Comparison

Cube Explosion vs ROTATRIX

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

Head to head
About

Cube Explosion

Features
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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.

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ROTATRIX

Features
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ROTATRIX โ€” block puzzle with a unique twist. Rotate every piece before you place it. Clear blocks by filling rows and columns. Keep the board clean before the stones get in your way. Play solo for the highest score, or challenge a friend to a duel. Sounds simple? The combination of rotation, stones and strategy makes every game a new puzzle. FOUR GAME MODES NORMAL โ€” Classic block puzzle for endless play. Play as long as you want and build your highest score. ARCADE โ€” The exciting variant. Bombs appear in your tray and clear everything in a radius. Risk or strategy? DAILY โ€” One puzzle, one goal. Clear all stones in as few moves as possible. Everyone plays the same board and you see how you did compared to other players today. DUEL โ€” Play against a friend on the same board. Live with a time limit per move for a quick match, or at your own pace over multiple days โ€” make your move when it suits you. Who has the best eye for patterns? STONES AS CHALLENGE In single-player modes, stones appear on the board that must be cleared within three turns. FAIR PLAY No frustration from impossible pieces. ROTATRIX always ensures there is a valid spot. Getting stuck means you need to puzzle better, not that the game was unfair. EARN UNDO A wrong move? Watch a short video and get an undo. Maximum three per game โ€” forces you to make better decisions. PREMIUM (one-time purchase) - No ads - Unlimited undos - Family Sharing PRIVACY ROTATRIX collects no unnecessary data. See our privacy policy for details. Designed and built by Tileplay โ€” a Dutch indie game studio.

Screenshots

Cube Explosion4 screens
ROTATRIX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cube Explosion at none against ROTATRIX's 1. Cube Explosion also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. ROTATRIX sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cube Explosion asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly daily. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and June 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Cube Explosion versus ROTATRIX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCube ExplosionROTATRIX
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDailyDaily
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better15.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size80 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerkai zhangHenricus van den Hurk

In-app purchases

None

Cube Explosion

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ROTATRIX

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Cube Explosion free?
Cube Explosion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ROTATRIX free?
ROTATRIX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cube Explosion or ROTATRIX have ads?
Both Cube Explosion and ROTATRIX show ads.
Which is updated more often, Cube Explosion or ROTATRIX?
Cube Explosion ships an update daily, and ROTATRIX daily. Most recently, Cube Explosion was updated on September 13, 2026 and ROTATRIX on June 29, 2026.

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