Comparison

Chromabeam vs CubeStick

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

Head to head
About

Chromabeam

Solve light beam puzzles across 75 levels by strategically placing reflectors and colored stones. Enjoy a relaxed gameplay experience with no time limits and no ads. Hints are available for purchase, with free hints included to help you progress.

Highlights
  • 75 puzzle levels
  • Reflector and Chromastone mechanics
  • No time limits
  • No ads
  • Optional hint purchases
  • Help section with tips
Features
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Puzzle through 75 levels where you direct beams of light to their destinations using mirrored Reflectors and colored Chromastones. Each group of levels starts easy as new abilities are revealed. No time limits! Take as long as you want to solve each level. No ads! Play 15 levels before deciding if you want to purchase the rest. Hints are available for purchase but 4 free hints are included. A help section is included with tips and tricks.

About

CubeStick

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CubeStick is a simple yet addictive game where you control a tiny cube across tall pillars. With just one tap, stretch the bridge to reach the next platform. Be careful - if your bridge is too short or too long, you will fall into the endless valley!

Screenshots

Chromabeam4 screens
CubeStick3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CubeStick at none against Chromabeam's 5. CubeStick also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.5). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Chromabeam sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. CubeStick asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Chromabeam versus CubeStick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChromabeamCubeStick
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.515.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTiny Static LLCKim Thanh

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Chromabeam

One-time5
  • Chromabeam: 3 Hints$0.99
  • Chromabeam: 18 Hints$1.99
  • 40 Hint Stones for any level$2.99
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  • Chromabeam: 200 Hints$3.99
  • Chromabeam Primary Levels Pack$3.99
None

CubeStick

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chromabeam free?
Chromabeam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CubeStick free?
CubeStick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Chromabeam or CubeStick have ads?
Neither Chromabeam nor CubeStick shows ads.

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