# Gecko Out vs Cube Tap Sort

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gecko Out at 38% against Cube Tap Sort's 19%. Gecko Out also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and chart position (#76 vs unranked). Cube Tap Sort's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gecko Out sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Cube Tap Sort sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cube Tap Sort holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 56K and 13K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of Gecko Out's written reviews are positive against 19% of Cube Tap Sort's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Gecko Out ships an update every 4 days, Cube Tap Sort every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gecko Out | Cube Tap Sort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (56K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gecko-out/id6740766025/reviews) | **[4.8 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-tap-sort/id6756307486/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **56K** | 13K |
| Positive reviews | **37.9% of reviews** | 19.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#76** | — |
| Size | 421 MB | 628 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) | [Tripledot Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1191319103) |

## What reviewers say

### Gecko Out

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gecko-out/id6740766025)

**Currently charting:** #76 Top Grossing · Casual, #81 Top Grossing · Puzzle (US App Store)

Guide colorful geckos of varying lengths to their matching holes in this strategic puzzle adventure. Race against the clock to solve intricate paths and overcome unique challenges. Easy to learn, but offers deep strategic gameplay for lasting engagement.

**Highlights:** Drag and move geckos, Color-coded matching, Time-based challenges, Diverse and challenging levels, Intuitive controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| geckoout_fail_offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Collection offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Boost Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gecko Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $11.99 | one-time |
| geckoout_remove_ads_bundle_nc | $11.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| geckoout_coin_pack_4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $54.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Challenging and engaging gameplay
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive game mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Difficult to progress without paying
- 🕰️ Levels too difficult and time-consuming
- 🐛 Buggy and unresponsive controls
- 🔄 Frustrating level design and lack of progress

**Reported bugs**

- Geckos moving in the wrong direction
- Levels impossible to complete within time limit

**Requested features**

- Option to skip difficult levels
- Improved level balancing and difficulty curve
- Restore previous game design and features


### Cube Tap Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-tap-sort/id6756307486)

Engage your mind with a 3D block-matching puzzle game. Strategize to clear colorful cubes in the correct sequence, avoiding filling your buffer. Offers hundreds of challenging levels with stunning visuals and smooth controls.

**Highlights:** 3D block matching, Strategic sequence clearing, Hundreds of handcrafted levels, Progressively harder challenges, Smooth, responsive controls, Gorgeous 3D visuals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NoAds Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Endless Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $5.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Permanent NoAds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big Pack of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $11.99 | one-time |
| Big Bundle | $22.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack of Coins | $24.99 | one-time |
| Generous Pack of Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| Large Bundle | $59.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack of Coins | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gecko Out free?

Gecko Out is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cube Tap Sort free?

Cube Tap Sort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Gecko Out or Cube Tap Sort?

Cube Tap Sort is rated higher. Gecko Out averages 4.6 out of 5 from 56K ratings, while Cube Tap Sort averages 4.8 from 13K ratings.

### Do Gecko Out or Cube Tap Sort have ads?

Both Gecko Out and Cube Tap Sort show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gecko Out or Cube Tap Sort?

Gecko Out ships an update every 4 days, and Cube Tap Sort every 2 weeks. Most recently, Gecko Out was updated on October 19, 2026 and Cube Tap Sort on October 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*