# Cube Samurai vs Dark Assault

The clearest difference is rating: Cube Samurai at 5.0 against Dark Assault's 4.0. Cube Samurai also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Dark Assault's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cube Samurai sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Dark Assault sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cube Samurai holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Cube Samurai ships an update every 3 months, Dark Assault monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cube Samurai | Dark Assault |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-samurai-run-squared/id1476926833/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-assault/id6765714267/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 114 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Red Meat Games, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/803236116) | [Beer Guide Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1719742219) |

## What reviewers say

### Cube Samurai

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-samurai-run-squared/id1476926833)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Some Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Some Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Many Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Many Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lots of Coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lots of Gems | $54.99 | one-time |


### Dark Assault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-assault/id6765714267)

Experience intense arcade action through sound and haptics, not visuals. Defend your position against waves of invaders using touch or tilt controls. Designed for accessibility, it offers a unique sensory-first gameplay experience.

**Highlights:** Haptic-first combat feedback, Audio-led gameplay, HUD-focused playfield, Touch and tilt control options, Multiple difficulty modes, High score chasing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support This Project | $0.99 | one-time |
| Big Support | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mega Support | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cube Samurai free?

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

### Is Dark Assault free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cube Samurai or Dark Assault?

Cube Samurai is rated higher. Cube Samurai averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Dark Assault averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Cube Samurai or Dark Assault have ads?

Neither Cube Samurai nor Dark Assault shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cube Samurai or Dark Assault?

Cube Samurai ships an update every 3 months, and Dark Assault monthly. Most recently, Cube Samurai was updated on October 2, 2026 and Dark Assault on October 6, 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.*