Cube Explosion vs Shiny Blocks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cube Explosion
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Cube Explosion: A game that combines blocks with puzzle solving, combining originality and classic elements! Easy and simple operation, exquisite sound effects, and thrilling rhythm! After playing 'Block Explosion', you will definitely be unable to stop! In addition to traditional puzzle gameplay, you will also experience a brand new original "combo" gameplay. To complete elimination, drag and drop blocks onto the chessboard, fill one row or column, and clear multiple rows or columns at once. This not only triggers cool elimination animations but also earns extra points. The more combos you complete, the higher your score. If you want to achieve high scores, you must use logical thinking and layout strategies. The Cube Explosion "can not only test your intelligence, but also exercise your brain power.
Shiny Blocks
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Shiny Blocks is a vibrant and addictive puzzle game where you match colorful blocks to clear the board and earn points.Whether you have a few minutes or hours, Shiny Blocks offers endless fun and excitement. Download now and start matching!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Cube Explosion at daily against Shiny Blocks's every 5 months. Cube Explosion also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Cube Explosion ships an update daily, Shiny Blocks every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.
| Parameter | Cube Explosion | Shiny Blocks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 80 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | kai zhang | Szymon Polniuk |
In-app purchases
Cube Explosion
No in-app purchases
Shiny Blocks
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Cube Explosion free?
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Do Cube Explosion or Shiny Blocks have ads?
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