Comparison

Cube Runner vs bb_pingball

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Intuitive controls
  • Obstacle avoidance
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • First and third-person views
  • Zen mode for endless play
  • Customizable themes
  • Original soundtrack
Features
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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

About

bb_pingball

Features
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Experience the authentic charm of traditional night market pinball! "bb_pingball" brings the classic street arcade experience to your iPhone and iPad with stunning realism and addictive gameplay. Crafted with high-quality wooden textures and lifelike glass marble physics, this game captures the pure nostalgia of traditional pinball machines. Key Features: Realistic Physics Engine: Feel the weight and authentic bounce of classic glass swirl marbles. Every collision with the precisely tuned nail grid is calculated for a true-to-life arcade experience. Immersive Visuals: Enjoy a beautifully rendered wooden board and a smooth, modern UI designed to provide a premium vintage feel. Dual Launch Modes: Shoot your way! Use the traditional red spring-loaded button for consistent power, or use your finger to manually flick and push the marble with tactical precision. High-Stakes Credit System: Strategy meets luck! Select your credits before each round. Aim for the randomly appearing Red Slots to double your balls and keep the game going! Dynamic UI Layout: Optimized to look perfect on all devices. Whether you are on the latest iPhone 16 Pro Max or an iPad, the interface is designed to be spacious, clear, and easy to interact with. Tactile Haptic Feedback: Integrated haptic effects let you feel every strike against the pins, making every launch more engaging. Whether you want to relive childhood memories or enjoy a relaxing physics-based challenge, bb_pingball offers endless arcade fun right in the palm of your hand. How many slots can you fill? Download now and test your skills!

Screenshots

Cube Runner3 screens
bb_pingball2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cube Runner at none against bb_pingball's shown. bb_pingball's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cube Runner ships an update every 5 months, bb_pingball every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Cube Runner versus bb_pingball: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCube Runnerbb_pingball
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (503 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings503 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.5.1
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndy QuaHER WEN CHANG

Bugs and requests

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

bb_pingball

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Cube Runner

No in-app purchases

None

bb_pingball

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cube Runner free?
Cube Runner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is bb_pingball free?
bb_pingball is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cube Runner or bb_pingball have ads?
bb_pingball shows ads; Cube Runner does not.
Which is updated more often, Cube Runner or bb_pingball?
Cube Runner ships an update every 5 months, and bb_pingball every 2 weeks. Most recently, Cube Runner was updated on October 31, 2026 and bb_pingball on October 31, 2026.

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