Comparison

Cube Arena 2048 vs PathBloom

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

Head to head
About

Cube Arena 2048

Merge numbered cubes by sliding and collecting them to reach the target number 2048. Navigate through challenging levels with obstacles to build the longest chain and win. This addictive puzzle game combines elements of number matching and worm-like movement.

Highlights
  • Merge cubes to reach 2048
  • Match cubes for puzzle solving
  • Challenging levels with obstacles
  • Easy to learn, hard to master
  • Amazing 3D graphics
Features
Read full description

Are you keen on 2048 games? Then Cube Arena 2048 is definitely for you! Build the longest chain to win the game! Cube Arena 2048 is a perfect combination of worms and 2048 games. The game rules are simple: collect as many cubes as possible to reach 2048! Choose the right path and watch out for obstacles that could break your cube! Do you think it's hard? Relax, the game is quite simple and addicting! Let's start the craziest number match ever! Slide on the arena, merge numbers, and reach number 2048 as fast as you can! 2048 games never were so challenging! CUBE ARENA 2048 NUMBER MATCH GAME FEATURES: - Easy to learn, hard to master merge game - Match cubes to solve the 2048 puzzle - Challenging levels with different obstacles - Amazing 3D graphics - Merge cubes to reach 2048 So, what are you waiting for? The awesome Cube Arena 2048 game awaits you! Test your brain skills in this challenging 2048 puzzle and have fun while matching numbers.

About

PathBloom

This game transforms your walks into a colorful exploration of your surroundings. As you move, the dormant map around you blooms with color, revealing streets and sprouting virtual flowers along your path. Progress is earned through discovery, not distance, with all essential features remaining free.

Highlights
  • Color your city map by walking
  • Discover real-world places and landmarks
  • Daily walking expeditions
  • Time-lapse of your walking history
  • Customize voxel explorer and trail
  • Weekly and global leaderboards
Features
Read full description

Your world starts gray. Every walk makes it bloom. PathBloom turns everyday walks into real-world exploration. The map around you is dormant and colorless — walk somewhere new and it blooms: streets flush with color and tiny voxel flowers sprout along the exact path you traveled. Nothing you can buy ever touches your progress. Not your XP, not your streak, not your rank. Everything that matters is free, and every cosmetic can be earned by walking. EXPLORE, DON'T JUST EXERCISE • A fresh expedition every day: PathBloom designs a walking loop through the most unexplored streets near you, past parks, plazas, viewpoints, and local spots you've never visited. • Discover real places: every park, mural, and corner cafe you pass gets collected — common finds to legendary landmarks. • Rewards novelty, never distance: XP comes from new ground and new places, so a curious wander beats a treadmill grind every time. WATCH A YEAR OF WALKING IN SIX SECONDS Your bloom map remembers everything. Open the atlas, drag the slider, and watch every street you have ever walked fill in from your first day to today — a time-lapse of your own two feet. MAKE IT YOURS • Build your voxel explorer and watch them grow from Curious Sprout to legend, level by level. • Earn badges, souvenirs, and daily quest chests. • Keep a streak alive by discovering — and bank Streak Freezes for rest days. • Dress your trail in seasonal themes, stand voxel keepsakes on your home stage, and frame your walks with share cards. CLIMB THE RANKS • Weekly and all-time leaderboards for your city and the world — ranked by places explored, not miles walked. • Opt out anytime with one switch. YOUR MAP STAYS ON YOUR PHONE Your GPS traces and routes never leave your device. Leaderboards only ever see your nickname, avatar, city, and score. FREE TO PLAY, HONEST FOREVER Cosmetic trail themes and keepsakes can be bought or earned by walking, and a one-time Supporter Pack removes interstitial ads forever. That is the whole of it. The world outside your door is bigger than you think. Go bloom it.

Screenshots

Cube Arena 20484 screens
PathBloom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PathBloom at 5.0 against Cube Arena 2048's 2.4. PathBloom also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). Cube Arena 2048's advantage is ratings volume (829 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Cube Arena 2048 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and PathBloom sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PathBloom holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube Arena 2048 has 829 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cube Arena 2048 ships an update every 4 months, PathBloom every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Cube Arena 2048 versus PathBloom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCube Arena 2048PathBloom
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (829 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews13.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings829 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size174 MB58 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperAI Games FZSimple Tree LLC

Customer experience

Cube Arena 2048

All ratings802 ratings
Positive30.2%
Neutral8.1%
Negative61.7%
Written reviews410 reviews
Positive13.2%
Neutral9.5%
Negative77.3%

PathBloom

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Cube Arena 2048

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game progress and purchases not saving properly
  • Freezing and crashing issues
  • Inconsistent and unrealistic AI behavior

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to play against real players
  • More upgrade options and progression system
  • Pause button or way to exit game
  • Improved visibility and controls on mobile

PathBloom

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Cube Arena 2048

One-time5
  • Unlock all glasses$1.99
  • Unlock all trails$1.99
  • 10 Tickets$1.99
Show 2 more
  • Remove ADs$2.99
  • 25 Tickets$2.99
9 purchases

PathBloom

One-time9
  • Postcard Frame$0.99
  • Gold Leaf Frame$0.99
  • Ocean Current Trail$1.99
Show 6 more
  • Sakura Drift Trail$1.99
  • Wisteria Rain Trail$1.99
  • Maple Ember Trail$1.99
  • Frostlight Trail$1.99
  • Firefly Night Trail$1.99
  • Supporter Pack$4.99

Questions

Is Cube Arena 2048 free?
Cube Arena 2048 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PathBloom free?
PathBloom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cube Arena 2048 or PathBloom?
PathBloom is rated higher. Cube Arena 2048 averages 2.4 out of 5 from 829 ratings, while PathBloom averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Cube Arena 2048 or PathBloom have ads?
Both Cube Arena 2048 and PathBloom show ads.
Which is updated more often, Cube Arena 2048 or PathBloom?
Cube Arena 2048 ships an update every 4 months, and PathBloom every 2 weeks. Most recently, Cube Arena 2048 was updated on October 30, 2026 and PathBloom on October 12, 2026.

Other comparisons