Comparison

Cube Busters vs Solitaire Nova

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

Head to head
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.

About

Solitaire Nova

Experience a fresh take on the classic card game with strategic twists and unique game modes. Complete daily quests to earn rewards and unlock exclusive trophies. Enjoy an elegant visual design for an immersive and distraction-free experience.

Highlights
  • Strategic gameplay with creative twists
  • Unique game modes and unconventional rules
  • Daily quests and in-game currency rewards
  • Unlock exclusive and limited-edition trophies
  • Elegant visual design with smooth animations
  • Build ascending Foundation piles
  • Arrange descending sequences on the tableau
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Step into Solitaire Nova, where tradition meets innovation! Hone your strategic skills with creative twists and thrilling depth in every round. - HOW TO PLAY Build ascending Foundation piles starting from Aces while arranging descending sequences on the tableau. Refresh your options by tapping the stockpile to keep momentum when cards stall. - UNIQUE GAME MODES Solitaire Nova reinvents classic rules with bold innovations. Navigate unconventional rules, time-sensitive challenges, and unpredictable events for endless excitement. - DAILY QUESTS & REWARDS Complete daily missions to earn in-game currency and unlock exclusive rewards. Save up for monthly milestones to claim rare limited-edition trophies—flaunt your mastery! - ELEGANT VISUAL DESIGN Immerse yourself in Solitaire Nova’s classic yet polished aesthetic. Smooth animated transitions and crisp visuals deliver a distraction-free, immersive journey. Whether you’re a Solitaire pro or a curious newcomer, Solitaire Nova will redefine your card game journey. Tap “Download” and start your strategic adventure today!

Screenshots

Cube Busters4 screens
Solitaire Nova4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cube Busters at none against Solitaire Nova's shown. Cube Busters also leads on review sentiment (51% vs 26%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 Busters sells 17 one-off in-app purchases and Solitaire Nova 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Cube Busters against 4.7 for Solitaire Nova. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14K and 7.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of Cube Busters's written reviews are positive against 26% of Solitaire Nova's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cube Busters ships an update weekly, Solitaire Nova fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Cube Busters versus Solitaire Nova: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCube BustersSolitaire Nova
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (14K ratings) — better4.7 (7.3K ratings)
Positive reviews50.6% of reviews — better26.4% of reviews
Number of ratings14K — better7.3K
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size274 MB319 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpyke GamesNova Studio

Customer experience

Cube Busters

All ratings13,988 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral2.7%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews348 reviews
Positive50.6%
Neutral14.4%
Negative35.1%

Solitaire Nova

All ratings7,287 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral5.2%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews208 reviews
Positive26.4%
Neutral19.7%
Negative53.8%

User reviews

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

Solitaire Nova

From 7.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Exciting and original version of solitaire
  • 👍 Fun game

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Game not loading, lags terribly
  • 🔋 Phone gets hot and slows down
  • 🔋 Battery draining too fast
  • 🔍 Same as every other solitaire game

Bugs and requests

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

Solitaire Nova

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Keyboard popping up unexpectedly
  • Typos and issues in settings

Requested features

2 requests
  • Different layouts
  • Reduce the number of ads

In-app purchases

17 purchases

Cube Busters

One-time17
  • Cube Busters 1$0.99
  • Cube Busters 2$1.99
  • Cube Busters 3$2.99
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  • Cube Busters 4$3.99
  • Cube Busters 5$4.99
  • Cube Busters 6$5.99
  • Cube Busters 8$7.99
  • Cube Busters 9$8.99
  • Cube Busters 10$9.99
  • Cube Busters 12$11.99
  • Cube Busters 14$13.99
  • Cube Busters 15$14.99
  • Cube Busters 20$19.99
  • Cube Busters 30$29.99
  • Cube Busters 40$39.99
  • Cube Busters 50$49.99
  • Cube Busters 80$79.99
1 purchases

Solitaire Nova

One-time1
  • Ads Free Bundle$12.99

Questions

Is Cube Busters free?
Cube Busters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Solitaire Nova free?
Solitaire Nova is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cube Busters or Solitaire Nova?
Cube Busters is rated higher. Cube Busters averages 4.8 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Solitaire Nova averages 4.7 from 7.3K ratings.
Do Cube Busters or Solitaire Nova have ads?
Solitaire Nova shows ads; Cube Busters does not.
Which is updated more often, Cube Busters or Solitaire Nova?
Cube Busters ships an update weekly, and Solitaire Nova fortnightly. Most recently, Cube Busters was updated on October 14, 2026 and Solitaire Nova on October 14, 2026.

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