Comparison

Shot Arena vs ByteCube

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

Head to head
About

Shot Arena

Features
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Swipe to hit and merge the cubes before they reach to center! If you slow they will walk to you. You can hit them to drive away.

About

ByteCube

This game reimagines the classic number-merge puzzle in a 3D cube format. Players spin the cube, tap faces to merge numbers, and solve daily challenges. It offers various cube sizes, practice modes, and leaderboards for competitive play.

Highlights
  • 3D cube number merging
  • Daily unique puzzles
  • Adjustable cube sizes
  • Offline play supported
  • Global leaderboards
  • Wild and Spawner tiles
Features
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2048, rebuilt in three dimensions. ByteCube takes the number-merge puzzle you know and wraps it around a cube. Spin the cube to any angle, tap a face, and every tile slides inward — matching numbers double. Easy to learn, deep to master, and made to feel great in motion. A NEW PUZZLE EVERY DAY Each day brings one daily cube — the same size and starting layout for everyone — so you can compare runs and keep a streak alive. Come back tomorrow for a brand-new challenge. PLAY YOUR WAY - Cube sizes from a gentle 3x3x3 up to a brain-bending 10x10x10 - Free practice on any size, any time — no timers, no pressure - Smooth one-hand controls: rotate, tap a face, watch the cube slide TILES WITH A TWIST - Wild tiles merge with any number - Spawner tiles merge normally, then drop one extra block to raise the stakes on larger cubes CLIMB THE LEADERBOARDS - Daily and all-time boards for every cube size - Pick a name and chase the top, or simply beat your own best - Fully playable offline, with no account required MADE TO LAST - Fluid 3D graphics with glowing tiles and a starfield backdrop - Satisfying haptics and sound on every merge - One universal app for iPhone and iPad Whether you have thirty seconds or thirty minutes, ByteCube turns a quick number puzzle into something you can see, spin, and solve. Merge to 2048 — then keep going. ByteCube is free to play with ads. You can remove ads with an optional auto-renewable subscription (Remove Ads, $1.99/month). Your subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.bytecovesoftware.com/bytecube/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.bytecovesoftware.com/bytecube/terms.html

Screenshots

Shot Arena4 screens
ByteCube4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shot Arena at none against ByteCube's 1. Shot Arena also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price and device support 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. ByteCube sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Shot Arena asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Shot Arena versus ByteCube: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShot ArenaByteCube
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMood Games OUTroy Bearden

In-app purchases

None

Shot Arena

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ByteCube

Subscriptions1
  • Remove Ads$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Shot Arena free?
Shot Arena is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ByteCube free?
ByteCube is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shot Arena or ByteCube have ads?
ByteCube shows ads; Shot Arena does not.

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