Comparison

Cubimals vs Santa's Workshop

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

Head to head
About

Cubimals

Features
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Help the penguin and his friends in this addictive numbers game! Challenge yourself in this casual game for the whole family. - TAP the numbers as quick as you can. - TRAIN your reflexes. - TEST your reaction speed and accuracy. - KEEP a sharp mind. A puzzle game with endless combinations. It’s harder than you think! - Super fast tap action - Colorful and vibrant graphics in HD - Cute mascot animals - Compete with your friends and the whole world Comes with 3 exciting game modes: - Push your limits in NORMAL Mode. - Be quick in SPRINT Mode. - Be persistent in ENDLESS Mode. Complete missions and earn achievements. Unlock new levels and cute mascots. How to play: 1. Choose a game mode 2. Tap the numbers in order, starting with 1, as fast as possible 3. Get your score, break the record and earn stars. 4. Repeat steps 1 to 3! Have fun and enjoy this simple but challenging game!

About

Santa's Workshop

Help the elves craft toys and find Santa before it's too late in this holiday-themed idle game. Manage your workshop, care for reindeer, and complete missions to spread joy.

Highlights
  • Tap to build 25 unique toys
  • Offline toy crafting
  • Complete missions
  • Care for reindeer
  • Search for Santa
  • Collect achievements
  • Accessibility mode
Features
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The elves need your help! Santa is missing and they need your help to craft toys and find him before it's too late. This game features no ads, and no data mining! - Tap to build 25 unique toys. - Open factories to craft toys offline. - Chat with the head elf and complete missions. - Wrap presents and collect holiday spirit. - Feed and care for your Reindeer. - Use the locator to search for Santa! - Collect achievements along the way. Offers guides on each screen to help you navigate the game, and notifications so you know when it's time to return and collect your coins! Santa's Workshop was designed with accessibility in mind, and features an accessibility mode that provides greater support for Voice Over. Santa's Workshop takes inspiration from classic idle games and offers a unique holiday themed adventure. Fun for all ages, talk to the holiday elves and manage the workshop to build enough toys. Feed and take care of your reindeer and even decorate the stables. Use the locator to help search for Santa, and fly on your reindeer to search for him. Santa's Workshop was designed to help you get in the holiday spirit and spread a little joy!

Screenshots

Cubimals4 screens
Santa's Workshop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Santa's Workshop at none against Cubimals's 5. Santa's Workshop also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 38 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Cubimals sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Santa's Workshop asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cubimals ships an update every 38 months, Santa's Workshop every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Cubimals versus Santa's Workshop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCubimalsSanta's Workshop
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (42 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—42 — better
Update frequencyEvery 38 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB147 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCubidoo Entertainment UGaleros.io LLC

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Cubimals

One-time5
  • Cubimals Frog$1.99
  • Cubimals Bunny$3.99
  • Cubimals Bee$3.99
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  • Cubimals Raccoon$3.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
None

Santa's Workshop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cubimals free?
Cubimals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Santa's Workshop free?
Santa's Workshop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cubimals or Santa's Workshop have ads?
Cubimals shows ads; Santa's Workshop does not.
Which is updated more often, Cubimals or Santa's Workshop?
Cubimals ships an update every 38 months, and Santa's Workshop every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cubimals was updated on November 3, 2026 and Santa's Workshop on November 4, 2026.

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