Comparison

Marupeke vs Cubeway

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

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Marupeke

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Marupeke is a pure logic and brain-training puzzle that challenges your ability to think ahead, spot patterns, and make strategic choices. The goal is simple to learn but endlessly intriguing: fill a grid with X, O, and blank spaces - but never allow three of the same symbol to appear in a row, whether that row is horizontal, vertical, or diagonal. Key Features • Pure Logic Gameplay - No guessing, no luck, just clear and fair puzzles. • Brain-Boosting Fun - Improve pattern recognition, logical deduction, and problem-solving. • Simple Rules, Deep Challenge - Easy to learn, endlessly challenging to master. • Multiple Grid Sizes - From quick 6×6 boards to epic 12×12 brain workouts. • Infinite Replay Value - Every puzzle is unique, ensuring fresh challenges each time. Why You’ll Love Marupeke Marupeke combines the simplicity of classic pen-and-paper puzzles with the depth of abstract strategy games. There’s no random chance and no hidden information — every puzzle can be solved using pure logic. The satisfaction of completing a board is 100% earned. Whether you want a relaxing mental workout or a daily brain challenge, Marupeke delivers. It’s perfect for fans of Sudoku, Nonograms, Trios, Symbic, Mahjong, and other logic-based puzzles — yet offers its own distinct rules and patterns to explore. Sharpen your mind, master the grid, and see how long you can keep those Xs and Os in perfect harmony.

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Cubeway

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Tired of puzzle games buried in timers, lives and pop-ups? Cubeway is a calm, beautiful isometric block puzzle you clear one satisfying tap at a time. Every cube points somewhere - tap it and it slides away, as long as its path is clear. Take a 3D tower apart, fully offline. Most free puzzle games interrupt you every minute with a countdown, a life meter or another ad wall. You just want to relax, look at something lovely and let your brain click into place. Cubeway is built for exactly that: a floating stack of colorful cubes, each with an arrow, that you take apart from the outside in. Read the arrows, find the block that can escape, tap it and watch it glide out. It is instantly readable, deeply satisfying and never rushes you - just you, a tower of cubes and the quiet click of another block sliding free. HOW IT WORKS - Tap a cube and it slides in the direction of its arrow, out of the tower. - A cube only moves if every space along its arrow is empty, so pick the block that frees the next. - Blocked cubes gently wobble, nudging you toward the ones that can leave. - You can never get stuck: any clear cube is always safe to remove, so there are no dead ends. 100 HANDCRAFTED LEVELS - Start with a tiny cube and grow into big, layered isometric towers. - Earn up to three stars by clearing a level without a single wrong tap. - The difficulty ramps gently, so beginners and puzzle veterans both stay in flow. A NEW DAILY TOWER - Everyone in the world gets the exact same tower each day, so you can compare and compete. - Build a daily streak and keep your run alive on a clean consistency calendar. - Share a result card of your time and streak with friends in one tap. ENDLESS ZEN MODE - Unwind with infinite, gently growing towers - no stars, no timer, no pressure. - Perfect for winding down before bed or on a quiet coffee break. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS - Watch blocks cleared, stars, best times and accuracy climb across real stats. - Spot your habits on a GitHub-style consistency heatmap. - Unlock around 40 tiered achievements as you master the stack. MADE TO FEEL GREAT - Crisp light and dark themes to match your mood or the room. - Satisfying haptics on every slide and clear. - A clean, distraction-free interface in six languages. - Colorful, friendly cubes that stay easy to read on any screen size. STUCK? TAP FOR HELP - Use a hint to highlight a cube that can move right now. - Undo a tap if you slide the wrong block - no run is ever ruined. PERFECT FOR - Fans of block, unblock and tap-away puzzles, relaxing brain-training players, and anyone who wants a calm offline 3D puzzle to dip into for two minutes or twenty - on the commute, on the sofa or before sleep. PRIVATE AND FULLY OFFLINE - No account, no sign-up and no coins, ever. - Play with no internet connection, anywhere you go. - Your levels, streak and stats stay on your device. Download Cubeway and take the tower apart, one satisfying tap at a time. Read the arrows, free the next block and clear the stack at your own pace, no internet required. Your move.

Screenshots

Marupeke4 screens
Cubeway4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cubeway at none against Marupeke's 2. Cubeway also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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. Marupeke sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Cubeway asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Marupeke versus Cubeway: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarupekeCubeway
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size139 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDave ShworanFerran Espuna

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Marupeke

One-time2
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Unlimited Hints$2.99
None

Cubeway

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Marupeke free?
Marupeke is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cubeway free?
Cubeway is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Marupeke or Cubeway have ads?
Both Marupeke and Cubeway show ads.

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