# Hunter Assassin vs Sqube Darkness

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hunter Assassin at every 8 days against Sqube Darkness's every 5 weeks. Hunter Assassin also leads on ratings volume (398K vs 32K) and chart position (#129 vs unranked). Sqube Darkness's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hunter Assassin sells 24 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Sqube Darkness sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sqube Darkness holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hunter Assassin has 398K ratings behind it against 32K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 36% and 36% positive.

Hunter Assassin ships an update every 8 days, Sqube Darkness every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hunter Assassin | Sqube Darkness |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (398K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hunter-assassin/id1479587574/reviews) | **[4.8 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sqube-darkness/id1591396836/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **398K** | 32K |
| Positive reviews | **36.5% of reviews** | 35.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#129** | — |
| Size | 209 MB | 336 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RUBY OYUN VE YAZILIM DANISMANLIK SANAYI TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/939257836) | [UNICO STUDIO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467451326) |

## What reviewers say

### Hunter Assassin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hunter-assassin/id1479587574)

**Currently charting:** #129 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Engage in a fast-paced stealth game where you play as a hunter with a deadly knife. Complete challenging missions, avoid traps, and strategically eliminate enemies to collect rewards and unlock new characters. Master your skills to become the ultimate assassin.

**Highlights:** Stealth gameplay, Knife combat, Enemy elimination, Trap activation, Character unlocking, Mission completion, Reward collection

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Crystal Pack Mini 1 | $0.59 | one-time |
| Crystal Pack Mini 3 | $1.29 | one-time |
| Some Diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hammer Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Thunder God Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Scarecrow Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Offer | $3.29 | one-time |
| Special Offer 3.99 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Medium Stack of Tickets | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pocket of Diamonds | $3.99 | one-time |
| Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Stack of Tickets | $5.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Pack 3 | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun gameplay
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 👍 Addictive and entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Too many ads
- ⏱️ Ads interrupt gameplay
- 💰 Expensive premium option

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing
- Inconsistent level difficulty

**Requested features**

- More enemy variety
- Ability to hide bodies
- New map styles
- Offline mode without ads


### Sqube Darkness

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sqube-darkness/id1591396836)

Navigate challenging geometry puzzles and obstacles as a heroic cube. Master precise jumps and runs to escape enemies and reach freedom in this action-packed platformer. Improve your cube's stats and compete for high scores.

**Highlights:** Flexible control methods (buttons or swipe), Difficult but rewarding gameplay, Increase character stats and skills, Compete for high scores globally, Offline play supported, Beautiful geometry visuals

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

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ads Pass (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| 3000 CP | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Kit | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sale Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 12000 CP | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sale Champion's Choice | $2.99 | one-time |
| Runner Kit | $4.99 | one-time |
| 20000 CP | $4.99 | one-time |
| Daily Value Combo | $4.99 | one-time |
| CP Starter | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads v2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sprinter Kit | $5.99 | one-time |
| Champion's Choice | $5.99 | one-time |
| CP Core | $9.99 | one-time |
| 50000 CP | $9.99 | one-time |
| Marathoner Kit | $11.99 | one-time |
| Premium Upgrade | $14.99 | one-time |
| Iron Man Kit | $15.99 | one-time |
| CP Mega | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Forever | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Challenging and fun
- 🎨 Unique atmosphere
- 🤖 Interesting concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Too many ads
- 🐛 Unresponsive controls
- 🔥 Difficulty spikes
- 🤯 Overwhelming for new players

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing
- Ads not closing properly
- Inconsistent jump registration

**Requested features**

- Add lore and story
- Implement difficulty levels
- Improve jump mechanics
- Reduce ad frequency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hunter Assassin free?

Hunter Assassin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sqube Darkness free?

Sqube Darkness is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hunter Assassin or Sqube Darkness?

Sqube Darkness is rated higher. Hunter Assassin averages 4.6 out of 5 from 398K ratings, while Sqube Darkness averages 4.8 from 32K ratings.

### Do Hunter Assassin or Sqube Darkness have ads?

Both Hunter Assassin and Sqube Darkness show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hunter Assassin or Sqube Darkness?

Hunter Assassin ships an update every 8 days, and Sqube Darkness every 5 weeks. Most recently, Hunter Assassin was updated on October 18, 2026 and Sqube Darkness on October 18, 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.*