# Cube Crusher 3D! vs D2S Shadow Run

The clearest difference is rating: D2S Shadow Run at 5.0 against Cube Crusher 3D!'s 4.4. D2S Shadow Run also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks). Cube Crusher 3D!'s advantage is ratings volume (5.6K vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cube Crusher 3D! sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. D2S Shadow Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

D2S Shadow Run holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube Crusher 3D! has 5.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Cube Crusher 3D! ships an update every 6 weeks, D2S Shadow Run every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cube Crusher 3D! | D2S Shadow Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-crusher-3d/id1630746129/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/d2s-shadow-run/id6807102574/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 10.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 252 MB | 218 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Mohammed Hafidi](https://appshunter.io/developer/6802722011) |

## What reviewers say

### Cube Crusher 3D!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-crusher-3d/id1630746129)

Merge same-colored cubes by dragging and matching them to crush blocks and clear levels. Utilize powerful boosters like bombs and rockets to achieve high scores and climb the global leaderboards. Experience thousands of unique levels in this engaging puzzle game.

**Highlights:** Merge colored cubes, Blast blocks, Complete thousands of levels, Use boosters (bombs, rockets, hammers), Climb leaderboards, Original gameplay concept

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Gems Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Energy Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Beginner's Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack of Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gems Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Master Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Huge Coins Pack | $15.99 | one-time |
| Big Gems Pack | $23.99 | one-time |
| Unlock-All Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and engaging game
- 👍 Relaxing gameplay
- 💎 Addictive and challenging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 False advertising - game not as shown in ads
- 🛑 Too many intrusive ads
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Drains device battery quickly
- 🔒 Requires internet connection to play

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes after winning a level
- Coins not awarded properly after completing levels
- Merging blocks not functioning as expected

**Requested features**

- Offline play mode
- More level difficulty options
- Ability to choose specific block types


### D2S Shadow Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/d2s-shadow-run/id6807102574)

An arcade game where players draw platforms to help a character navigate dangerous obstacles and survive. Collect coins to unlock new characters and equipment, and progress through levels or challenge an endless mode.

**Highlights:** Draw platforms to survive, Navigate dangerous obstacles, Collect coins and unlock items, 20 levels and an infinite mode, Use katana and power-ups

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cube Crusher 3D! free?

Cube Crusher 3D! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is D2S Shadow Run free?

D2S Shadow Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cube Crusher 3D! or D2S Shadow Run?

D2S Shadow Run is rated higher. Cube Crusher 3D! averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while D2S Shadow Run averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Cube Crusher 3D! or D2S Shadow Run have ads?

Both Cube Crusher 3D! and D2S Shadow Run show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cube Crusher 3D! or D2S Shadow Run?

Cube Crusher 3D! ships an update every 6 weeks, and D2S Shadow Run every 3 days. Most recently, Cube Crusher 3D! was updated on October 22, 2026 and D2S Shadow Run on October 15, 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.*
