Comparison

Match Villains vs Cube Busters

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

Head to head
About

Match Villains

Embark on a thrilling adventure with aristocratic thieves, solving match-3 puzzles to collect precious artifacts. Break through challenging obstacles with clever matches and unleash powerful combos in a game featuring a captivating heist narrative.

Highlights
  • Challenging match-3 levels
  • Multi-layered obstacles
  • Spectacular power-ups
  • Heist narrative
  • Unlockable character stories
Features
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Dive into the exciting world of "Match Villains" and join our unusual family of aristocratic thieves on a thrilling adventure to gather a collection of the world's most precious artifacts. Break through layers of obstacles with clever matches and unleash powerful combos in a game where every level is a new heist! "Match Villains" features: • Uniquely Challenging Levels: Experience a fresh twist in match-3 gameplay with multi-layered obstacles, from the hidden sublayers to the mysterious overlayers. Each level is a puzzle waiting to be unraveled with your strategic skill. • Ingenious Power-ups: Discover and unlock an arsenal of spectacular power-ups and witness their might as they help you clear daunting obstacles through the adventure. • Captivating Heist Narrative: Progress through the game and unveil the gothic yet vibrant world of our charismatic villains - the cunning Count, his tech-savvy Daughter, and their formidable Butler. Their high-stake heists unfold in beautifully designed posters, revealing their story every 50 levels.

About

Cube Busters

Engage in a classic block puzzle experience with a charming twist. Place colorful cubes to clear rows and columns while a friendly character offers encouragement. Enjoy daily challenges, social competition, and offline play.

Highlights
  • Animated characters with personality
  • Clan and ranking system
  • Offline play supported
  • Daily challenges
  • Live events and rewards
  • Row and column clearing
Features
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Meet your new favorite block puzzle — with personality. Cube Busters combines classic Tetris-style gameplay with adorable 3D characters who react to your every move. Drag colorful cubes onto the board, clear rows and columns, and watch your companion cheer you on. It's the brain training game that actually makes you smile. ▸ WHY PLAYERS LOVE CUBE BUSTERS - Characters With Personality — Your cube companion watches your moves, celebrates your wins, and gives you that "come on, you got this" look when you need it most. - Clan & Ranking System — Join a clan, compete on leaderboards, and climb the ranks with friends. The social features rival games 10x our size. - Offline Play — No WiFi? No problem. Your favorite brain training puzzle works anywhere, anytime. - Daily Challenges — Fresh puzzles every day to keep your mind sharp and your streak alive. ▸ HOW TO PLAY 1. Drag cube blocks onto the 9×9 board 2. Fill complete rows or columns to clear them 3. Plan ahead — new cubes appear after every move 4. Don't run out of space! Simple to learn. Surprisingly deep to master. ▸ PERFECT FOR - Puzzle lovers who enjoyed Tetris, Woodoku, 1010, or Block Blast - Players who want brain training without the pressure - Anyone tired of ads ruining their relaxing game time - Families looking for a fun, competitive game everyone can play ▸ LIVE EVENTS & REWARDS Participate in rotating in-game events with unique challenges and exclusive rewards. Extend your win streak, complete special missions, and earn prizes that keep the game fresh week after week. ▸ WHAT PLAYERS ARE SAYING "Finally a block puzzle that doesn't shove ads in my face every 30 seconds" "The character watching my moves and giving me encouraging looks is adorable" "Best clan system I've seen in a casual puzzle game" "800 levels in and still playing daily" Download Cube Busters now and discover why puzzle fans are making the switch. Questions or feedback? Email us at support@spykegames.com — we read every message.

Screenshots

Match Villains4 screens
Cube Busters4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Match Villains at 184K against Cube Busters's 14K. Match Villains also leads on chart position (#67 vs unranked). Cube Busters's advantage is review sentiment (51% vs 38%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Match Villains sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Cube Busters sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Match Villains against 4.8 for Cube Busters. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Match Villains has 184K ratings behind it against 14K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of Match Villains's written reviews are positive against 51% of Cube Busters's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Match Villains ships an update every 11 days, Cube Busters weekly. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Match Villains versus Cube Busters: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMatch VillainsCube Busters
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (184K ratings)4.8 (14K ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.6% of reviews50.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings184K — better14K
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#67 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size493 MB274 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperGood Job GamesSpyke Games

Customer experience

Match Villains

All ratings182,560 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral4.1%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews2,798 reviews
Positive37.6%
Neutral10.8%
Negative51.7%

Cube Busters

All ratings13,988 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral2.7%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews349 reviews
Positive50.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative35.0%

User reviews

Match Villains

From 184K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Cute, creative, and super fun game
  • 👍 Fun, challenging yet possible to win levels without buying
  • 👍 Great graphics and neat game mechanics
  • 👍 No ads or interruptions
  • 👍 Visually appealing and fun to play

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Ripoff coin purchase issue
  • 🐛 Crashes and loading problems
  • 🔋 Levels get too hard, requiring purchases to progress
  • 🐛 Ads despite claims of no ads
  • 👎 Levels too easy and lacking in challenge

Cube Busters

From 14K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
  • 👍 No ads
  • 👍 Challenging levels
  • 👍 Relaxing and makes you think
  • 👍 Improved version of Tetris

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Manipulative coin system
  • 💰 Too many coins required for second chances
  • 💰 Game seems designed to push in-app purchases

Bugs and requests

Match Villains

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Coin purchases not registering properly
  • Crashing and loading issues
  • Inability to ask for lives

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add videos to earn extra moves
  • Implement save progress option
  • Improve team functionality and communication
  • Add more goals and progression beyond just leveling up

Cube Busters

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Falsely indicates being out of moves
  • Requires payment to progress past certain levels

Requested features

2 requests
  • Leaderboards and player stats
  • Infinite levels

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Match Villains

One-time10
  • Special Offer$1.99
  • Tiny Coins$1.99
  • Rescue Pack$1.99
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  • Rescue Pack$3.99
  • Daily Offer$4.99
  • Heist Pack$6.99
  • Little Coins$7.99
  • Rescue Pack$7.99
  • Prestige Cup$9.99
  • Super Pouch$19.99
10 purchases

Cube Busters

One-time10
  • Cube Busters 1$0.99
  • Cube Busters 2$1.99
  • Cube Busters 3$2.99
Show 7 more
  • Cube Busters 4$3.99
  • Cube Busters 5$4.99
  • Cube Busters 6$5.99
  • Cube Busters 8$7.99
  • Cube Busters 10$9.99
  • Cube Busters 12$11.99
  • Cube Busters 20$19.99

Questions

Is Match Villains free?
Match Villains is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cube Busters free?
Cube Busters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Match Villains or Cube Busters?
Cube Busters is rated higher. Match Villains averages 4.7 out of 5 from 184K ratings, while Cube Busters averages 4.8 from 14K ratings.
Do Match Villains or Cube Busters have ads?
Neither Match Villains nor Cube Busters shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Match Villains or Cube Busters?
Match Villains ships an update every 11 days, and Cube Busters weekly. Most recently, Match Villains was updated on November 8, 2026 and Cube Busters on November 8, 2026.

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