PiKuBo vs Cube Linkage
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PiKuBo
This app offers a unique 3D twist on classic nonogram puzzles. Players reveal hidden shapes by strategically removing blocks from a cube. It features over 400 puzzles, adaptive controls, and a logic-based gameplay experience.
- Over 400 3D puzzles
- Logic-based gameplay
- Adaptive one-handed controls
- Save progress
- Customizable markers
- Portrait and landscape modes
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Dive into the delightful world of PiKuBo, a captivating puzzle game that brings the excitement of cubic nonograms to your iOS device. With a unique twist on a beloved classic, PiKuBo challenges you to carve out shapes from a larger cube by removing unnecessary blocks. You can think of it as a 3D Minesweeper. • Interactive Puzzle Fun: Engage with over 400 puzzles, each offering a cute shape to uncover. • Adaptive Controls: Whether you’re right-handed or left-handed, our controls are designed for easy, one-handed play. • Progress at Your Pace: Save your progress effortlessly and return to solve puzzles whenever it suits you. • No Guesswork Needed: All puzzles are solvable through logic alone—perfect for puzzle purists! • Customizable Markers: Use up to four paint colors to mark and manage your strategy without losing track of your solution. • Immersive Experience: Enjoy soothing bossa nova tunes that enhance your puzzle-solving ambiance, whether at home or on the go. • Flexible Viewing: Choose between portrait or landscape modes to suit your play style. • Shared Fun: Purchase level packs once and share them with your entire family group. • Visual Rewards: Relish the thumbnails of completed puzzles, a colorful testament to your puzzle prowess. Whether you have a few minutes or a few hours, PiKuBo is the perfect game to relax and test your brain. Start solving today! NOTE: The first pack, which consists of 31 puzzles and 5 tutorials, is provided for free. The rest of the packs are available as in-app purchases within the game.
Cube Linkage
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【新感覚の3Dパズル】 バラバラになったキューブを組み合わせて元に戻す、新感覚の3Dパズルゲーム。 色を各面でそろえるのではなく、キューブ内のオブジェクトをヒントにして正確に組み立てて完成させよう! シンプルだが難しく、ミッションとギミックによる今までにない体験をお楽しみください。 ※ 3Dゲームによくある3D酔いをすることがあるかもしれないので、体調がすぐれないときは適度な休憩を行ってください。 ※ 本ゲームにはプレイ回数に対して広告を実装しています。(あまりないゲームで慣れない方が多いと思うので、ヒントには広告を付けていません。) フォロー X(旧 Twitter):https://x.com/Wamutai11 ブログ:https://wamutai-tech.com/ お問い合わせ先:wamutai.games@gmail.com 開発者のコメント 今回が初のゲーム開発でバグの修正やゲームの調整もやっと終わり出すことができました。 個人開発ということもあり、できることは限りがありましたので多くの方がプレイしていただけると幸いです。 これからもゲーム開発の方をしたいと思うので、応援をしていただける嬉しいです。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cube Linkage at none against PiKuBo's 13. Cube Linkage also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). PiKuBo's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support 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. PiKuBo sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Cube Linkage asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PiKuBo | Cube Linkage |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (95 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 86.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 95 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 119 MB | 762 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daniel Benito | Wamutai |
Bugs and requests
PiKuBo
Reported bugs
7 issues- In-app purchase error preventing pack purchases
- Purchase not received after payment
- Support email bouncing back
- Color contrast issue in Pack 12 (blue on blue)
- Inability to expose enough blocks at certain angles for decision-making
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- Mark/delete button deactivates when rotating puzzle
- Cooldown timer on mark/delete buttons causes frustration
Requested features
15 requests- More puzzle packs released more frequently
- Undo button for accidental moves
- Save progress mid-puzzle
- Ability to move puzzle around (pan feature)
- Full 360-degree rotation capability
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- Bundle purchase option for all puzzle packs at discount
- Larger puzzles optimized for iPad
- Difficulty-specific puzzle packs (all expert level)
- Remove or improve timer system
- Remove or improve heart/lives system
- Persistent mark/delete selection across rotations
- Three-state axis selector for slider control
- Double-tap to start puzzle instead of GO button
- Flatten rate option to purchase all future content
- Webpage explaining all settings and features
Cube Linkage
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PiKuBo
- Puzzle Pack 02$0.99
- Puzzle Pack 03$0.99
- Puzzle Pack 14$0.99
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- Puzzle Pack 13$0.99
- Puzzle Pack 12$0.99
- Puzzle Pack 11$0.99
- Puzzle Pack 10$0.99
- Puzzle Pack 09$0.99
- Puzzle Pack 08$0.99
- Puzzle Pack 07$0.99
- Puzzle Pack 06$0.99
- Puzzle Pack 05$0.99
- Puzzle Pack 04$0.99
Cube Linkage
No in-app purchases









