Comparison

Cube Busters vs Zilch (Dice Game)

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

Zilch (Dice Game)

A thrilling dice game combining tactics, risk, and luck. Play solo, with friends on one device, or online against players worldwide. Features a unique Battle Royale mode and classic gameplay.

Highlights
  • Solo play against AI
  • Local multiplayer for friends
  • Online multiplayer worldwide
  • Battle Royale mode
  • Classic 10,000 & Farkle rules
  • Interactive tutorial
  • Leaderboards and achievements
Features
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Zilch (also known as 10,000, Ten Thousand, or Farkle) is an entertaining and fun dice game where tactics, calculated risks, and a bit of luck make all the difference. Play solo against computer opponents, duel friends on a single device, or compete online against players worldwide. Experience Rollout Rumble, the Battle Royale mode: Dive into a whole new dice challenge! In this mode, 20 to 50 players compete simultaneously. Each round, you must roll enough points to avoid elimination. Survive every round with clever tactics and claim overall victory! Online Multiplayer: Challenge your friends to an exciting match or face off in quick duels against random opponents from around the world. Show off your dice-rolling skills in head-to-head competition! Classic 10,000 & Farkle feeling: Bank your points wisely or push your luck to the limit for the ultimate high score. The rules are explained in a concise guide and an interactive tutorial, allowing for a quick and easy start even if you are entirely new to the game. Compare your high scores on various leaderboards and unlock a wide range of rewarding achievements. No need for pen, paper, or dice cups – with this app, you have the full dice experience ready wherever you go. Feedback and suggestions are always welcome to help improve Zilch continuously. If you run into any issues, just send me an email. Have fun rolling!

Screenshots

Cube Busters4 screens
Zilch (Dice Game)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Zilch (Dice Game) at 100% against Cube Busters's 51%. Zilch (Dice Game) also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Cube Busters's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (14K vs 3). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Zilch (Dice Game) 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

Zilch (Dice Game) holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube Busters has 14K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Cube Busters's written reviews are positive against 100% of Zilch (Dice Game)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cube Busters ships an update weekly, Zilch (Dice Game) every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Cube Busters versus Zilch (Dice Game): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCube BustersZilch (Dice Game)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (14K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14K — better3
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
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 MB119 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpyke GamesANDREAS PRZYBYLLA

Customer experience

Cube Busters

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

Zilch (Dice Game)

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Zilch (Dice Game)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

Zilch (Dice Game)

One-time1
  • Free of ads$3.99

Questions

Is Cube Busters free?
Cube Busters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zilch (Dice Game) free?
Zilch (Dice Game) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cube Busters or Zilch (Dice Game)?
Zilch (Dice Game) is rated higher. Cube Busters averages 4.8 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Zilch (Dice Game) averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Cube Busters or Zilch (Dice Game) have ads?
Zilch (Dice Game) shows ads; Cube Busters does not.
Which is updated more often, Cube Busters or Zilch (Dice Game)?
Cube Busters ships an update weekly, and Zilch (Dice Game) every 2 weeks. Most recently, Cube Busters was updated on November 1, 2026 and Zilch (Dice Game) on October 30, 2026.

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