Comparison

Cube Samurai vs Planet Formula

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

Head to head
About

Cube Samurai

Embark on an endless running adventure across exotic planets to defeat the Conetrooper threat. Jump, slash, and slam your way through challenges, collect power-ups, and upgrade your samurai to become a legend.

Highlights
  • Endless running gameplay
  • Explore exotic planets
  • Epic boss fights
  • Unlockable outfits and accessories
  • New power-ups
  • Purchasable upgrades
  • Mission system for rewards
Features
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The Cube Samurai is back in an all new endless runner! This time they're out to eliminate the Conetrooper threat once and for all. Run, Jump, Slash and Slam your way across distant planets to become the hero our universe needs. Features: - Many exciting and exotic planets to explore. - All new epic boss fights that test your reflexes. - A large selection of stylish outfits and accessories for the Cube Samurai. - New power-ups to grab along your journey. Flame Sword anyone? - Purchasable upgrades to make you a true legendary Samurai. - New missions to earn some extra cash that helps you in the long run! Are you ready to give the Conetroopers a RUN for their money!?

About

Planet Formula

Embark on a celestial match-3 adventure across the Solar System. Solve 125 unique puzzles by earning points, breaking ice, or collecting coins within a limited number of moves. Utilize powerful planet combinations and strategic moves to overcome challenges.

Highlights
  • 125 unique match-3 levels
  • Special power-up planets
  • Strategic move mechanics
  • Ice tile and wall breaking
  • VoiceOver accessibility
  • T-chain and L-chain combinations
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Explore the Solar System in Planet Formula, a match-3 puzzle game featuring 125 unique levels with engaging objectives. Complete each level by earning points, breaking ice tiles, or collecting coins—all within a set number of moves. Earn special power-ups: - Magic Planets: Match five planets in a row or column to create a magic planet. Swap it to clear all planets of the same type on the board and score big. - Special Planets: Match four planets to create a special planet with a white border. Use it in a match to clear an entire row or column. - Discover combinations like T-chains and L-chains for massive point boosts. Break ice by clearing planets underneath, and remove walls by eliminating adjacent planets. Be strategic — walls grow if no nearby planets are destroyed in the previous move. Accessibility Features: Planet Formula is designed with VoiceOver users in mind: - Tap a grid cell to hear the planet’s type and position. - To move a planet, select it with a single tap, then double-tap to start moving. - Choose the destination with another tap and confirm with a double-tap to complete the move. With simple mechanics and thoughtful design, Planet Formula offers an enjoyable, relaxing experience — perfect for playing at home, during a break, or while commuting. Challenge yourself, earn points, and rise through the ranks in this solar system-inspired puzzle adventure.

Screenshots

Cube Samurai4 screens
Planet Formula4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cube Samurai at none against Planet Formula's shown. Planet Formula's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Cube Samurai sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Planet Formula sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Cube Samurai against 5.0 for Planet Formula. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cube Samurai ships an update every 3 months, Planet Formula every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Cube Samurai versus Planet Formula: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCube SamuraiPlanet Formula
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB20 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperRed Meat Games, Inc.x2line.com LLC

Customer experience

Cube Samurai

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Planet Formula

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Cube Samurai

One-time6
  • Some Coins$0.99
  • Some Gems$0.99
  • Many Coins$3.99
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  • Many Gems$3.99
  • Lots of Coins$6.99
  • Lots of Gems$54.99
3 purchases

Planet Formula

One-time3
  • Extra 4 Moves$1.99
  • Extra 8 Moves$2.99
  • Extra 15 Moves$3.99

Questions

Is Cube Samurai free?
Cube Samurai is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Planet Formula free?
Planet Formula is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cube Samurai or Planet Formula?
Cube Samurai and Planet Formula are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Cube Samurai or Planet Formula have ads?
Planet Formula shows ads; Cube Samurai does not.
Which is updated more often, Cube Samurai or Planet Formula?
Cube Samurai ships an update every 3 months, and Planet Formula every 2 months. Most recently, Cube Samurai was updated on October 2, 2026 and Planet Formula on October 9, 2026.

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