# Curvy Punch 3D vs Sqube Darkness

The clearest difference is rating: Sqube Darkness at 4.8 against Curvy Punch 3D's 3.8. Sqube Darkness also leads on ratings volume (32K vs 1.6K). Curvy Punch 3D's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Curvy Punch 3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sqube Darkness sells 22 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 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sqube Darkness has 32K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of Curvy Punch 3D's written reviews are positive against 36% of Sqube Darkness's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Curvy Punch 3D ships an update fortnightly, Sqube Darkness every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Curvy Punch 3D | Sqube Darkness |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/curvy-punch-3d/id1504719576/reviews) | **[4.8 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sqube-darkness/id1591396836/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K | **32K** |
| Positive reviews | **39.6% of reviews** | 35.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 229 MB | 336 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [UNICO STUDIO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467451326) |

## What reviewers say

### Curvy Punch 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/curvy-punch-3d/id1504719576)

Engage in a dynamic boxing experience where you swipe to deliver punches and use a joystick to evade enemy attacks. Progress through the ranks, earn new belts, and enjoy unlimited fun in this action-packed game.

**Highlights:** Swipe to punch, Joystick for evasion, Rank progression, Unlock new belts, Unlimited fun

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 💪 Satisfying punches

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Too easy
- 💤 Repetitive levels
- 📢 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch
- Freezing and unresponsive controls
- Vibration issues

**Requested features**

- Harder difficulty levels
- Bosses and more challenging opponents
- Customization options (skins, gloves, etc.)
- Multiplayer and PvP modes
- Health bar visibility


### 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 (22)**

| 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 |
| Premium Upgrade Loyalty | $9.99 | 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 Curvy Punch 3D free?

Curvy Punch 3D 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, Curvy Punch 3D or Sqube Darkness?

Sqube Darkness is rated higher. Curvy Punch 3D averages 3.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Sqube Darkness averages 4.8 from 32K ratings.

### Do Curvy Punch 3D or Sqube Darkness have ads?

Both Curvy Punch 3D and Sqube Darkness show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Curvy Punch 3D or Sqube Darkness?

Curvy Punch 3D ships an update fortnightly, and Sqube Darkness every 5 weeks. Most recently, Curvy Punch 3D was updated on October 29, 2026 and Sqube Darkness on November 1, 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.*