friends.

**Highlights:** Three puzzle modes: Harvesting, Mixing, Battle, Adventure in the Wildwoods, Village rebuilding and customization, Co-op multiplayer, Magic and cute themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Dazzle | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1100 Dazzle | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2300 Dazzle | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Ad-free experience
- 💖 Encourages kindness and community
- 🏡 Cozy and cute village building
- 🧩 Fun, unique, and challenging puzzles
- 🤝 Fantastic social community

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❓ Lack of puzzle guidance/tutorials
- ⏳ Tedious home/village editing
- 🌳 Unremovable landscape elements
- ⚙️ Crafting can be slow
- 🎨 Coloring items is tedious

**Reported bugs**

- Crashing issues on iPhone
- Stuck on opening screen on iPhone
- Random streak loss
- Random players showing up in village
- Username changed without clear reason

**Requested features**

- Guide on puzzles (e.g., poison mixing)
- More player customization options (e.g., wizard features)
- Ability to move placed villager buildings
- Earn guild bonds for personal use
- More players to team up with


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cubinko free?

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

### Is Puzzle Wizards free?

Puzzle Wizards is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cubinko or Puzzle Wizards?

Puzzle Wizards is rated higher. Cubinko averages 4.0 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Puzzle Wizards averages 4.7 from 125 ratings.

### Do Cubinko or Puzzle Wizards have ads?

Cubinko shows ads; Puzzle Wizards does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cubinko or Puzzle Wizards?

Cubinko ships an update every 2 weeks, and Puzzle Wizards every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cubinko was updated on November 3, 2026 and Puzzle Wizards 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.*