Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Time Trial mode
  • Accelerometer controls
  • Internal level editor
  • Share custom levels
  • Stackable blocks for complex designs
  • Fast 3D graphics
Features
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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!

About

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.

Highlights
  • High-speed survival gameplay
  • Dynamic moving obstacles
  • Infinite running mode
  • Global leaderboards
  • Unlockable new levels
  • Pure skill-based challenges
Features
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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!

Screenshots

Cube Runner II3 screens
Death Run 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Cube Runner II versus Death Run 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCube Runner IIDeath Run 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (28 ratings) — better4.0 (155 ratings)
Positive reviews61.1% of reviews62.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings28155 — better
Update frequencyEvery 14 months — betterEvery 16 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB49 MB
Age rating4++12
DeveloperAndy Qua海龙 王

Customer experience

Cube Runner II

All ratings28 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral7.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews198 reviews
Positive61.1%
Neutral14.6%
Negative24.2%

Death Run 3D

All ratings155 ratings
Positive72.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative19.4%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive62.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative34.0%

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

None

Cube Runner II

No in-app purchases

None

Death Run 3D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cube Runner II free?
Cube Runner II is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Death Run 3D free?
Death Run 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cube Runner II or Death Run 3D?
Cube Runner II is rated higher. Cube Runner II averages 4.9 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Death Run 3D averages 4.0 from 155 ratings.
Do Cube Runner II or Death Run 3D have ads?
Death Run 3D shows ads; Cube Runner II does not.
Which is updated more often, Cube Runner II or Death Run 3D?
Cube Runner II ships an update every 14 months, and Death Run 3D every 16 months. Most recently, Cube Runner II was updated on October 14, 2026 and Death Run 3D on October 15, 2026.

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