Comparison

cube farm vs Equate 8

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

Head to head
About

cube farm

Engage in a semi-idle farming simulation with endless progression and a dynamic market. Collect and train pets for battles, and enjoy quick sessions without ads or pay-to-win elements. An online expansion adds competitive multiplayer and collectible tarot cards.

Highlights
  • Semi-idle farming gameplay
  • Endless progression with prestige
  • Dynamic produce market
  • Pet collection and battling
  • Online multiplayer battles
  • Cloud saves
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-no ads or pay-to-win mechanics -quick sessions, break from scrolling -endless progression with prestige bonuses -time slows at higher layers, with larger harvests -dynamic produce market with supply and demand -pets to collect, feed, train, and battle NEW! cube farm: online [expansion required] -challenge friends to gooster battles -compete for rating in the ranked arena -take a phone break with your gooster at the park -collect tarot cards to use at the park -backup data to the cloud with cloud saves

About

Equate 8

This math puzzle game challenges players to rearrange numbers in a 3x3 grid to solve eight equations simultaneously. It offers escalating difficulty, medals for efficiency, and a daily puzzle for free play. The game also serves as an educational tool, with features for educators to design custom levels.

Highlights
  • Magic square reimagining
  • Balance eight equations
  • Multiple operators
  • Escalating difficulty levels
  • Medals for efficiency
  • Daily puzzle
  • Snap Mode for assistance
Features
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Equate 8 is a bold reimagining of the classic magic square—an innovative, addictive math puzzle featured at New York City’s Museum of Mathematics. Players rearrange numbers in a 3×3 grid to balance eight equations at once (three rows, three columns, two diagonals), racing to solve the puzzle in the fewest moves. With multiple operators, escalating difficulty levels, and medals awarded for efficiency, Equate 8 is as rewarding as it is challenging. Equate 8 is the sequel to our Webby-nominated game The Devil’s Calculator, named one of PAX’s 10 Best Indie Games of 2019. Disguised as a casual mobile game, Equate 8 is a powerful interactive learning tool. Our talk will explore the sophisticated math behind the project and debut a new feature allowing educators to design levels aligned with their curricula. With its blend of pedagogical depth, intuitive design, and playful challenge, Equate 8 shows how games can transform math education. It empowers students, supports teachers, and makes math feel like play. Solving the grid in fewer moves will gain a silver or gold medal, but a bronze is awarded regardless, so don't stress. The daily puzzle gives players a free way to play and unlock content. Acquire “streaks” tokens by playing regularly. Exchange medals and streaks for Challenges, packs of themed puzzles. If the squares seem too complicated, open the menu to try Snap Mode. A number will automatically be locked (circled) when in the correct place. This mode can be played in a limited number of sequences before it reverts to the default. Donate to our nonprofit for access to unlimited difficulty levels.Equate 8 is a fun casual game for all ages, whether practicing math skills or engaging brainpower. Donations support the mission of Cinq-Mars Media, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit to develop educational games, always provided free to teachers and students.

Screenshots

cube farm4 screens
Equate 84 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: cube farm at 542 against Equate 8's 12. cube farm also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 75%). Equate 8's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. cube farm sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and Equate 8 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Equate 8 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: cube farm has 542 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 91% of cube farm's written reviews are positive against 75% of Equate 8's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

cube farm ships an update fortnightly, Equate 8 weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and June 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
cube farm versus Equate 8: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametercube farmEquate 8
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (542 ratings)5.0 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews91.2% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings542 — better12
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.411.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB18 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperTarot Focus, LLCCinq-Mars Media

Customer experience

cube farm

All ratings542 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral0.9%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews102 reviews
Positive91.2%
Neutral2.9%
Negative5.9%

Equate 8

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%

Bugs and requests

cube farm

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Swiping issues on farm layers
  • Inconsistent performance and input lag

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to save preferred layout settings
  • More engaging battle system
  • Clearer in-game instructions

Equate 8

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

16 purchases

cube farm

One-time16
  • Party Egg$0.99
  • Balloon Egg$0.99
  • Taco Egg$0.99
Show 13 more
  • Lucky Egg$0.99
  • Bunny Egg$0.99
  • Heart Egg$0.99
  • Snowman Egg$0.99
  • Santa Egg$0.99
  • Turkey Egg$0.99
  • Jack Egg$0.99
  • Apple Egg$0.99
  • Darkness Egg$0.99
  • Online Access$1.99
  • Coffee Tip$4.99
  • Welcome Bundle$8.99
  • Complete Bundle$9.99
1 purchases

Equate 8

One-time1
  • Endless Levels!$2.99

Questions

Is cube farm free?
cube farm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Equate 8 free?
Equate 8 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, cube farm or Equate 8?
Equate 8 is rated higher. cube farm averages 4.8 out of 5 from 542 ratings, while Equate 8 averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.
Do cube farm or Equate 8 have ads?
Neither cube farm nor Equate 8 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, cube farm or Equate 8?
cube farm ships an update fortnightly, and Equate 8 weekly. Most recently, cube farm was updated on September 19, 2026 and Equate 8 on June 3, 2026.

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