# Tap Away 3D vs Cubes Control

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.

Both are free to download. Tap Away 3D sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Cubes Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Tap Away 3D | Cubes Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (228K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-away-3d/id1568058543/reviews) | **[4.6 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubes-control/id1604731616/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **228K** | 27K |
| Positive reviews | 14.8% of reviews | **54.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 447 MB | 258 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Popcore GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1375461777) | [SayGames LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551847165) |

## What reviewers say

### Tap Away 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-away-3d/id1568058543)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bunch of cash | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skip Tickets | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 Days of Cash | $3.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Worker | $3.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Cash | $3.99 | one-time |
| Double Permanent Worker | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Easter Battle Pass Unlock all | $8.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Cash | $8.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Battle Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Summer Battle Pass Unlock all | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Cash | $17.99 | one-time |
| Suitcase of Cash | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubes-control/id1604731616)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*