# Save the Cube! vs Hoodoku

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hoodoku at 100% against Save the Cube!'s 53%. Hoodoku also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 13). Save the Cube!'s advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Save the Cube! sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Hoodoku asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hoodoku holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Save the Cube! has 18 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Save the Cube!'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Hoodoku's.

Save the Cube! ships an update weekly, Hoodoku every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Save the Cube! | Hoodoku |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-cube/id6748110416/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoodoku/id6799797124/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 52.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 241 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pickcel Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824379038) | [Robert Deckert](https://appshunter.io/developer/1696538235) |

## 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 |


### Hoodoku

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoodoku/id6799797124)

This logic puzzle game challenges you to place owls on a grid, ensuring no two owls share a row, column, or grove. It offers daily puzzles, weekly competitions with prizes, and a social feature to compete with friends. Customize your owl with various cosmetic items.

**Highlights:** Daily shared puzzles, Weekly leaderboard competitions, Friend-based challenges, Customizable owl cosmetics, Offline play support, Shape mode for colorblind accessibility

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Save the Cube! free?

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

### Is Hoodoku free?

Hoodoku is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Save the Cube! or Hoodoku?

Hoodoku is rated higher. Save the Cube! averages 2.2 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Hoodoku averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Save the Cube! or Hoodoku have ads?

Both Save the Cube! and Hoodoku show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Save the Cube! or Hoodoku?

Save the Cube! ships an update weekly, and Hoodoku every 2 days. Most recently, Save the Cube! was updated on October 22, 2026 and Hoodoku on October 18, 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.*