Comparison

Protect The Swing vs Sqube

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

Head to head
About

Protect The Swing

Embark on a thrilling mission to save Earth by infiltrating a cultist stronghold or escaping pursuers in an endless hopper. Explore unique levels, battle enemies, unlock upgrades, and discover new weapons and skins in this action-packed adventure.

Highlights
  • Story Mode with 26 unique levels
  • Procedurally generated challenges
  • Unlockable weapons and skins
  • Endless hopper gameplay
  • Dodge themed enemies
  • Collect in-game coins
Features
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Protect the Swing Dive into a high-stakes mission where Earth’s last hope depends on your courage and skill. Protect the Swing offers two dynamic modes: Story Mode Take on the role of GK7, the Galactic Knight, as he infiltrates a secret cultist stronghold connected to the mysterious Door Point Volcano. Traverse 26 unique, hand-crafted levels, each procedurally selected to make every run a fresh challenge. Face fierce cultists and lieutenants, unlock powerful transformations, and discover weapons and skins to empower GK7 on his quest to dismantle the Anti-Swing Generator. Every battle, upgrade, and transformation brings you closer to saving Earth from impending destruction. PIVIT’s Quest Step into PIVIT’s Quest, an endless hopper that whisks you through beautifully crafted environments. Guide PIVIT, an ET-like piano droid who has escaped the anti-swing cult, as he hops endlessly away from his relentless pursuers. Dodge Halloween-themed foes like Baron Samedi across dynamic sections, from the eerie Voodoo Chunk to the lively Parade and the challenging Water Chunk with moving platforms. Collect coins, avoid enemies, and enjoy an endless, thrilling escape that adds depth and excitement to the Protect the Swing universe. Together, these modes offer an unforgettable adventure that combines immersive storytelling with captivating gameplay.

About

Sqube

Embark on a mysterious adventure in a dark, atmospheric world. Solve intricate puzzles using a clone ally and engage in action-packed combat with a single weapon. Uncover secrets about yourself and the strange environment.

Highlights
  • Intriguing story and atmosphere
  • Strategic puzzle-solving with a clone
  • Action-packed combat with shooting
  • Minimalist and immersive design
  • Intuitive touch controls
  • Uncover secrets and explore
Features
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Story and Atmosphere Sqube: The Beginning takes you on an intriguing journey through a mysterious and dark world. As you start this adventure, unaware of who you are or where you come from, the world around you grows more complex with each step. As you progress, you will uncover secrets about both this strange world and yourself. Along the way, your clone will be your greatest ally, but it won't always be clear who you can trust. The mystery deepens as you move forward. Gameplay Sqube combines clever puzzle-solving with intense action. You will need to work strategically with your clone to overcome obstacles, solve intricate puzzles, and make progress. Your clone will help you reach hard-to-access areas and outsmart dangerous situations. But it’s not all about puzzles—along the way, you'll encounter enemies that you'll need to defeat using your single weapon. The game offers the thrill of action with satisfying shooting moments, blending strategy and reflexes to create a unique experience. Design Sqube features a minimalist and immersive design that pulls you into a world filled with mystery and discovery. The game's dark and atmospheric aesthetic encourages exploration, with each level offering new challenges and secrets to uncover. Every structure you encounter hints at the depth of the story, drawing you deeper into the world. Controls Sqube offers intuitive touch controls designed for mobile devices, allowing you to smoothly navigate your character and clone. You’ll need sharp timing and careful planning to solve puzzles and defeat enemies. The controls are simple to understand, yet provide strategic depth, ensuring that both your intellect and reflexes are tested throughout the game.

Screenshots

Protect The Swing4 screens
Sqube4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sqube at none against Protect The Swing's 10. Sqube also leads on ads (none vs shown). Protect The Swing's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 19 months) and ratings volume (13 vs 1). On price, rating, 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. Protect The Swing sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Sqube asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Protect The Swing against 5.0 for Sqube. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Protect The Swing has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Protect The Swing ships an update fortnightly, Sqube every 19 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Protect The Swing versus Sqube: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProtect The SwingSqube
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (13 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 19 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size422 MB180 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperNinjazz EntertainmentRH POZITIF TEKNOLOJI AS

Customer experience

Protect The Swing

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Sqube

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Protect The Swing

One-time10
  • Ornetto Sword$0.99
  • Soul Strike Sword$0.99
  • Stagger Star Sword$0.99
Show 7 more
  • 3 Lives$0.99
  • Meta Blues Armour$2.99
  • Ultra Blues Armour$2.99
  • Triumph Blues Armour$2.99
  • Western Sky Armour$2.99
  • Dynasty Blues Armour$2.99
  • Regal Blues Armour$2.99
None

Sqube

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Protect The Swing free?
Protect The Swing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sqube free?
Sqube is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Protect The Swing or Sqube?
Protect The Swing and Sqube are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 13 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Protect The Swing or Sqube have ads?
Protect The Swing shows ads; Sqube does not.
Which is updated more often, Protect The Swing or Sqube?
Protect The Swing ships an update fortnightly, and Sqube every 19 months. Most recently, Protect The Swing was updated on October 30, 2026 and Sqube on October 30, 2026.

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