Comparison

Pop Cube Tale vs Planet Crusher

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Pop Cube Tale

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Introducing Pop Cube Tale: Physics-Infused Fun: Watch as cubes come to life with realistic physics and gravity behavior. Each cube boasts one of five distinct colors. Swipe and Pop: Engage in the excitement by swiping over touching cubes of the same color to make them burst! The more cubes you pop, the higher your score climbs. Collect Gems, Extend Time: Keep the game alive by collecting gems to extend your precious time. A strategic gem collection is the key to mastering each level. Achieve Greatness: Aim for 1,000 points and ensure time doesn't expire to complete the level successfully. Unlock new levels as you conquer each one with skill and precision. Compete and Conquer: Earn achievements and pit your skills against others in a weekly competition for the best score on an endless level. The competition is fierce – do you have what it takes to claim the top spot? Good Luck and Have Fun!: Embark on this exciting journey, test your cube-popping skills, and most importantly, have a blast playing "Pop Cube Tale." The challenge is set, and the cubes are ready – let the popping adventure begin!

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Planet Crusher

Pilot a powerful mining ship to drill, dig, and destroy planets for rare resources. Upgrade your vessel with deadly weapons and customize builds for unique challenges. Engage in PvP battles, join guilds, and compete on global leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Mine planets for rare resources
  • Upgrade and customize your ship
  • Roguelike perks and millions of builds
  • Engage in PvP battles and Arena fights
  • Join guilds and compete on leaderboards
  • Explore alien worlds and adventure maps
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Mine, Drill, Battle & Destroy Planets to Build the Ultimate Ship! In Planet Crusher, you control a powerful mining ship built to drill, dig, and destroy planets across space. Fly deep into uncharted worlds, mine rare resources, and upgrade your ship with deadly weapons. With roguelike perks and over 3 million possible builds, every mission is a new challenge! Now featuring new social systems like Guilds, PvP battles, Adventures, Arena fights, and competitive leaderboards! Invite your friends and join Guilds as you compete with others. Join the global mining war and see how you stack up against players worldwide. Dig Deep & Mine Planets Each planet is loaded with minerals like iron, titanium, and rare gems. Drill through layers of rock, reach the planet’s core, and gather as much as you can before time runs out—or your ship blows up! Upgrade & Customize Your Ship Turn your basic mining rig into a planet-destroying warship. Upgrade your weapons, shields, drills, boosters—and now, PvP loadouts—to rule the stars. Roguelike Perks & PvP Builds Choose new perks every run. With millions of combinations, no two ships are alike. Want to dominate in mining? Focus on digging power. Want to crush enemies in the Arena? Build for speed, missiles, and shields. Create builds tailored for Arena duels, PvP defense, or solo adventure mining. Equip Lasers, Missiles & Blades Use a mix of lasers, saws, blasters, and missile systems to mine faster and defeat enemy ships. Upgrade your arsenal to suit your playstyle—offense in PvP, or defense in survival mode. Explore Alien Worlds & PvP Arenas Some planets are peaceful. Others are battlegrounds. Compete in the PvP Arena, take on special Adventure maps, and climb the leaderboards to prove you’re the best planet crusher. Level Up & Rise Through the Ranks Mine more, fight more, win more. Unlock ship upgrades and perks that give you an edge in both mining and combat. Get ranked in weekly leaderboards for mining, damage, PvP victories, and more. Find Better Gear to Go Deeper & Stronger Discover rare gear and mods that boost your mining depth, combat strength, and Arena win rate. Earn gear through quests, challenges, and multiplayer events. Daily Quests, PvP Events & Leaderboards Take on new challenges every day. Win special rewards in Arena PvP events, finish epic Adventures, and climb the global leaderboards. Simple Controls, Massive Fun Just one finger to control everything. Mine, fight, fly, and upgrade. Whether you’re into idle planet mining, roguelike runs, or fast-paced PvP combat, Planet Crusher has it all. Start Your Adventure—Mine, Fight & Rule the Stars Customize your ship, mine alien worlds, crush your enemies in PvP, and unlock your place in the galaxy. This is your journey to become the ultimate Planet Crusher. Download now and join the fight! IGRS Rating: 13+

Screenshots

Pop Cube Tale4 screens
Planet Crusher4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pop Cube Tale at none against Planet Crusher's 10. Pop Cube Tale also leads on ads (none vs shown). Planet Crusher's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 26 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Planet Crusher sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Pop Cube Tale asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pop Cube Tale ships an update every 26 months, Planet Crusher every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pop Cube Tale versus Planet Crusher: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPop Cube TalePlanet Crusher
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—46.8% of reviews
Number of ratings—1.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 26 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB433 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperCogito LLCGryphon Games UG

Bugs and requests

Pop Cube Tale

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Planet Crusher

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Arena update notification issue
  • Compatibility problems on older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Adjust in-game currency pricing
  • Improve PvP experience

In-app purchases

None

Pop Cube Tale

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Planet Crusher

One-time10
  • Welcome Pack$0.99
  • Equipment Chest Offer 01$0.99
  • Uncommon Gear Set$2.99
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  • Void Breaker Booster Pack$2.99
  • Epic Pass$4.99
  • Gem Fund - Epic Pass$4.99
  • Legendary Pass$19.99
  • Epic Ship - Falcon III$19.99
  • Gem Fund - Legendary Pass$19.99
  • Premium Experience$29.99

Questions

Is Pop Cube Tale free?
Pop Cube Tale is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Planet Crusher free?
Planet Crusher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pop Cube Tale or Planet Crusher have ads?
Planet Crusher shows ads; Pop Cube Tale does not.
Which is updated more often, Pop Cube Tale or Planet Crusher?
Pop Cube Tale ships an update every 26 months, and Planet Crusher every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pop Cube Tale was updated on November 4, 2026 and Planet Crusher on November 4, 2026.

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