# Smash Fest! vs CubeAway

Smash Fest! and CubeAway both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 71% of Smash Fest!'s written reviews are positive against 34% of CubeAway's. Smash Fest! also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (565K vs 138K). CubeAway's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and chart position (#1 vs #32). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smash Fest! sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and CubeAway sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Smash Fest! against 4.7 for CubeAway. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 565K and 138K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Smash Fest!'s written reviews are positive against 34% of CubeAway's.

Smash Fest! ships an update every 8 days, CubeAway monthly. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smash Fest! | CubeAway |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (565K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-fest/id6748084174/reviews)** | [4.7 (138K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubeaway-3dpuzzle/id6760325543/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **565K** | 138K |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 33.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #32 | **#1** |
| Size | 328 MB | 330 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Flow Games Bilisim Yazilim ve Pazarlama Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802554030) | [GOODROID,Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/951688937) |

## What reviewers say

### Smash Fest!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-fest/id6748084174)

**Currently charting:** #32 Top Free · Games, #148 Top Grossing · Games, #207 Top Free (US App Store)

Engage in a vibrant festival arena, firing cannons to smash fragile jars and heavy stones. Master precise shots to trigger satisfying chain reactions and overcome unique challenges in colorful environments. Enjoy a simple yet skill-based destruction experience.

**Highlights:** Satisfying destruction effects, Skill-based shot mechanics, High-quality 3D visuals, Colorful festival environments, Simple controls, Chain reaction gameplay

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini Coin Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Package | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Big Coin Package | $29.99 | one-time |
| Large Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |
| Super Coin Package | $54.99 | one-time |
| Mega Coin Package | $99.99 | one-time |


### CubeAway

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubeaway-3dpuzzle/id6760325543)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Free · Action, #7 Top Free · Games, #7 Top Free · Puzzle, #15 Top Grossing · Action, #53 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #57 Top Free, #131 Top Grossing · Games (US App Store)

This logic puzzle game challenges your thinking, concentration, and creativity by requiring you to carefully remove intertwined arrows from colorful blocks. Strategically sort blocks into matching boxes, avoiding overflows to solve intricate mazes. It offers a satisfying puzzle experience for both seasoned players and beginners.

**Highlights:** Intricate arrow maze navigation, Color block sorting, Strategic thinking required, Progressively difficult levels, Spatial awareness challenges, Calming relaxation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1500 Coin | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| 7,500 Coin | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| GoldPass | $9.99 | one-time |
| NoAds pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 20,000 Coin | $13.99 | one-time |
| 45,000 Coin | $29.99 | one-time |
| 80,000 Coin | $49.99 | one-time |
| 220,000 Coin | $98.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smash Fest! free?

Smash Fest! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CubeAway free?

CubeAway is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Smash Fest! or CubeAway?

Smash Fest! is rated higher. Smash Fest! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 565K ratings, while CubeAway averages 4.7 from 138K ratings.

### Do Smash Fest! or CubeAway have ads?

Both Smash Fest! and CubeAway show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smash Fest! or CubeAway?

Smash Fest! ships an update every 8 days, and CubeAway monthly. Most recently, Smash Fest! was updated on October 27, 2026 and CubeAway on October 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Smash Fest! or CubeAway?

Smash Fest! currently peaks at #32 in the App Store charts, and CubeAway at #1. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*