Comparison

Cube Samurai vs Yaya

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

Yaya

This is a solo version of the classic 5-dice game, optimized for iPhone and iPad. It offers engaging gameplay with beautiful animations and sound effects. The app is designed with accessibility in mind, featuring full VoiceOver and Dynamic Type support.

Highlights
  • Classic 5-dice gameplay for solo play
  • VoiceOver support for accessibility
  • Dynamic Type for adjustable text size
  • Engaging dice animations and sound effects
  • Game statistics tracking
  • Offline play
Features
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Yaya is a solitaire version of the classic 5-dice game designed for iPhone and iPad. Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the game, Yaya offers a smooth, engaging gameplay experience perfect for solo play. It is one of the few games that integrates seamlessly with Apple’s accessibility features, including VoiceOver and Dynamic Type, ensuring everyone can enjoy the game. Track your progress, aim for high scores, and enjoy beautifully crafted animations and sound effects as you roll the dice and fill out your scorecard. Key Features: • Classic Yahtzee gameplay designed for solo play • Full support for Apple’s VoiceOver for accessible play • Dynamic Type support for text size adjustments • Beautiful dice animations and sound effects • Track your game stats, including high scores and win streaks • Play anytime, anywhere, with no internet required Download Yaya today and experience the classic dice game like never before, with accessibility at its core!

Screenshots

Cube Samurai4 screens
Yaya4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Yaya at free against Cube Samurai's free with in-app purchases. Cube Samurai's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 12 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, 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

Both are free to download. Cube Samurai sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Yaya sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 Yaya. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cube Samurai ships an update every 3 months, Yaya every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Cube Samurai versus Yaya: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCube SamuraiYaya
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB26 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperRed Meat Games, Inc.BluMonkey Software, LLC

Customer experience

Cube Samurai

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

Yaya

All ratings2 ratings
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
Show 3 more
  • Many Gems$3.99
  • Lots of Coins$6.99
  • Lots of Gems$54.99
1 purchases

Yaya

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Cube Samurai free?
Cube Samurai is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Yaya free?
Yaya is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cube Samurai or Yaya?
Cube Samurai and Yaya are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Cube Samurai or Yaya have ads?
Neither Cube Samurai nor Yaya shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cube Samurai or Yaya?
Cube Samurai ships an update every 3 months, and Yaya every 12 months. Most recently, Cube Samurai was updated on November 3, 2026 and Yaya on October 30, 2026.

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