Comparison

String Slash vs Cubes

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

Head to head
About

String Slash

A fast-paced game where precise timing is key to success. Cut ropes to drop balls and smash enemies, with instant failure for incorrect cuts. Enjoy satisfying action and increasingly clever levels perfect for quick play sessions.

Highlights
  • Precise rope cutting mechanics
  • Smash enemies with falling balls
  • Instant failure for wrong cuts
  • Clever and challenging level designs
  • Satisfying smash sound effects
  • Bright and varied environments
Features
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String Slash is a fun, fast-paced game where one cut makes all the difference. Cut the rope at the right moment to drop the ball and smash enemies in a satisfying hit. Each level tests your timing and accuracy with easy controls that anyone can pick up. Make the correct cut, and you clear the stage—make the wrong cut, and you fail instantly. Play through quick, exciting levels, enjoy the smash action, and build your skills as the challenges get more clever and fun. Perfect for short play sessions anytime. Features • Bright, varied game environments • Simple tap-and-cut controls • Increasingly clever level designs • Satisfying smash sound effects • Instant fails on wrong cuts Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GbpxnVVIbkFhbmj8uySwoizYkoCqPkcOluzGYpcZFd4/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1heFljdkZ47cJ9_ZX05GFOeOEDIKcDeei/view

About

Cubes

Features
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A detailed breakdown of the gameplay and features. Master the Blocks, Save the Galaxy! Block Attack is a high-octane reimagining of the classic arcade experience, seamlessly blending fast-paced rail shooter mechanics with deep strategic puzzle-solving. Take control of your starship, fire colored blocks at the descending waves, and think fast to form perfect rectangles to clear the board! How to Play: - Aim & Fire: Launch blocks from your ship into the descending grid. - Form Rectangles: Connect blocks to create rectangular shapes and blast them away. - Chain Bonanza: Clear multiple groups simultaneously to trigger massive "Chain Bonuses" and skyrocket your score. - Race Against Time: As levels progress, the blocks drop faster. Can your reflexes keep up with the gravity? Game Features: - Innovative Hybrid Gameplay: A one-of-a-kind mix of rail shooting and block-matching strategy - Powerful Boosters: Use "Color Uniformity" to turn the tide or trigger a "Flash Clear All" for a satisfying screen-wipe. - Dynamic Levels: Encounter hundreds of unique patterns and wave configurations that test both your aim and your brain. - Immersive Atmosphere: Stunning space environments, fluid animations, and tactile haptic feedback for every hit. - A high-speed bonus mission where survival turns into reward. Travel as far as you can, keep the block rush under control, and earn cubes based on your performance. The blocks are stacking up in the void... Don't let them reach the fail line! Download Block Attack today and claim your spot on the leaderboard!

Screenshots

String Slash4 screens
Cubes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cubes at every 2 days against String Slash's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, 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. String Slash sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Cubes sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

String Slash ships an update every 3 weeks, Cubes every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
String Slash versus Cubes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterString SlashCubes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (157 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings157 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size165 MB225 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDaraz BridgeMuharrem Kurt

In-app purchases

2 purchases

String Slash

One-time2
  • Removes Forced Ads.$4.99
  • Unlock All Modes and Remove Ads.$7.99
4 purchases

Cubes

One-time4
  • Small Cube Pack (250)$0.99
  • Medium Cube Pack (700)$1.99
  • No Ads$3.99
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  • Large Cube Pack (1600)$3.99

Questions

Is String Slash free?
String Slash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cubes free?
Cubes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do String Slash or Cubes have ads?
Both String Slash and Cubes show ads.
Which is updated more often, String Slash or Cubes?
String Slash ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cubes every 2 days. Most recently, String Slash was updated on October 28, 2026 and Cubes on October 9, 2026.

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