Comparison

Cube2D vs Balloon Out Sort

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

Head to head
About

Cube2D

Experience the classic Rubik's Cube in a novel 2D format. Solve puzzles with multiple cube sizes and track your progress with built-in timers and high score tracking. Enjoy a minimalist design and offline play for a focused puzzle-solving experience.

Highlights
  • Multiple cube sizes (2x2, 3x3, 4x4)
  • Intuitive 2D controls
  • In-game timer
  • High score tracking
  • Clean, minimalist design
  • Offline play
Features
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Cube2D takes the classic Rubik's Cube puzzle and transforms it into a unique 2D experience! Imagine a Rubik's Cube unfolded onto a flat surface – that's Cube2D. Features: - Multiple Cube Sizes: Play with 2x2, 3x3, and 4x4 cubes (also known as the Pocket Cube, Rubik's Cube, and Rubik's Revenge). - Intuitive Controls: Easy-to-learn controls make solving a breeze, even in 2D. - Timer: Track your solving speed and challenge yourself to beat your best times. - High Score Tracking: Keep track of your personal records for each cube size. - Clean and Minimalist Design: Enjoy a distraction-free puzzle experience. - Offline Play Enjoy Cube2D anytime, anywhere, no internet connection is required.. - Challenge Your Mind: Sharpen your spatial reasoning and problem-solving skills. How to Play: 1. Tap and drag on rows or columns to rotate them. 2. The goal is to arrange all the colors so that each face of the "unfolded cube" has only one color. 3. Keep practicing to achieve faster solve times! Ready to take on the 2D cube challenge? Download Cube2D now and start solving!

About

Balloon Out Sort

Features
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Get ready for a satisfying and strategic color-sorting puzzle! In this fast-paced brain teaser, your goal is to release balloons and guide them to their matching boxes. Every tap matters—plan carefully, or your balloons might get stuck! How to Play: - Tap to Release – Tap boxes to send balloons flying upward - Match Colors – Guide balloons into the correct matching boxes - Avoid the Net – Balloons get trapped if no matching box is available - Think Ahead – Manage space and timing to keep the flow going Game Features: - Challenging Levels – Increasing difficulty keeps you engaged - Satisfying Visuals – Smooth balloon physics and clean design - Quick Gameplay – Short, addictive levels perfect anytime - Simple Controls – Easy to learn, hard to master Can you release, match, and clear them all without getting trapped?

Screenshots

Cube2D4 screens
Balloon Out Sort4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cube2D at none against Balloon Out Sort's shown. Balloon Out Sort's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 9 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cube2D ships an update every 9 months, Balloon Out Sort daily. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Cube2D versus Balloon Out Sort: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCube2DBalloon Out Sort
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB126 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer京国 赵RedLine Games

In-app purchases

None

Cube2D

No in-app purchases

None

Balloon Out Sort

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cube2D free?
Cube2D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Balloon Out Sort free?
Balloon Out Sort is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cube2D or Balloon Out Sort have ads?
Balloon Out Sort shows ads; Cube2D does not.
Which is updated more often, Cube2D or Balloon Out Sort?
Cube2D ships an update every 9 months, and Balloon Out Sort daily. Most recently, Cube2D was updated on October 1, 2026 and Balloon Out Sort on October 1, 2026.

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