# Operation Santa vs Save the Cube!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Operation Santa at 100% against Save the Cube!'s 53%. Operation Santa also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 13). Save the Cube!'s advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (weekly vs every 37 months). On device support there is nothing between them.

Save the Cube! is free to download; Operation Santa costs $0.99 up front. Save the Cube! sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Operation Santa asks for nothing beyond the download.

Operation Santa holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Save the Cube! has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Operation Santa's written reviews are positive against 53% of Save the Cube!'s.

Operation Santa ships an update every 37 months, Save the Cube! weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Operation Santa | Save the Cube! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/operation-santa/id483735912/reviews)** | [2.2 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-cube/id6748110416/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **18** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 52.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 37 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#199** | — |
| Size | 10 MB | 241 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mike Hempfling](https://appshunter.io/developer/422781074) | [Pickcel Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824379038) |

## What reviewers say

### Operation Santa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/operation-santa/id483735912)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Paid · Family (US App Store)

Help Santa deliver presents by launching them into chimneys. Master power and angle to overcome Christmas obstacles as you progress through increasingly challenging levels. Get the gifts delivered on time!

**Highlights:** Physics-based present launching, Adjustable power and angle, Overcome Christmas obstacles, Multiple challenging levels, Simple tap-and-drag controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Save the Cube!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-cube/id6748110416)

Slide and match colorful blocks to their corresponding gates in this engaging puzzle game. With progressively challenging levels and satisfying gameplay, it's perfect for quick breaks or longer sessions. Enjoy a clean visual style and play anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Slide and match blocks to gates, Satisfying controls and visuals, Progressively challenging levels, Playable in short sessions, Offline play supported

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Power Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Super Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Big Coin Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| Supreme Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Operation Santa free?

Operation Santa costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Save the Cube! free?

Save the Cube! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Operation Santa or Save the Cube!?

Operation Santa is rated higher. Operation Santa averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Save the Cube! averages 2.2 from 18 ratings.

### Do Operation Santa or Save the Cube! have ads?

Save the Cube! shows ads; Operation Santa does not.

### Which is updated more often, Operation Santa or Save the Cube!?

Operation Santa ships an update every 37 months, and Save the Cube! weekly. Most recently, Operation Santa was updated on September 17, 2026 and Save the Cube! on September 27, 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.*