Comparison

Pulsecrush vs Cubes

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

Head to head
About

Pulsecrush

Features
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Pulse Crush is a 3D arcade shooter that throws you into relentless one-on-one boss battles with no filler in between. Every fight is a spectacle. Each boss is randomly drawn from 20 unique ship designs, and each one is shielded by three glowing weak points that orbit, pulse, and spin in unpredictable patterns. Tap the bright orbs that swirl around the battlefield to launch missiles, or strike weak points directly. Take out all three to claim victory and face the next challenger. Bosses don't go down quietly. Laser beams flash a split-second warning before firing straight at you. Slide your ship left and right to weave through attacks. Then, halfway through the fight, everything changes. The boss transforms โ€” turning red, growing larger, regenerating its defenses, and attacking at blistering speed. Push it to the edge and it enters a frenzied rage with relentless strikes and wild movement. Every boss battle is a two-phase war that keeps you on your toes from start to finish. Activate a protective shield to absorb all incoming damage for 10 seconds when the pressure gets overwhelming. Time it right during a boss transformation or a barrage of lasers and turn a desperate moment into a commanding one. A brief window of protection also kicks in after each knockdown, giving you just enough time to get back into position. The difficulty never stops climbing. Bosses attack faster, strike harder, and give you less room to breathe the higher you go. Every fifth level delivers a steep jump that tests everything you've learned. The game also reads how you play โ€” it gives you a moment to recover after a tough loss, and tightens the screws when you're on a hot streak. No two runs feel the same. Your lives refill on their own over time, even when the app is closed, so there's always a reason to come back for another round. Every hit, every dodge, every victory is felt. Precise vibrations match each action โ€” catching orbs, landing strikes, blocking beams with your shield, and delivering the final blow all feel distinct and satisfying. Explosions burst with color, the screen shakes on devastating hits, and the camera surges forward when a boss transforms. A full soundtrack of impact sounds, pickups, and dramatic boss defeat fanfares drives every moment home. The experience starts before the first fight. An animated sci-fi menu with floating shapes, drifting particles, and shifting colors sets the mood. Once you're in, clean on-screen readouts for health, lives, level, and shield status keep you informed without cluttering the action. One boss. Three weak points. Infinite levels. How far can you go?

About

Cubes

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A detailed breakdown of the gameplay and features. Master the Blocks, Save the Galaxy! Block Attack is a high-octane reimagining of the classic arcade experience, seamlessly blending fast-paced rail shooter mechanics with deep strategic puzzle-solving. Take control of your starship, fire colored blocks at the descending waves, and think fast to form perfect rectangles to clear the board! How to Play: - Aim & Fire: Launch blocks from your ship into the descending grid. - Form Rectangles: Connect blocks to create rectangular shapes and blast them away. - Chain Bonanza: Clear multiple groups simultaneously to trigger massive "Chain Bonuses" and skyrocket your score. - Race Against Time: As levels progress, the blocks drop faster. Can your reflexes keep up with the gravity? Game Features: - Innovative Hybrid Gameplay: A one-of-a-kind mix of rail shooting and block-matching strategy - Powerful Boosters: Use "Color Uniformity" to turn the tide or trigger a "Flash Clear All" for a satisfying screen-wipe. - Dynamic Levels: Encounter hundreds of unique patterns and wave configurations that test both your aim and your brain. - Immersive Atmosphere: Stunning space environments, fluid animations, and tactile haptic feedback for every hit. - A high-speed bonus mission where survival turns into reward. Travel as far as you can, keep the block rush under control, and earn cubes based on your performance. The blocks are stacking up in the void... Don't let them reach the fail line! Download Block Attack today and claim your spot on the leaderboard!

Screenshots

Pulsecrush4 screens
Cubes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pulsecrush at none against Cubes's shown. Cubes's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, in-app purchases 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. Pulsecrush sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cubes sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pulsecrush ships an update every 5 days, Cubes every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Pulsecrush versus Cubes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPulsecrushCubes
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 2 days โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS18.615.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size79 MB225 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperMohammed SayfMuharrem Kurt

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pulsecrush

One-time1
  • Lives Pack 10$0.99
4 purchases

Cubes

One-time4
  • Small Cube Pack (250)$0.99
  • Medium Cube Pack (700)$1.99
  • No Ads$3.99
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  • Large Cube Pack (1600)$3.99

Questions

Is Pulsecrush free?
Pulsecrush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cubes free?
Cubes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pulsecrush or Cubes have ads?
Cubes shows ads; Pulsecrush does not.
Which is updated more often, Pulsecrush or Cubes?
Pulsecrush ships an update every 5 days, and Cubes every 2 days. Most recently, Pulsecrush was updated on October 1, 2026 and Cubes on September 23, 2026.

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