Comparison

NABOKI vs CubeQuest

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

Head to head
About

NABOKI

Engage in a tranquil puzzle experience where the objective is to dismantle intricate 3D boards. Enjoy a serene, ad-free environment with no time constraints or scoring, accompanied by a calming ambient soundtrack. Play offline and save your progress via the cloud.

Highlights
  • Disassemble 3D puzzles
  • Relaxing gameplay
  • Minimalist design
  • No ads or time limits
  • Ambient soundtrack
  • Offline play
  • Cloud save
Features
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A simple, minimalist puzzle game where your goal is to take apart the board. As always, this is a peaceful puzzle game, so it has no ads, no time limits, no scoring and even no text. The calm, meditative soundtrack was created by Wojciech Wasiak. - Relaxing - Minimal - 3D - Simple - No ads - Created by one person - Can be played without internet - Soothing, ambient soundtrack - Cloud Save Feel free to check my other games on https://www.rainbowtrain.eu/

About

CubeQuest

Embark on a puzzle-solving adventure in a beautifully designed world. Navigate through 60 handcrafted levels, unlock new abilities, and discover hidden secrets. This game offers a unique challenge for players who enjoy intricate puzzles and platforming elements.

Highlights
  • Handcrafted puzzle platformer
  • 60 challenging levels
  • Unlockable abilities
  • Hidden secrets
  • 4 diverse biomes
  • Game Center achievements
  • iCloud sync
Features
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CubeQuest - A QB Game, the successor to the beloved puzzle platformer "QB - A Cube's Tale," sends you and QB into a beautifully designed world to once again test your puzzle-solving skills. Along the way, you'll unlock new abilities, search for hidden secrets, and puzzle your way through 60 exciting levels. Features: - Handcrafted puzzle platformer - Beautiful world with 4 diverse biomes - 60 levels ranging from easy to mind-cracking - Game-Center-Achievements - iCloud sync Looking for a unique puzzle game unlike anything else? Give CubeQuest a try! Play the first levels for free. If you like it, you can purchase the full game for additional content.

Screenshots

NABOKI4 screens
CubeQuest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CubeQuest at Free against NABOKI's $2.99. NABOKI's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months). On rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

CubeQuest is free to download; NABOKI costs $2.99 up front. CubeQuest sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NABOKI asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for NABOKI against 4.8 for CubeQuest. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 348 and 117 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 79% and 79% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NABOKI ships an update every 8 days, CubeQuest every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
NABOKI versus CubeQuest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNABOKICubeQuest
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (348 ratings)4.8 (117 ratings)
Positive reviews79.1% of reviews79.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings348 — better117
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#107 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB338 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaciej TargoniStephan Goebel

Customer experience

NABOKI

All ratings348 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral2.0%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews115 reviews
Positive79.1%
Neutral11.3%
Negative9.6%

CubeQuest

All ratings117 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral1.7%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive79.5%
Neutral5.5%
Negative15.1%

User reviews

NABOKI

From 348 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🧩 Unique and innovative puzzle mechanics
  • 🎨 Beautiful minimalist design and aesthetics
  • 🎵 Soothing ambient music and relaxing atmosphere
  • 📚 Wordless tutorial with intuitive learning curve
  • 🧠 Progressive difficulty with engaging challenges

Room to improve

  • ⏱️ Extremely short gameplay (20-95 minutes)
  • 📉 Limited content with only 48 levels
  • 💰 High price point for limited playtime
  • 🔄 Repetitive later levels feel like busywork
  • 🎮 Lacks level numbering/progress indication

CubeQuest

From 117 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✨ Beautiful graphics and design
  • 🧠 Challenging and clever puzzles
  • 👍 Engaging gameplay
  • 💡 Innovative mechanics
  • 💰 Fair pricing and value

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive for some users
  • ⏳ Limited number of levels
  • 🤔 Some levels feel impossible
  • 📱 Landscape mode requested
  • 🔊 Sound cannot be turned off

Bugs and requests

NABOKI

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Difficult to close app on iPhone X (swipe gestures not recognized)
  • No proper exit mechanism without force quitting
  • Game loops back to level 1 without clear indication of completion

Requested features

7 requests
  • More levels or level packs
  • Level designer and sharing functionality
  • Level numbering or progress tracking
  • Sequel or expanded content
  • Dice-based puzzle levels
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  • Transparent block viewing option
  • Easy exit/home button functionality

CubeQuest

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Level 43 star impossible to obtain
  • Game freezes iPad
  • Star on level 9 unobtainable without upgrade

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add more levels
  • Implement landscape mode
  • Option to turn off sound

In-app purchases

None

NABOKI

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

CubeQuest

One-time1
  • Buy the Game$4.99

Questions

Is NABOKI free?
NABOKI costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CubeQuest free?
CubeQuest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NABOKI or CubeQuest?
NABOKI and CubeQuest are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 348 and 117 ratings respectively.
Do NABOKI or CubeQuest have ads?
Neither NABOKI nor CubeQuest shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NABOKI or CubeQuest?
NABOKI ships an update every 8 days, and CubeQuest every 3 months. Most recently, NABOKI was updated on October 19, 2026 and CubeQuest on October 12, 2026.

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