Comparison

Block Star vs Save the Cube!

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

Head to head
About

Block Star

Engage in a vibrant block puzzle adventure where strategic placement clears rows and columns for satisfying combos. Enjoy a fresh and engaging experience with clever layouts and a smooth, unique design. Play at your own pace with endless challenges and rewarding gameplay.

Highlights
  • Place blocks to clear rows and columns
  • Achieve rewarding combos
  • Clever layouts and unique designs
  • Play at your own pace
  • Ad-free experience
  • Offline play supported
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Step into the colorful world of Block Star, where every move opens the path to a block adventure full of fun and satisfying blasts. Place blocks, clear rows and columns, and get rewarding combos that light up the board. Each time it feels fresh and engaging, with clever layouts and the joy of solving puzzles at your own pace. With smooth motion and a clean, unique design, Block Star delivers a perfect mix of fun, flow, and satisfying gameplay in every puzzle. Create your journey, block by block. How to Play Start Simple: Drag and drop blocks into open spaces to clear rows and columns. Think Ahead: Plan your moves, make space for larger shapes, and set up satisfying chain combos! Enjoy the flow of the board. Endless Challenge: New items are unlocked as you progress. Beat your best score and improve every run, how far can you go? Cool Features It’s totally Ad-Free! Play without any interruptions or distractions! No Wi-Fi required! Enjoy anytime, anywhere! Powerful combos bring a fresh taste and make it rewarding, just enjoy the satisfying rhythm of clearing the board. New items and unique designs surprise you every time, multiplying the fun as you progress! Still here? Download now and start your adventure!

About

Save the Cube!

Slide and match colorful blocks to their corresponding gates in this engaging puzzle game. With progressively challenging levels and satisfying gameplay, it's perfect for quick breaks or longer sessions. Enjoy a clean visual style and play anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Slide and match blocks to gates
  • Satisfying controls and visuals
  • Progressively challenging levels
  • Playable in short sessions
  • Offline play supported
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A Fresh Block Puzzle Experience! Slide, match, and clear colorful blocks in this satisfying puzzle game that challenges your mind and rewards your focus. Your goal is simple: Move each block to its matching gate and clear the board. With each level, the challenge grows — and so does the satisfaction. Whether you're here for a quick break or a deeper session, there's always something rewarding to solve. Enjoy smooth gameplay, a clean visual style, and a premium puzzle experience built to keep you coming back. Game Features: Slide and Match – Move blocks to their matching gates and clear the board Feel the Flow – Satisfying controls and visuals that make every move enjoyable Progressively Challenging – Levels start easy, then evolve into deeper puzzles Perfect for Short Sessions – Pick up and play whenever you like Offline Friendly – No Wi-Fi? No problem. Play anytime, anywhere Whether you're unwinding after a long day or chasing your next perfect solve, this is the puzzle game that makes every move count.

Screenshots

Block Star4 screens
Save the Cube!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Block Star at 4.7 against Save the Cube!'s 2.2. Block Star also leads on ratings volume (624 vs 18) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Block Star sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Save the Cube! sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Block Star holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Star has 624 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Block Star's written reviews are positive against 53% of Save the Cube!'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Block Star ships an update every 5 days, Save the Cube! weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Block Star versus Save the Cube!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlock StarSave the Cube!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (624 ratings) — better2.2 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews — better52.9% of reviews
Number of ratings624 — better18
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size740 MB241 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGrand Games A.Ş.Pickcel Games

Customer experience

Block Star

All ratings619 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral7.1%
Negative35.7%

Save the Cube!

All ratings18 ratings
Positive22.2%
Neutral5.6%
Negative72.2%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive52.9%
Neutral5.9%
Negative41.2%

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Block Star

One-time12
  • Special Offer$0.99
  • Tiny Coin Package$1.99
  • Mini Bundle$4.99
Show 9 more
  • Small Coin Package$7.99
  • Star Bundle$9.99
  • Medium Coin Package$14.99
  • Adventure Bundle$19.99
  • Big Coin Package$29.99
  • Mega Bundle$49.99
  • Super Coin Package$54.99
  • Legendary Bundle$99.99
  • Giant Coin Package$99.99
11 purchases

Save the Cube!

One-time11
  • Mini Coin Pack$1.99
  • Starter Bundle$1.99
  • Power Bundle$4.99
Show 8 more
  • Small Coin Pack$7.99
  • No Ads$7.99
  • Super Bundle2 variants$9.99
  • Medium Coin Pack$14.99
  • Mega Bundle2 variants$19.99
  • Big Coin Pack$29.99
  • Ultra Bundle$49.99
  • Supreme Bundle$99.99

Questions

Is Block Star free?
Block Star is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Save the Cube! free?
Save the Cube! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Block Star or Save the Cube!?
Block Star is rated higher. Block Star averages 4.7 out of 5 from 624 ratings, while Save the Cube! averages 2.2 from 18 ratings.
Do Block Star or Save the Cube! have ads?
Both Block Star and Save the Cube! show ads.
Which is updated more often, Block Star or Save the Cube!?
Block Star ships an update every 5 days, and Save the Cube! weekly. Most recently, Block Star was updated on October 30, 2026 and Save the Cube! on October 22, 2026.

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