# Spike Sprint vs Sqube Darkness

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Spike Sprint at 100% against Sqube Darkness's 36%. Spike Sprint also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 20) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Sqube Darkness's advantage is ratings volume (32K vs 61) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sqube Darkness sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Spike Sprint asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sqube Darkness holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sqube Darkness has 32K ratings behind it against 61, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Spike Sprint'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.

Spike Sprint ships an update every 5 months, Sqube Darkness every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spike Sprint | Sqube Darkness |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spike-sprint/id1563461028/reviews) | **[4.8 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sqube-darkness/id1591396836/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 61 | **32K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 35.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 118 MB | 336 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adknown](https://appshunter.io/developer/1243054661) | [UNICO STUDIO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467451326) |

## What reviewers say

### Spike Sprint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spike-sprint/id1563461028)

Bounce over spikes and slam enemies in this fast-paced obstacle avoidance game. Time your jumps perfectly to survive increasing speed and challenges. Enjoy explosive enemy takedowns and thrilling gameplay.

**Highlights:** Perfect bounces over spikes, Slam enemies to make them explode, Timed bounces to avoid running out of room, Increasing game speed, Obstacle avoidance gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 (20)**

| 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 |
| 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 Spike Sprint free?

Spike Sprint is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sqube Darkness free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Spike Sprint or Sqube Darkness?

Sqube Darkness is rated higher. Spike Sprint averages 4.5 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while Sqube Darkness averages 4.8 from 32K ratings.

### Do Spike Sprint or Sqube Darkness have ads?

Both Spike Sprint and Sqube Darkness show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spike Sprint or Sqube Darkness?

Spike Sprint ships an update every 5 months, and Sqube Darkness every 5 weeks. Most recently, Spike Sprint was updated on September 11, 2026 and Sqube Darkness on September 26, 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.*