# Save the Cube! vs Hole Drop Puzzle

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Save the Cube! at 53% against Hole Drop Puzzle's 5%. Hole Drop Puzzle's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 2.2) and ratings volume (515 vs 18). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Save the Cube! sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Hole Drop Puzzle sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hole Drop Puzzle holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hole Drop Puzzle has 515 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 53% of Save the Cube!'s written reviews are positive against 5% of Hole Drop Puzzle's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Save the Cube! ships an update weekly, Hole Drop Puzzle every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Save the Cube! | Hole Drop Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-cube/id6748110416/reviews) | **[4.3 (515 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hole-drop-puzzle/id6748948233/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **515** |
| Positive reviews | **52.9% of reviews** | 4.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 241 MB | 331 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Pickcel Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824379038) | [GLOBAL MOBILE APPLICATION LIMITED COMPANY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1495782397) |

## What reviewers say

### Save the Cube!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-cube/id6748110416)

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Power Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Super Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Big Coin Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| Supreme Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |


### Hole Drop Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hole-drop-puzzle/id6748948233)

Slide a hole cube to guide colorful, numbered blocks into their correct positions. Plan your moves carefully to clear the board and experience a unique twist on classic drop puzzle mechanics.

**Highlights:** Control the hole, not the blocks, Drag and drop block clearing, Color and number block puzzles, Unique hole cube mechanic, Hundreds of challenging layouts, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| USD1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| US $2.99 Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| $4.99 Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| USD 7.99$ Packs | $7.99 | one-time |
| US $9.99 Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $11.99 | one-time |
| USD 14.99$ Packs | $14.99 | one-time |
| US $19.99 Package | $19.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Large Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| USD 29.99$ Packs | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Blocks getting stuck
- ⏱️ Deceptive advertising about timers
- 🔍 Ads after every level
- 🔍 Play button placement issues

**Reported bugs**

- Level 175 unsolvable
- Game glitches when using level boosters

**Requested features**

- No timer option
- Fix for blocked spots after clearing pegs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Save the Cube! free?

Save the Cube! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hole Drop Puzzle free?

Hole Drop Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Save the Cube! or Hole Drop Puzzle?

Hole Drop Puzzle is rated higher. Save the Cube! averages 2.2 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Hole Drop Puzzle averages 4.3 from 515 ratings.

### Do Save the Cube! or Hole Drop Puzzle have ads?

Both Save the Cube! and Hole Drop Puzzle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Save the Cube! or Hole Drop Puzzle?

Save the Cube! ships an update weekly, and Hole Drop Puzzle every 8 days. Most recently, Save the Cube! was updated on October 17, 2026 and Hole Drop Puzzle on October 15, 2026.

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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.*