Comparison

Tap Away 3D vs Cubes Control

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

Head to head
About

Tap Away 3D

This 3D puzzle game challenges your logic and critical thinking. Tap blocks to make them fly away, but be strategic as they only move in one direction. Rotate the shape to find the best angle and clear increasingly complex puzzles.

Highlights
  • 3D block-tapping gameplay
  • Strategic block removal
  • Shape rotation for optimal angles
  • Increasingly complex puzzles
  • Unlockable skins and themes
  • Offline play
Features
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Tap Away 3D is brought to you by Popcore, makers of hit puzzle games with more than 250 million combined installs! Tap Away 3D is a fun and addictive 3D puzzle game, but it’s more than just that - it’s a brain teaser that will take you to the next level! Tap the blocks to make them fly away and clear the screen. But the blocks will only fly in one direction, so you’ve got to approach this brain teaser carefully! Slide your finger around the screen to rotate the shape and attack the blocks from every angle! As you progress, the blocks form bigger and bigger shapes, and the blocks themselves change form, so you’ll need to get your thinking hat on to solve the puzzles in this 3D puzzle game. And that’s not it! There are skins and themes you can unlock as you get further, as well as challenges to keep you on your toes. In this fun and colorful game, you challenge your logic, critical thinking, and precision. Do you have what it takes? WITH TAP AWAY 3D YOU CAN ▶ PLAY the full 3D puzzle game experience offline and on the go. ▶ SWIPE to rotate the shape and choose your next move. ▶ TAP the blocks to clear the level. ▶ CUSTOMIZE your blocks with different skins and themes. ▶ REACH the top! WHY PLAY TAP AWAY 3D? ▶ RELIEVE your stress. ▶ TEASE your brain with the satisfying taps. ▶ PRACTICE your critical thinking! ▶ LEARN the tricks to ensure Tap Away glory! ▶ ENJOY cool skins and themes to customize your journey! What are you waiting for? Challenge your brain with this tricky game right now! TALK TO US Join your TAP AWAY 3D crew on ▶ Web: https://popcore.com/ ▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popcore ▶ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popcore ▶ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PopcoreOfficial ▶ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq1BDUD72Rv7dXov7WtR9Og DOWNLOAD AND PLAY NOW - Join this fun and satisfying puzzle game and tap away the blocks!

About

Cubes Control

Test your spatial awareness and arithmetic skills in this original puzzle game. Swipe and slide numbered cubes to match and merge them, aiming for the maximum value. Enjoy hours of relaxing, brain-teasing entertainment with simple yet ingenious mechanics.

Highlights
  • Swipe and slide numbered cubes
  • Match and merge identical numbers
  • Spatial awareness challenges
  • Hundreds of unique levels
  • No penalty for mistakes
  • Obstacles and boss levels
Features
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► SWITCH TO CUBES CONTROL Are you good at crunching the numbers? Test your spatial awareness and your arithmetic skills in this a-maze-ing and highly original puzzle game where the aim is to swipe and slide the cubes around the board until you can match and merge all the numbers. Enjoy hours of relaxing, brain-teasing entertainment in this simple but ingenious number game that combines a variety of traditional mechanics to create an awesome puzzle cocktail that’s guaranteed to have you hooked and provide a brain-training sanctuary for players of all ages. ► CRUNCH THE NUMBERS, MASTER THE MAZE ◾ Manipulate the figures: Move numbered blocks around an endless array of mazes to merge identical blocks until there’s only one left. You’ll need real spatial awareness skills to match the numbers with the fewest possible moves, especially as the mazes get more complex the further you progress in the game. ◾No penalty for trying: Even if you go wrong, you can still keep trying until you find the right solution, with no penalty for making mistakes and the option to restart levels any number of times if you get stuck – or skip levels that you find too taxing. There’s always another puzzle waiting. ◾ Easy to learn, very hard to master: Simple mechanics and clear puzzle layout make Cubes Control a game that’s easy to get into for players of all ages and abilities, while hundreds of unique levels with ever more ingenious solutions mean there’s plenty to keep even ardent puzzle aficionados entertained for hours. ◾Don’t get too comfortable: Think you’ve mastered the art of cube control? There’s a whole range of different mechanics in later levels to keep you on your toes, including blocking obstacles that need to be unlocked before you can merge all the cubes and boss levels where more numbers keep appearing on different parts of the board. ◾Zen simplicity: Cubes Control may offer challenging brain-teaser fun, but its clean and elegant design, no-loss levels and satisfying haptic effects every time you merge blocks mean that playing the game is never a stressful experience. In fact, it’s a great way to sooth your brain and enjoy an immersive, relaxing puzzle experience. ► JOIN THE NEW BLOCK PARTY Discover a new twist on number-matching in this challenging, entertaining puzzle game. Download Cubes Control now to find an endless source of brain-teasing fun that’s both instantly familiar and consistently surprising. If you’re looking for a way to fill five minutes or several hours, and a game that’s guaranteed to bring satisfaction, pleasure and relaxation whatever your age or puzzle-solving abilities, then it’s time to switch to Cubes Control. Privacy Policy: https://say.games/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://say.games/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Tap Away 3D4 screens
Cubes Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

Tap Away 3D and Cubes Control both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 55% of Cubes Control's written reviews are positive against 15% of Tap Away 3D's. Cubes Control also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13). Tap Away 3D's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and ratings volume (228K vs 27K). On price, rating, ads and monetization model 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. Tap Away 3D sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Cubes Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cubes Control holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tap Away 3D has 228K ratings behind it against 27K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Tap Away 3D's written reviews are positive against 55% of Cubes Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tap Away 3D ships an update weekly, Cubes Control monthly. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tap Away 3D versus Cubes Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTap Away 3DCubes Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (228K ratings)4.6 (27K ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.8% of reviews54.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings228K — better27K
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size447 MB258 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPopcore GmbHSayGames LTD

Customer experience

Tap Away 3D

All ratings228,191 ratings
Positive83.0%
Neutral9.1%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews2,141 reviews
Positive14.8%
Neutral17.1%
Negative68.1%

Cubes Control

All ratings26,502 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral4.2%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews332 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral13.3%
Negative32.2%

User reviews

Tap Away 3D

From 228K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive and relaxing gameplay
  • 👍 Variety of puzzle shapes and skins
  • 🕹️ Challenging levels

Room to improve

  • 💢 Constant interruptions from ads, gold blocks, and level-up notifications
  • 🔍 Difficult to control zoom and view the puzzle
  • 🤖 Repetitive puzzle patterns
  • 💰 Useless in-game currency

Cubes Control

From 27K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🙂 Satisfying gameplay
  • 👍 Relaxing and calming
  • 🧠 Helps with problem-solving
  • 🎮 Fun and addictive

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Levels too easy and repetitive
  • 🔒 Excessive ads that disrupt gameplay
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches causing crashes or freezes
  • 🔄 Progression issues with levels resetting

Bugs and requests

Tap Away 3D

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezing when clicking on gold blocks
  • Levels getting stuck with no way to progress
  • Inconsistent performance and overheating on some devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to disable gold blocks and level-up notifications
  • More control over zoom and puzzle view
  • Increased difficulty progression
  • Additional ways to spend accumulated coins

Cubes Control

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game freezes on certain levels
  • Levels resetting to 20 after progress
  • Blank screens and empty level boxes
  • Compatibility issues on some devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Increase level difficulty and variety
  • Add different game modes (timed, endless, etc.)
  • Implement a paid ad-free version
  • Fix bugs and crashes

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Tap Away 3D

One-time13
  • Bunch of cash$0.99
  • Skip Tickets$1.99
  • 30 Days of Cash$3.99
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  • Permanent Worker$3.99
  • Stack of Cash$3.99
  • Double Permanent Worker$3.99
  • Remove Ads$7.99
  • Easter Battle Pass Unlock all$8.99
  • Pile of Cash$8.99
  • Halloween Battle Pass$9.99
  • Summer Battle Pass Unlock all$9.99
  • Bag of Cash$17.99
  • Suitcase of Cash$59.99
None

Cubes Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tap Away 3D free?
Tap Away 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cubes Control free?
Cubes Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tap Away 3D or Cubes Control?
Cubes Control is rated higher. Tap Away 3D averages 4.4 out of 5 from 228K ratings, while Cubes Control averages 4.6 from 27K ratings.
Do Tap Away 3D or Cubes Control have ads?
Both Tap Away 3D and Cubes Control show ads.
Which is updated more often, Tap Away 3D or Cubes Control?
Tap Away 3D ships an update weekly, and Cubes Control monthly. Most recently, Tap Away 3D was updated on September 26, 2026 and Cubes Control on September 26, 2026.

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