# Cube Runner II vs Snowball

The clearest difference is rating: Cube Runner II at 4.9 against Snowball's 2.9. Cube Runner II also leads on review sentiment (61% vs 48%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.6). Snowball's advantage is ratings volume (185 vs 31). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Snowball has 185 ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Cube Runner II's written reviews are positive against 48% of Snowball's.

Cube Runner II ships an update every 14 months, Snowball every 9 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cube Runner II | Snowball |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-runner-ii/id292871605/reviews)** | [2.9 (185 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snowball/id293694285/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 31 | **185** |
| Positive reviews | **61.1% of reviews** | 48.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 9 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 30 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andy Qua](https://appshunter.io/developer/284092693) | [Paul Ewers](https://appshunter.io/developer/301281533) |

## What reviewers say

### Cube Runner II

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-runner-ii/id292871605)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Excellent level editor
- 🕹️ Challenging time trials
- 🌟 Great nostalgia and classic feel
- 💻 Smooth performance on newer devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes, especially in level editor
- 🔧 Confusing and complicated level editor
- 🔇 Missing music and sound effects
- 💻 Performance issues on older devices
- 🔍 Lack of support for larger iPhone screens

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Snowball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snowball/id293694285)

Guide a penguin on a journey to collect snowflakes and build a giant snowball. Navigate treacherous crumbling floors with simple swipe or tilt controls. Enjoy an ad-free and purchase-free gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Collect snowflakes, Build a snowball, Crumbling floor mechanic, Swipe controls, Tilt controls option, No ads, No in-app purchases

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Great time waster
- 👍 Cool graphics
- 👍 Simple to pick up and play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Not worth the price
- 👎 Lacks features
- 👎 Repetitive gameplay
- 👎 Annoying music
- 👎 Poor controls (older versions)

**Reported bugs**

- Poker invite message appears every time
- Sound plays even on vibrate

**Requested features**

- Add levels
- Add mission mode
- Add unlockable characters
- Option to turn off sound
- Remove poker invite message


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cube Runner II free?

Cube Runner II is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Snowball free?

Snowball is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cube Runner II or Snowball?

Cube Runner II is rated higher. Cube Runner II averages 4.9 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Snowball averages 2.9 from 185 ratings.

### Do Cube Runner II or Snowball have ads?

Neither Cube Runner II nor Snowball shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cube Runner II or Snowball?

Cube Runner II ships an update every 14 months, and Snowball every 9 months. Most recently, Cube Runner II was updated on October 31, 2026 and Snowball on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*