Comparison

QB Planets vs Crystal Journey

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

Head to head
About

QB Planets

Embark on a cosmic puzzle adventure as an astronaut exploring unique planets. Solve challenging cubic puzzles by twisting your way through diverse environments, collecting stars, and avoiding obstacles. Unlock new gear and compete with friends in this family-friendly space journey.

Highlights
  • Cubic puzzle mechanics
  • Explore diverse planets
  • Collect stars and avoid obstacles
  • Unlockable suits and ships
  • Augmented Reality (AR) mode
  • Friend progress tracking
Features
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Do you love solving puzzles...in space? QB Planets is a family-friendly cubic puzzle space adventure that will challenge your puzzle-solving skills. Play as your astronaut and explore strange and beautiful puzzle planets with mysterious powers and dangerous environments. Locate and collect stars to power your ship and blast off to new and exciting planets. Avoid obstacles and find a safe route to your ship with the least possible moves whilst collecting 3 stars! Twist your way through diverse, challenging puzzles while helping your Astronaut navigate new worlds. Unlock fun and unique space suits and rocket ships by completing special missions. Challenge your friends to become each level's Twist Champion! Excite your friends and family by bringing the planets and puzzles into the real world with AR mode! Connect with facebook to track your friends progress throughout the QB universe and see how you stack up! Features A PUZZLE GAME FOR EVERYONE Nostalgic cube puzzle mechanics Family friendly themes Play at your own pace BEAUTIFUL VISUALS Handcrafted unique worlds Stunning themes from Sci-fi to fantasy Charming astronaut suits Delightful space ships EASY CONTROLS Use one finger to play Intuitive planet cube twist gestures Rotate the cube in any direction HEAPS OF CHALLENGES Test yourself and train your brain Become the Twist Champion amongst your friends Practice to become the global Twist Champion 100+ puzzle planets 5+ fascinating themes 290+ puzzle medals to collect 4 suits & 4 ships to unlock UNIQUE MECHANICS A new mechanic on unlocked planets Use mysterious ancient portals Avoid frozen lakes and bubbling volcanoes ALTERNATE REALITY Inspect and play the puzzle planets in the real world Toggle on and off during a puzzle solve Get a new perspective on that tough puzzle Use the same screen controls for seamless transitions

About

Crystal Journey

Embark on a 3D puzzle adventure across multiple captivating chapters. Navigate intricate levels, solve challenging puzzles, and uncover the path to a radiant purple crystal. Experience a visually stunning and immersive journey that tests your cognitive skills.

Highlights
  • 3D puzzle gameplay
  • Multiple captivating chapters
  • Offline play
  • Stunning visuals
  • Cognitive challenges
  • Unlockable crystal goal
Features
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Prepare for an extraordinary adventure unlike any other with Crystal Journey - Lum's Adventure. Immerse yourself in the world of 3D puzzles and navigate through a tapestry of captivating chapters: Begin your quest in "The Beginning," traverse the vivid landscapes of "Colorful Quest," progress through the ages in "Middle Age," and unveil the enigmas of "Night Mystery." Your ultimate goal? Maneuver through intricate puzzles, unlocking the path that leads to the radiant purple crystal. Embark on a journey that transcends traditional gaming, challenging your cognitive prowess while treating your senses to stunning visuals and evocative themes. Crystal Journey isn't just a game; it's an odyssey that invites you to explore the depths of imagination and unravel the threads of mystery woven into each chapter. Can you rise to the challenge and conquer the puzzles that stand between you and Lum's ultimate discovery? Crystal Journey doesn't have any in app purchases or ads in it and it can be played offline

Screenshots

QB Planets4 screens
Crystal Journey4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Crystal Journey at every 9 days against QB Planets's every 6 weeks. QB Planets's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and price ($2.99 vs $3.99). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

QB Planets costs $2.99 and Crystal Journey $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QB Planets holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 12 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 60% and 60% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QB Planets ships an update every 6 weeks, Crystal Journey every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
QB Planets versus Crystal Journey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQB PlanetsCrystal Journey
Price$2.99 — better$3.99
Rating4.7 (27 ratings) — better4.5 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings27 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size262 MB303 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMadowl Games LTDBlend Nesimi

Customer experience

QB Planets

All ratings27 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral7.4%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Crystal Journey

All ratings12 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

QB Planets

No in-app purchases

None

Crystal Journey

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QB Planets free?
QB Planets costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Crystal Journey free?
Crystal Journey costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, QB Planets or Crystal Journey?
QB Planets is rated higher. QB Planets averages 4.7 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Crystal Journey averages 4.5 from 12 ratings.
Do QB Planets or Crystal Journey have ads?
Neither QB Planets nor Crystal Journey shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QB Planets or Crystal Journey?
QB Planets ships an update every 6 weeks, and Crystal Journey every 9 days. Most recently, QB Planets was updated on November 6, 2026 and Crystal Journey on November 3, 2026.

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