Comparison

Cube Explosion vs Stackbound

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.

About

Stackbound

Features
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Stackbound is the block puzzle that finally gives you a reason to keep playing. Drop blocks on a 10x10 grid, clear rows and columns, and chain combos for huge scores - then turn every game into a roguelike run. Every few line clears you draft one of three relics: refill cleared columns, triple every fifth clear, bank gold, and dozens more that stack into wild combos. Survive deep enough and a boss floor appears, bending the rules with locked cells, shorter racks, or score taxes you have to play around. No two runs feel the same. A daily seeded run gives everyone the same board, so you can chase the top of your local leaderboard. Between runs, persistent meta progress unlocks new relics and grid skins that carry forward - the deck of possibilities grows the more you play. FEATURES - 10x10 block puzzle with satisfying row and column clears - Roguelike runs: draft relics, build synergies, push your score - Boss floors every ten floors that change how you play - Daily seeded challenge with a local leaderboard - Persistent meta unlocks: new relics and grid skins - Endless mode for a relaxed score chase - One-handed portrait play, dark mode, and Dynamic Type support - Play free, or unlock Premium once to remove ads forever and open every skin and bonus relic slot Free to play with optional ads. Go Premium with a single one-time purchase - no subscriptions.

Screenshots

Cube Explosion4 screens
Stackbound4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cube Explosion at none against Stackbound's 1. Cube Explosion also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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. Stackbound sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cube Explosion asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Cube Explosion versus Stackbound: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCube ExplosionStackbound
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDailyโ€”
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size80 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerkai zhangChristian Pedersen

In-app purchases

None

Cube Explosion

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Stackbound

One-time1
  • Stackbound Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is Cube Explosion free?
Cube Explosion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stackbound free?
Stackbound is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cube Explosion or Stackbound have ads?
Both Cube Explosion and Stackbound show ads.

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