Comparison

The Cube vs umbRAY

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

Head to head
About

The Cube

Embark on a 3D puzzle adventure with innovative orbital controls and mind-bending spatial challenges. Rotate the cube world to navigate intricate mazes, avoid hazards, and discover hidden paths. Immerse yourself in a beautiful, minimalist design with progressive story modes.

Highlights
  • Orbital Control System
  • Spatial Puzzle Mechanics
  • Progressive Story Mode
  • Intuitive Touch Controls
  • Stunning Minimalist Design
  • Collectible Resources
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Embark on an extraordinary 3D puzzle adventure where every faces reveals new mysteries! The Cube: Odyssey revolutionizes puzzle gaming with innovative orbital controls and mind-bending spatial challenges. Unique Features: - Orbital Control System: Hold and drag to rotate the entire cube world - Spatial Puzzle Mechanics: Navigate across all six faces of complex 3D structures - Progressive Story Mode: Journey through interconnected puzzle worlds - Intuitive Touch Controls: Swipe to move, hold to explore every angle - Stunning Minimalist Design: Clean low-poly aesthetics with smooth animations Gameplay: Guide your character through intricate 3D mazes built on cube surfaces. Each level presents unique challenges requiring spatial thinking and strategic planning. Rotate the world to discover hidden paths, avoid spinning saws, activate pressure plates, and reach mystical portals. Puzzle Elements: - Pressure Plates: Step on switches to unlock new pathways - Moving Hazards: Time your moves to avoid spinning saw blades - Portal Systems: Reach glowing finish points to complete levels - Dynamic Paths: Watch routes appear and disappear based on your actions - Collectible Resources: Discover hidden bonuses throughout your journey Visual Experience: Immerse yourself in a world of geometric beauty. Vibrant colors, particle effects, and fluid animations bring each cube face to life. The minimalist art style ensures focus stays on pure puzzle-solving joy. Perfect For: - Logic puzzle enthusiasts seeking fresh challenges - Players who love innovative control schemes - Fans of spatial reasoning games - Anyone craving beautiful, meditative gameplay - Gamers looking for premium puzzle experiences Your Adventure Awaits: Start with intuitive tutorials, then progress through increasingly complex worlds. Master the art of 3D thinking as you explore every face of The Cube. Can you complete the ultimate puzzle odyssey?

About

umbRAY

A minimalist puzzle game that challenges players to manipulate shadows and light. Solve intricate puzzles by controlling opposing forces to navigate through levels. Experience a unique and visually striking gameplay experience.

Highlights
  • Minimalist design
  • Shadow and light mechanics
  • Intricate puzzle solving
  • Visually striking gameplay
  • Unique control system
Features
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a minimalist puzzle game where you control a shadow and its opposite: LIGHT

Screenshots

The Cube4 screens
umbRAY4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: umbRAY at none against The Cube's shown. umbRAY also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for The Cube against 5.0 for umbRAY. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: umbRAY has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
The Cube versus umbRAY: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe CubeumbRAY
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings)
Number of ratings15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB100 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDIGIPREYJulian Isaac Abelarde

In-app purchases

None

The Cube

No in-app purchases

None

umbRAY

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Cube free?
The Cube is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is umbRAY free?
umbRAY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Cube or umbRAY?
The Cube and umbRAY are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 5 ratings respectively.
Do The Cube or umbRAY have ads?
The Cube shows ads; umbRAY does not.

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