# Cube Runner II vs Doodle Bowling

The clearest difference is rating: Cube Runner II at 4.9 against Doodle Bowling's 4.3. Cube Runner II also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Doodle Bowling's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 14 months) and ratings volume (331 vs 28). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Doodle Bowling sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cube Runner II asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cube Runner II holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Doodle Bowling has 331 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of Cube Runner II's written reviews are positive against 64% of Doodle Bowling's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Cube Runner II ships an update every 14 months, Doodle Bowling every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cube Runner II | Doodle Bowling |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-runner-ii/id292871605/reviews)** | [4.3 (331 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-bowling/id354065959/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 28 | **331** |
| Positive reviews | 61.1% of reviews | **64.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andy Qua](https://appshunter.io/developer/284092693) | [GameResort LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/301101149) |

## 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


### Doodle Bowling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-bowling/id354065959)

Experience arcade-style bowling with realistic physics and a variety of unique, visually striking environments.  Master spin to avoid gutters and achieve strikes across dozens of psychedelic lanes.

**Highlights:** Realistic bowling physics, Spin control for accuracy, Dozens of psychedelic lanes, Multiple themed worlds, Strike challenges

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Unique doodle-style graphics
- 🕹️ Intuitive and responsive controls
- 🔓 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🎯 Satisfying bowling physics and gameplay
- 🔄 Ability to unlock new themes and lanes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Lack of clear progression or goals
- 🛑 Ads introduced in later updates
- 🔒 Inability to restore purchased content
- 🔁 Unlocked themes/lanes disappearing after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Strikes not always registering correctly
- Pins resetting mid-frame
- Ads causing the app to crash or redirect to the App Store
- Progress and unlocks not saving properly

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode (local or online)
- More diverse and customizable bowling environments
- Improved physics and pin behavior
- Leaderboards and achievements
- Ability to preview new lanes before purchase


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cube Runner II free?

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

### Is Doodle Bowling free?

Doodle Bowling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cube Runner II or Doodle Bowling?

Cube Runner II is rated higher. Cube Runner II averages 4.9 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Doodle Bowling averages 4.3 from 331 ratings.

### Do Cube Runner II or Doodle Bowling have ads?

Doodle Bowling shows ads; Cube Runner II does not.

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

Cube Runner II ships an update every 14 months, and Doodle Bowling every 2 months. Most recently, Cube Runner II was updated on September 23, 2026 and Doodle Bowling on August 21, 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.*