# Sqube Darkness vs Never Give Up 3D

The clearest difference is rating: Sqube Darkness at 4.8 against Never Give Up 3D's 2.5. Sqube Darkness also leads on ratings volume (32K vs 2) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). Never Give Up 3D's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 22) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sqube Darkness sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Never Give Up 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sqube Darkness holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sqube Darkness has 32K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Sqube Darkness ships an update every 5 weeks, Never Give Up 3D every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sqube Darkness | Never Give Up 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sqube-darkness/id1591396836/reviews)** | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/never-give-up-3d/id1638983412/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **32K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 35.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 336 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UNICO STUDIO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467451326) | [Pandora Educacao Ludica Ltda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1053899080) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Never Give Up 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/never-give-up-3d/id1638983412)

Utilize a hammer to propel a character over obstacles and hazards, aiming for the finish line. Swing with more force to achieve greater heights and discover secret reward platforms.

**Highlights:** Hammer swinging mechanics, Obstacle course navigation, Character flight, Reward platforms, Rush to finish line

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sqube Darkness free?

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

### Is Never Give Up 3D free?

Never Give Up 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sqube Darkness or Never Give Up 3D?

Sqube Darkness is rated higher. Sqube Darkness averages 4.8 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while Never Give Up 3D averages 2.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Sqube Darkness or Never Give Up 3D have ads?

Both Sqube Darkness and Never Give Up 3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sqube Darkness or Never Give Up 3D?

Sqube Darkness ships an update every 5 weeks, and Never Give Up 3D every 3 months. Most recently, Sqube Darkness was updated on October 30, 2026 and Never Give Up 3D on October 23, 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.*