Comparison

Sqube Darkness vs Shatter Sync

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

Head to head
About

Sqube Darkness

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
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Run, jump, and hide in this action packed platformer game! Can you get the high score? Take the role of a heroic cube who funrun through difficult geometry puzzles and blockjumps. In a world of black and white geometry shapes, jump free and run towards freedom. Difficult but rewarding gameplay! Sqube Darkness is a platformer geometry cube game with dangerous enemies and hard obstacles. Players use their reflexes to jump and run at the correct moments to escape from the attacks of the Eyes. Running games are quite popular, but Sqube Darkness doesn’t follow the geometry formula used by other kinds of freeballgames. There is a vast array of unique levels and you will never get tired of run and jump action. Different ways to play! Players can use swipe or on-screen button controls to run and jump. This freerun game is truly free and all cubes can feel block jumping however they like. As a game with beautiful geometry shapes and geometry dashes, you will always feel sharp! Increase your stats and skills! Each temple running gives you stat points to develop your heroic cube character. Buy boosters and increase stats to run and jump better and faster. As a free run cube, you will always find something to improve with your geometry cube character. Challenge the world! Set a high score and compare yourself against the other players in the world. Subway surfing might be good at this game, but you can prove to be better at run and jump action. Control your geometry cube perfectly to get into the top spots! Features: • Flexible gameplay with two different control methods: Buttons or swipe. • Difficult but rewarding gameplay. • It is safe to play and can be labeled as one of the ‘gamesforkids.’ • Beautiful visuals will make you feel like a cube in a geometry world. • Run and jump better after each playthrough by increasing your skills and buying boosters. • Completely free game experience. • No internet required. • Frequent updates to add new game modes and challenges. • Fun for all ages: The best game for family & friends’ gatherings! • Download this funny game for free. • Great exercise for the brain. • Simple and highly addictive game play. • Play without the internet. • Play offline. Have fun!

About

Shatter Sync

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Overview Experience the ultimate thrill and exhilaration with Shatter Sync! Simple controls, endless fun. Game Features ・Obstacle-Smashing Balls: Launch balls to smash through obstacles on each stage. ・Unlimited Ball Firing: Fire balls without limits. Enjoy endless play. ・Tense Gameplay: One hit to an obstacle and it's game over. Sharpen your focus and play! ・Exhilarating Smashing Action: Enjoy the thrill of smashing obstacles. ・Simple Controls: Touch with one finger. Easy for anyone to play. ・Variety of Stages: Keep playing with diverse stages that never get boring. Enjoy deep gameplay with simple controls in Shatter Sync. Download now and experience the exciting shattering action!

Screenshots

Sqube Darkness4 screens
Shatter Sync4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shatter Sync at none against Sqube Darkness's 20. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Sqube Darkness sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Shatter Sync asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sqube Darkness ships an update every 5 weeks, Shatter Sync every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Sqube Darkness versus Shatter Sync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSqube DarknessShatter Sync
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (32K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews35.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings32K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size336 MB261 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUNICO STUDIOYuusuke Mizukurai

Bugs and requests

Sqube Darkness

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezing and crashing
  • Ads not closing properly
  • Inconsistent jump registration

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add lore and story
  • Implement difficulty levels
  • Improve jump mechanics
  • Reduce ad frequency

Shatter Sync

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

20 purchases

Sqube Darkness

Subscriptions1
  • Ads Pass (Monthly)$7.991 Month
One-time19
  • 3000 CP$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Starter Kit$1.99
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  • Sale Remove Ads$1.99
  • 12000 CP$2.99
  • Sale Champion's Choice$2.99
  • Runner Kit$4.99
  • 20000 CP$4.99
  • Daily Value Combo$4.99
  • CP Starter$4.99
  • Remove Ads v2$4.99
  • Sprinter Kit$5.99
  • Champion's Choice$5.99
  • CP Core$9.99
  • 50000 CP$9.99
  • Marathoner Kit$11.99
  • Premium Upgrade$14.99
  • Iron Man Kit$15.99
  • Premium Forever$19.99
None

Shatter Sync

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sqube Darkness free?
Sqube Darkness is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shatter Sync free?
Shatter Sync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sqube Darkness or Shatter Sync have ads?
Both Sqube Darkness and Shatter Sync show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sqube Darkness or Shatter Sync?
Sqube Darkness ships an update every 5 weeks, and Shatter Sync every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sqube Darkness was updated on September 28, 2026 and Shatter Sync on September 21, 2026.

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