Comparison

Cube Enigma vs Abalone

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

Head to head
About

Cube Enigma

Features
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Rotate cubes, complete patterns, and build your floating islands step by step with Cube Enigma! In this 3D pattern puzzle game, your goal is to match the cubes’ top faces to the pattern shown in the guide. Tap a cube to lift it, swipe right, left, up, or down to rotate it, then tap again to place it back down. Each matching face brings you one step closer to completing the pattern. Challenge your mind across 70 levels Solve complete geometric patterns that progress from easy to challenging. Plan your moves, explore different rotations, and try to earn three stars by completing each puzzle in fewer moves. Develop your floating islands Across the first 60 levels, discover six islands, each with its own colors and atmosphere. As you complete levels, watch your islands grow with structures such as a lighthouse, a bridge workshop, wind turbines, and a dam. Discover decorative tile patterns In the final 10 levels, solve new puzzles featuring special cubes inspired by traditional decorative tiles. What awaits you in Cube Enigma? •⁠ ⁠Easy-to-learn touch controls •⁠ ⁠70 pattern puzzles with increasing difficulty •⁠ ⁠Six floating islands with structures that develop as you progress •⁠ ⁠10 special levels inspired by decorative tile patterns •⁠ ⁠A star system based on your move count •⁠ ⁠Pattern previews and earned stars in the level list •⁠ ⁠A step-by-step tutorial when you first play •⁠ ⁠Stone cubes, glowing details, and animated celebration effects •⁠ ⁠Gameplay designed for portrait screens Rotate the cubes, find the matching pattern, and complete your world in the sky!

About

Abalone

A classic strategy board game offering offline AI challenges and local multiplayer. Engage in tactical, turn-based battles on a hexagonal board, pushing opponent marbles off with calculated moves. Easy to learn but difficult to master, it sharpens tactical thinking.

Highlights
  • Offline AI gameplay
  • Local double player mode
  • Online multiplayer battles
  • Classic Abalone rules
  • Smooth 3D visuals
  • Adaptive AI difficulty
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Abalone is the classic marble strategy game: push your opponent's marbles off the hexagonal board before they push yours. Simple to learn, deep enough to master, and fun for kids, families and serious strategists alike. PLAY YOUR WAY • Play Online: jump into Rookie, Pro and Master lobbies, get matched with an opponent in seconds and build your online rating. • Single player: challenge the AI on Easy, Medium or Hard, with hints and undo when you need a hand. Works fully offline. • Campaign: take on 24 opponents, each with their own personality, and earn stars as you climb to The Grandmaster. • Double player: two players, one device, perfect for family game night. LEARN FAST • Seven short lessons teach moves, pushes and sumitos in about 2 minutes. • Coach tips appear the first time something matters, so you're never lost. COME BACK EVERY DAY • A new daily puzzle: push a marble off in as few moves as you can. • Build a streak, claim daily and weekly challenges, and earn coins. • Unlock 20 badges, level up, and follow your stats and full game history. MAKE IT YOURS • 7 opening layouts including Belgian, German, Dutch and Swiss Daisy, Face 2 Face and The Wall. • Choose from 60 avatars, 18 boards and 8 marble sets. • Match options: set the win target, clock (standard, blitz or 3 minutes) and AI handicap. • Light and dark mode, with sound and haptics you can switch off. ABALONE PREMIUM • No ads between games • Premium themes: Wood, Marble, Neon, Space, Candy, Ocean and Lava • Unlimited hints and undos • Replay analysis and full game history • Weekly streak freezes Free users get 3 hints and 3 undos every day. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period, and can be managed in your Apple ID account settings. Download Abalone today, train your mind and sharpen your tactics. Privacy: https://quirky-minnow-205.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-for-Abalone-Game-2d47aac2d5df80a99f9af8b5e0d265ba Terms of Use: https://quirky-minnow-205.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-for-Abalone-Game-2d47aac2d5df8007a31aff78bacf9fd7

Screenshots

Cube Enigma4 screens
Abalone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cube Enigma at none against Abalone's 3. Abalone's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 11 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Abalone sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Cube Enigma asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cube Enigma ships an update every 11 months, Abalone every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Cube Enigma versus Abalone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCube EnigmaAbalone
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMurat Erdem BostanciogluLogicWorks Consulting LLC

In-app purchases

None

Cube Enigma

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Abalone

Subscriptions3
  • Abalone Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Abalone Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Abalone Yearly$12.991 Year

Questions

Is Cube Enigma free?
Cube Enigma is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Abalone free?
Abalone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cube Enigma or Abalone have ads?
Neither Cube Enigma nor Abalone shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cube Enigma or Abalone?
Cube Enigma ships an update every 11 months, and Abalone every 6 days. Most recently, Cube Enigma was updated on October 30, 2026 and Abalone on November 5, 2026.

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