Spirits vs BlackCube
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Spirits
Guide spirits home by manipulating the environment. Sacrifice spirits to build bridges, create wind clouds, dig tunnels, or block wind. Solve each level creatively to reach the goal.
- Guide spirits without direct control
- Manipulate wind and ground
- Sacrifice spirits for actions
- Build leaf bridges
- Create wind clouds
- Dig tunnels
- Block wind currents
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"Art so beautiful it could have been lifted from a Miyazaki movie." –WIRED Autumn is coming. Leaves fall, and spirits rise from the fallen leaves to begin their journey home. You must guide them, without direct control, by changing how the wind blows or by rebuilding the ground. Each spirit can be sacrificed to perform one of four actions - build a bridge of leaves, create a blowing cloud, dig tunnels, or block wind currents in an area. Use your actions wisely or you will run out of spirits. In each level it's up to you to find your own creative solution on how to get the spirits to the goal. ◆◆◆◆◆ REVIEWS ◆◆◆◆◆ "Striking art and innovative gameplay" –The Escapist "Spirits is clever, challenging, and beautiful" –Gamasutra "Spirits is an outstanding blend of puzzle and strategy" –DIYgamer "The overall design -- graphics, animation, audio tracks -- as well as the whimsical element of soaring on the wind, really make this an enjoyable title to experience" –TouchArcade "Gorgeous visuals; ambient music; solid level design" –Slide To Play "Where Spirits really innovates is in its look and feel. When the wind physics start to do their thing, the experience is pretty magical" –TUAW, Mike Schramm "Spirits is more than just a pretty face, as you'll utilize little creatures to build ladders, dig tunnels, or blow gusts of wind to get their counterparts to an exit. It's similar to what we've seen in Lemmings or Downstream Panic, but the use of wind and the diverse puzzles keep things fresh and interesting" –GamesRadar "Relaxing, stunning, and simple will keep players coming back for more" –148Apps "Visually, the game is gorgeous. Everything has a soft, ethereal vibe to it, particularly the soothing ambient music and the challenging (but not frustrating) level design" –The Mac Gamer "There is so much attention to detail in this game that once you have finished it you will want to play it all over again" –CreativeApplications.net ◆◆◆◆◆ AWARDS ◆◆◆◆◆ Winner of the IndieCade "Best Aesthetics" Award, Culver City, California, USA – 2010 IGF 2011: Best Mobile Game - Honorable mention Sense of Wonder Night Selection at Tokyo Game Show, Japan – 2010 Gamasutra's Best Of 2010: Top 5 iOS Games - Honorable mention ◆◆◆◆◆ VIDEO & SUPPORT ◆◆◆◆◆ Visit www.spacesofplay.com/spirits to watch a gameplay video. Search on YouTube for walkthroughs of all levels in Spirits. For questions and support send emails to support@spacesofplay.com. Supports Retina Display with high resolution graphics. If you experience technical problems, please try to reboot your device.
BlackCube
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In the world of escape games, there is one that stands out among the rest, one that immerses you in an unparalleled mystery and challenges you to test your wit and puzzle-solving skills. This game goes by the name "BlackCube," and its creator, an enigmatic individual known as Minos, has bestowed upon you the task of finding an object as mysterious as it is legendary: a black cube. The premise is simple yet intriguing: you find yourself in a labyrinth of intricately arranged rooms, each one more enigmatic than the last. Your mission is to progress from one room to another, solving a series of riddles and puzzles, all designed by Minos to put your cunning and logical thinking to the test. What sets "BlackCube" apart is the diversity of the challenges you will face. From logical puzzles that challenge your deductive abilities to mathematical enigmas that require analytical thinking, each room presents a new challenge that you must overcome before advancing. Perhaps the most intriguing aspect of "BlackCube" is that there is no time limit. Unlike many escape games where time pressure is constant, here you can fully immerse yourself in puzzle-solving without the stress of a clock. This allows for complete immersion in the world created by Minos, where every detail and clue becomes crucial to your success. The mystery surrounding the black cube is palpable in each room. As you progress, you uncover more about the brilliant and twisted mind of Minos. His cryptic clues and messages guide you through this labyrinth of challenges but also raise profound questions about his own purpose and motivation. The game "BlackCube" is a challenge to your intellect, but it is also an immersive experience that plunges you into a world of riddles and secrets. Each time you solve a puzzle, you feel closer to the black cube, but also more immersed in the intriguing narrative surrounding this mysterious game. As you advance in "BlackCube," you are met with the duality of emotions: the satisfaction of solving a complex puzzle and the intrigue of discovering what lies ahead. Each room is a new adventure, an opportunity to challenge your mind and uncover the secrets that Minos has woven into the very fabric of the game. "BlackCube" is not just an escape game. It is an intellectual and emotional journey that immerses you in a world of puzzles and challenges. Do you have what it takes to find the black cube and uncover Minos's secrets? Dive into this intriguing escape room and discover for yourself.
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Verdict
Spirits and BlackCube are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Spirits costs $2.99 and BlackCube $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Spirits ships an update every 3 months, BlackCube every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Spirits | BlackCube |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | 3.6 (65 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 88.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 65 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 257 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Spaces of Play UG | Alessandro Ramos |
Bugs and requests
Spirits
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game freezes on loading screen
- Spirits get stuck or behave unpredictably
- Compatibility issues with certain devices
Requested features
4 requests- More levels and content updates
- Ability to skip or speed up levels
- Optimization for newer devices and screen sizes
- Customizable music or sound options
BlackCube
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Spirits
No in-app purchases
BlackCube
No in-app purchases









