Cubimon vs Crystal Dig
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cubimon
A spooky match-3 puzzle game where you line up monster cubes to make them disappear before they reach the top. Master simple drag controls and chain combos for high scores across four difficulty levels. Enjoy offline play on iPhone and iPad.
- Drag controls for matching
- Chain matches for combos
- Caged and shrunken cube challenges
- Four difficulty levels
- Offline play
- High score tracking
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The monsters are rising. Line them up before they reach the top! Cubimon is a fast, spooky match-3 puzzle game. Cubes full of cheeky monsters climb up from the bottom of the screen under a haunted, moonlit sky. Drag a cube left or right along its row to line up 3 or more of the same color, horizontally or vertically, and watch them pop. Let a single cube reach the top and it's game over. EASY TO LEARN, HARD TO PUT DOWN • Simple drag controls: slide cubes along their row to make matches • Chain matches quickly for Combo x2, x3, x4 and the mighty Super Combo • Hold the speed-up button to bring new monsters in faster • Every 50 monsters released takes you up a level, and the game (and its music) speeds up with you TWISTS THAT KEEP YOU ON YOUR TOES • Caged cubes can't be matched until their cage breaks open • Shrunken cubes only match in one direction • Red monsters join in at higher levels • Reach level 5 and the giant one-eyed monster gets angry PLAY YOUR WAY • Four difficulty levels: Easy, Medium, Hard and Insane • A separate hiscore for every difficulty, plus stats for monsters released and combos • Built-in help shows you how to play in seconds • Adjustable sound and music • No internet connection needed • Made for iPhone and iPad How long can you hold back the monsters?
Crystal Dig
Embark on an underground expedition combining classic block puzzle gameplay with a mining adventure. Descend through handcrafted levels, battle geological bosses, and collect rare gems. Compete for high scores and unlock achievements in this crystal-themed puzzle experience.
- Classic and Adventure game modes
- 50 handcrafted adventure levels
- 5 unique underground zones
- Epic boss battles
- Power-ups: Pickaxe, Shuffle, Undo
- Gem collection with rarity tracking
- 21 Game Center achievements
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Embark on an expedition like no other! Crystal Dig: Gem Miner combines classic block puzzle gameplay with a mining adventure that runs from Earth's crust to the frozen edge of the solar system. CLASSIC MODE Place blocks, clear lines, and chase your highest score. Simple to learn, endlessly challenging. Compete on the Game Center leaderboard! ADVENTURE MODE Dig through 400 handcrafted levels across 8 worlds and 40 underground layers. Tunnel from the Surface of Earth down to the Magma Core, then leave the planet behind and keep digging. EIGHT WORLDS TO EXPLORE - Earth - from the Surface down to the Magma Core - Mars - dust plains, iron sands and the Olympus Core - Venus - cloud decks, sulfur flats and crushing pressure deeps - Mercury - sun scar, crater deeps and a molten core - Europa - ice crust, slush layers and a hidden ocean - Titan - methane haze, hydrocarbon dunes and a cryo core - Miranda - verona cliffs, a fractured shell and a frozen core - Triton - nitrogen frost, diamond ice and Neptune's Anchor BOSS BATTLES 40 guardians stand between you and the depths, one at the end of every layer. Crack open the Crystal Geode, outsmart the Earth Snake, awaken an Ancient Fossil, confront the Magma Heart, and face whatever waits beneath each new world. DAILY DIG A brand-new puzzle every day, the same board for every player. Finish it to earn crystals, build your streak and collect a bonus for every 7 days in a row. Missed a day? Unlock it from the calendar and keep digging. SEASONAL EVENTS Every season brings a new look to the mine: Halloween in October, Autumn Harvest in November, Winter Holidays in December and New Year into January. Collect seasonal tokens as you clear lines and claim rewards along the event track. DAILY DEALS Check the store every day for a new Daily Deal and a free Daily Gift. FEATURES - Two distinct game modes: Classic and Adventure - Daily Dig: a fresh puzzle every day, with streak rewards - 400 adventure levels across 8 worlds and 40 underground zones - 40 epic boss battles, each with its own mechanic - A solar system map for travelling between worlds - Four seasonal events, each with its own look and a 25-step reward track - A new Daily Deal and a free Daily Gift every day - Power-ups: Pickaxe, Shuffle, and Undo - Gem collection with rarity tracking - 28 Game Center achievements to unlock - Distinct visuals and atmosphere for every world - Built for iPhone Duo: plays on both screens, with the board and controls kept clear of the fold - Full support for 7 languages Mine gems, clear lines, conquer legendary bosses, and become the ultimate Gem Hunter!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cubimon at none against Crystal Dig's 7. Cubimon also leads on ads (none vs shown). Crystal Dig's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Crystal Dig sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Cubimon asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Cubimon against 5.0 for Crystal Dig. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Cubimon ships an update every 4 months, Crystal Dig every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cubimon | Crystal Dig |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 146 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christophe Pereira | Taco Truck Games |
Customer experience
Cubimon
Crystal Dig
In-app purchases
Cubimon
No in-app purchases
Crystal Dig
- Handful of Crystals$0.99
- Pouch of Crystals$2.99
- Remove Banner Ads$3.99
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- Starter Pack$4.99
- Sack of Crystals$4.99
- Chest of Crystals$9.99
- Vault of Crystals$19.99
Questions
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