Color Cube vs Holy Mackerel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Color Cube
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Color Cube is an exciting and fast-paced endless runner. Your objective is to match the cube's side color with the platform color as you push forward the speed increases progressively, testing your reflexes and coordination. Master the art of quick color-matching and see how far you can go in this vibrant and addictive adventure! To control your cube in Color Cube, simply tap the left side of the screen to rotate it anti-clockwise, and tap the right side to rotate it clockwise. In the colors menu, you'll find a special "Potato Mode" button to help the game run smoother on older devices. Activate it for a spud-tacular performance boost!
Holy Mackerel
Embark on a pixel art fishing adventure across diverse biomes. Master timing-based mechanics, upgrade gear, and discover unique fish, including the legendary Holy Mackerel. Engage with charming NPCs and enjoy a stylized, cartoonish world.
- Retro pixel art graphics
- Explore diverse biomes
- Unique fish in each biome
- Timing-based fishing mechanics
- Gear upgrades
- Unlock new biomes
- Interact with NPCs
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Experience the world of Holy Mackerel, a unique mobile fishing game with retro-inspired pixel art. Explore a variety of biomes, each with its own set of unique fish. Master the timing and strategy of the constant-motion fishing mechanics as you unlock new biomes, upgrade your gear, and search for the infamous Holy Mackerel, the most famed fish in town! Meet interesting NPCs who own the shops, and enjoy the playful, cartoonish visuals that bring the world to life. Whether you're into strategic fishing or just want a fun, stylised game, Holy Mackerel is your next adventure!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Color Cube at none against Holy Mackerel's 22. Color Cube also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Holy Mackerel sells 22 one-off in-app purchases. Color Cube asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Color Cube | Holy Mackerel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 13 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 174 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Lorne Smith | Kate Young |
In-app purchases
Color Cube
No in-app purchases
Holy Mackerel
- Supporters pt1$0.49
- Supporters pt2$0.49
- Supporters pt3$0.49
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- Supporters pt4$0.49
- Handful Of Clams$0.99
- Its Alive$2.99
- Sun, Surf & Style Pack$2.99
- Astronaut In The Ocean$2.99
- Speed Tackle Bundle$3.99
- Xmas 2024 Hat + Boat Pack$3.99
- Bucket Full Of Clams (Sale)$3.99
- Fancy Pants Pack$3.99
- Plunders Pack$5.99
- Bucket Full Of Clams$5.99
- Crate Of Clams (sale)$7.99
- Crate Of Clams$9.99
- Boat Full Of Clams (Sale)$17.99
- Boat Full Of Clams$19.99
- Chest Full Of Clams$29.99
- Chest Full Of Clams$39.99
- Ocean Full Of Clams$44.99
- Ocean Full Of Clams$59.99
Questions
Is Color Cube free?
Is Holy Mackerel free?
Do Color Cube or Holy Mackerel have ads?
Which is updated more often, Color Cube or Holy Mackerel?
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