# Cube Tap Sort vs Knock Out

The clearest difference is ads: Knock Out at none against Cube Tap Sort's shown. Knock Out also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 20%) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 11 days). Cube Tap Sort's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cube Tap Sort sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Knock Out sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Cube Tap Sort against 4.8 for Knock Out. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11K and 32K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 20% of Cube Tap Sort's written reviews are positive against 50% of Knock Out's.

Cube Tap Sort ships an update every 11 days, Knock Out every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cube Tap Sort | Knock Out |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-tap-sort/id6756307486/reviews) | [4.8 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knock-out-physics-puzzle/id6782096197/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11K | **32K** |
| Positive reviews | 19.7% of reviews | **49.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#85** |
| Size | 611 MB | 259 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tripledot Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1191319103) | [Combo Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1641699177) |

## What reviewers say

### Cube Tap Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-tap-sort/id6756307486)

Engage your mind with a 3D block-matching puzzle game. Strategize to clear colorful cubes in the correct sequence, avoiding filling your buffer. Offers hundreds of challenging levels with stunning visuals and smooth controls.

**Highlights:** 3D block matching, Strategic sequence clearing, Hundreds of handcrafted levels, Progressively harder challenges, Smooth, responsive controls, Gorgeous 3D visuals

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NoAds Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Endless Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $5.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Permanent NoAds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big Pack of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $11.99 | one-time |
| Big Bundle | $22.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack of Coins | $24.99 | one-time |
| Generous Pack of Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| Large Bundle | $59.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack of Coins | $99.99 | one-time |


### Knock Out

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knock-out-physics-puzzle/id6782096197)

**Currently charting:** #85 Top Grossing · Casual, #86 Top Grossing · Puzzle (US App Store)

Blast colorful blocks and topple clever structures in this satisfying physics-driven puzzle game. Fire matching blocks to create explosive chain reactions and clear every piece to complete hundreds of handcrafted levels. Enjoy addictive, rewarding gameplay that's easy to learn but challenging to master.

**Highlights:** Addictive shoot-and-clear puzzle gameplay, Satisfying block destruction, Hundreds of handcrafted levels, Unique structures and obstacles, Smooth controls and precision shots, Colorful 3D visuals, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mini Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mini Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mini Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Mini Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mini Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $54.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cube Tap Sort free?

Cube Tap Sort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Knock Out free?

Knock Out is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cube Tap Sort or Knock Out?

Cube Tap Sort and Knock Out are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 11K and 32K ratings respectively.

### Do Cube Tap Sort or Knock Out have ads?

Cube Tap Sort shows ads; Knock Out does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cube Tap Sort or Knock Out?

Cube Tap Sort ships an update every 11 days, and Knock Out every 3 days. Most recently, Cube Tap Sort was updated on September 24, 2026 and Knock Out on September 25, 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.*