Cube Runner II vs Death Run 3D
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cube Runner II
Navigate challenging 3D courses by twisting, turning, and tilting your device. Create and share custom levels with friends using an intuitive editor. Experience fast-paced gameplay with both the classic and a new time trial mode.
- Time Trial mode
- Accelerometer controls
- Internal level editor
- Share custom levels
- Stackable blocks for complex designs
- Fast 3D graphics
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Updated for iOS 11. The blocks are back but with a new challenge. With the new Time Trial mode, not only must you twist and turn to avoid the cubes, but tilt forward and back to be the fastest through the course. Use the inbuilt level to create new layouts and share them with friends. Featuring: Fast 3D graphics Intuitive controls - use the built-in accelerometer to fly across the terrain. Original Cube Runner game included and new Time Trial mode. Internal level editor - create and test your own levels from within the game. Stackable blocks - no longer are you limited to single blocks, now create bridges, tunnels, walls, etc Share your created levels for others to play. Coming soon: Game Centre support much more!
Death Run 3D
Experience a high-speed survival game where you navigate a neon tube filled with dynamic obstacles. Test your reflexes and coordination with challenging, fast-paced gameplay. Compete on global leaderboards and unlock new levels as you strive for the highest score.
- High-speed survival gameplay
- Dynamic moving obstacles
- Infinite running mode
- Global leaderboards
- Unlockable new levels
- Pure skill-based challenges
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Think you have fast reflexes? Death Run 3D is a high-speed survival game built for players who crave a real challenge. You’re flying through a neon tube packed with moving blocks, and one wrong move ends your run. It’s simple, brutal, and incredibly addictive. In Death Run 3D, the gaps are tight and the speed never lets up. Most obstacles shift and move as you approach, forcing you to make split-second decisions. If you’re tired of easy runners and want something that actually tests your coordination, this is it. Why you’ll keep playing: - Infinite Running: The further you go, the faster it gets. There is no finish line—only your next high score. - Dynamic Obstacles: Blocks move, spin, and slide. You can’t just memorize the path; you have to react in real-time. - Global Leaderboards: See how you stack up against the best players worldwide. Every point counts when you’re chasing the top spot. - Unlock New Levels: Hit high score milestones to open up even more intense challenges. - Pure Skill: No power-ups to save you here. It’s just your hands versus the machine. Join thousands of players trying to master the tube in Death Run 3D. How long can you survive before the blocks catch up to you? Download now for free on iOS!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Cube Runner II at 4.9 against Death Run 3D's 4.0. Cube Runner II also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Death Run 3D's advantage is ratings volume (155 vs 28). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Cube Runner II holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Death Run 3D has 155 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 61% and 62% positive.
Cube Runner II ships an update every 14 months, Death Run 3D every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cube Runner II | Death Run 3D |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (28 ratings) — better | 4.0 (155 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 61.1% of reviews | 62.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 28 | 155 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months — better | Every 16 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +12 |
| Developer | Andy Qua | 海龙 王 |
Customer experience
Cube Runner II
Death Run 3D
Bugs and requests
Cube Runner II
Reported bugs
4 issues- Level editor crashes when switching to night mode
- Level preview behaves differently from actual level
- Inability to see score/time after death
- Tapping to restart doesn't work in time trials
Requested features
5 requests- Add music and sound options
- Improve level editor usability
- Implement level sharing and downloading
- Optimize performance for older devices
- Add support for larger iPhone screens
Death Run 3D
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Cube Runner II
No in-app purchases
Death Run 3D
No in-app purchases
Questions
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