Enigmo vs Cube Runner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Enigmo
A 3D physics-based puzzle game where players redirect streams of liquid droplets to reach their destination. Utilize various tools to manipulate the flow and solve challenging levels. Offers extensive user-generated content and multiplayer capabilities.
- Physics-based liquid redirection
- 50 challenging levels
- Networked multiplayer mode
- User-created level editor
- Downloadable user-created levels
- Bonus points for speed
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• NETWORKED MULTIPLAYER MODE WITH GAME CENTER! • Voted "Best iPhone Game" at Apple's WWDC '08 • 2008 Austin GDC Independent Games Festival Showcase Winner! • "Best Puzzle Game" from appstoreapps.com • "Best Puzzle Game 2008" from Best App Ever Awards Enigmo is a 3D puzzle game where you direct animated streams of flowing liquid so that the droplets get to their destination. Water, Oil, and Lava fall from Droppers and bounce around the walls of the puzzle. You move and rotate various types of bumpers, sliders, accelerators, and sponges in order to divert the flow of the falling droplets. The faster you complete each of the 50 levels, the more bonus points you receive. The physics in Enigmo are truly amazing to watch! This is one of the most unique puzzle games ever created. In addition to the 50 levels that come with the game, you can also download many more levels for free! As of version 1.1, you can download levels created by other users or by yourself with the Mac or PC version of Enigmo which has a built-in level editor. You may submit your levels to us and we'll include them in the public list if we like them enough. _______________ Watch the behind the scenes video: http://pangeasoft.net/iphone/behindthescenes.html
Cube Runner
Navigate a dynamic landscape, skillfully dodging an array of hazardous cubes. Experience exhilarating flight through tight gaps and canyons with highly responsive, intuitive controls. Enjoy multiple gameplay modes and customizable visual themes.
- Intuitive controls
- Obstacle avoidance
- Multiple difficulty levels
- First and third-person views
- Zen mode for endless play
- Customizable themes
- Original soundtrack
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Fly across a landscape whilst avoiding the many treacherous cubes which lie in your path. Swoop through narrow gaps and fly through canyons with the greatest of ease using intuitive controls. FEATURES: - Simple and responsive controls - Various levels of difficulty - First and third person view - Zen mode - just fly forever - Different themes including retro mode and custom - make Cube Runner look how you want it! - The classic Cube Runner music written and produced by Nick Burstein and Nate Belasco of Fancy Hat Productions. - All other music by Bjornar Kibsgaard - https://bjokib.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Cube Runner at Free against Enigmo's $1.99. Cube Runner also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (494 vs 128). Enigmo's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.9) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On review sentiment, 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
Cube Runner is free to download; Enigmo costs $1.99 up front. Enigmo sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Cube Runner asks for nothing beyond the download.
Enigmo holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 128 and 494 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Enigmo's written reviews are positive against 80% of Cube Runner's.
Enigmo ships an update every 2 months, Cube Runner every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Enigmo | Cube Runner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (128 ratings) — better | 3.9 (494 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.8% of reviews — better | 80.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 128 | 494 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pangea Software, Inc. | Andy Qua |
Customer experience
Enigmo
Cube Runner
User reviews
Enigmo
From 128 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 Challenging and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Impressive graphics and visuals
- 💡 Downloadable user-created levels
- 🕹️ Intuitive touch controls
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🔋 Battery draining issues
- 🧭 Lack of level select or restart options
- 📖 Insufficient in-game instructions
- 🤏 Fiddly controls for precise object placement
Cube Runner
From 494 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Smooth controls and gameplay
- 🎶 Blessed audio experience
- 👍 Simple yet fun design
- 🕹️ Nostalgic and addictive
- 🏆 Great high score challenges
Room to improve
- 🎮 Sensitive steering controls
- 🎨 Distracting new visuals
- 🔇 Lack of original music option
- 🔄 Speed resets on pause
- 🔀 Removed first-person view
Bugs and requests
Enigmo
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes on iOS 26.1
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Freezing and performance problems on some devices
Requested features
5 requests- Add a tutorial or in-game instructions
- Implement a level select or restart option
- Improve controls for more precise object manipulation
- Introduce a dark mode or customizable UI
- Expand the game with more levels and content
Cube Runner
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes when downloading level packs
- Incompatible with older iOS versions
- Calibration issues on newer devices
Requested features
5 requests- Customizable control sensitivity
- Retro visual mode
- Option to toggle original soundtrack
- Vertical gameplay mode
- Level editor and sharing
In-app purchases
Enigmo
- Kid Pack #1$0.99
- Kid Pack #2$0.99
Cube Runner
No in-app purchases
