Comparison

Cubiko! vs JoyCove

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

Head to head
About

Cubiko!

A 3D puzzle game that challenges players to match objects by shape, color, or side. Spin the cube to align with the guide cube, offering both quick brain training and relaxing meditative experiences. Enjoy offline gameplay with no ads.

Highlights
  • 3D object matching by shape, color, or side
  • Brain training and meditative puzzle modes
  • Offline gameplay
  • Day and Night mode
  • Multi-language support
  • Ad-free experience
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Cubiko! is a beautifully simple (but sneakily challenging) 3D puzzle game where you match objects by shape, color, or side. Spin the Player Cube (on the bottom) to match the Guide Cube (on top). Sounds easy, right? Give it a try -Train your brain with quick, tricky cubes -Relax your mind with calmer, meditative puzzles -Fun for all ages -Great for memory, focus, and 3D thinking Play at your pace. Whether you’re chilling out or in the zone, Cubiko! is there for a quick break or a proper challenge. Fully offline gameplay with no internet connection needed once installed. No ads ever! Support our game and we’ll keep making ad-free experiences you can actually enjoy. Subscribe for ongoing access to our ever-growing puzzle library, with new puzzles added regularly. Non-subscribers can still unlock and play all puzzles by earning them through gameplay. Day and Night mode available in settings. Performance Note: For the best experience, please disable low power or battery saver mode while playing, as these settings may impact game performance on some devices. Tip for VPN users: If you're playing offline without internet access, try temporarily disabling your VPN to improve startup speed. Cubiko! is localized for playing in 20 languages: العربية (Arabic), 中文 (Chinese), Nederlands (Dutch), English, Français (French), Deutsch (German), हिन्दी (Hindi), Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian), Italiano (Italian), 日本語 (Japanese), 한국어 (Korean), Polski (Polish), Português (Portuguese), Русский (Russian), Español (Spanish), Kiswahili (Swahili), Svenska (Swedish), ภาษาไทย (Thai), Türkçe (Turkish), and Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese). Our game analytics are fully anonymous and contain no personal or sensitive data. We don’t encrypt this data to keep compliance simple and auditable, as encryption would add unnecessary complexity without enhancing privacy. This game is designed to entertain and is not an actual measure of intelligence. Privacy policy - https://alyra.ltd/privacy-c Terms of Use - https://alyra.ltd/tos-c

About

JoyCove

Features
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Welcome to JoyCove, a casual collection of sixteen mini-games you can pick up anytime. Brain Games Vine Untangle Drag the flower buds apart until no two vines cross. No timer, no pressure. Color Pour Tap one tube, then another, to pour — sort every colour into a tube of its own. Marble Frog Aim the frog and shoot marbles, matching three or more of a color before the chain reaches the hole. Number Merge Swipe to slide and merge matching tiles, doubling up toward the top tile. Bubble Buddies Aim and shoot to pop three or more bubbles of the same color. Watermelon Merge Drop fruit and merge matching pairs to grow a giant watermelon. Draw Path Draw a route, dodge the chaser, and reach the goal in a quick puzzle. Emoji Match Tap tiles and match three of a kind to clear the board. Action Games Jungle Swing Tap to let go of one vine and fly to the next, all the way to the goal flag. Maze Dash Swipe through the maze, collect every star, and keep clear of the critters. Lane Dash Swipe left and right to weave between three lanes, dodging blocks and sweeping up stars. Brick Blast Bounce the ball to smash every brick and clear each level. Tower Stack Stack blocks with good timing and build the tallest tower you can. Flap & Coin Tap to fly, collect coins, and weave through obstacles in a light reflex challenge. Jump Jump Charge up, release to leap, and land on each platform. Fish Feast Swim, eat smaller fish to grow, and steer clear of the big ones. Key Features - Sixteen mini-games with distinct play styles - Three difficulty levels per game - 74 visual themes to collect - Best score and play history tracking - English, Japanese, and Chinese (Simplified & Traditional) support - Built for quick sessions and offline-first play Note: some features, update checks, and ad delivery require an internet connection.

Screenshots

Cubiko!4 screens
JoyCove4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JoyCove at none against Cubiko!'s 10. Cubiko!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Cubiko! sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months. JoyCove asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cubiko! ships an update every 10 days, JoyCove every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Cubiko! versus JoyCove: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCubiko!JoyCove
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlyra Ltd CoCHUN WANG

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Cubiko!

Subscriptions1
  • Play All Puzzles!$2.993 Months
One-time9
  • Refill Hearts!$0.29
  • Puzzle OG Lite$0.39
  • Puzzle OG$0.69
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  • Puzzle Chick$1.99
  • Puzzle Blocks$1.99
  • Puzzle Frog$1.99
  • Puzzle Penguin$1.99
  • T-Rex Puzzle$1.99
  • Access Pass$1.99
None

JoyCove

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cubiko! free?
Cubiko! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JoyCove free?
JoyCove is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cubiko! or JoyCove have ads?
JoyCove shows ads; Cubiko! does not.
Which is updated more often, Cubiko! or JoyCove?
Cubiko! ships an update every 10 days, and JoyCove every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cubiko! was updated on October 30, 2026 and JoyCove on October 31, 2026.

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