Comparison

Symbol Blast vs Cubean

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

Head to head
About

Symbol Blast

Features
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Symbol Blast: Block Game – Unleash the Fusion. Master the Blast. Forget everything you know about classic block puzzles. Symbol Blast takes the timeless "1010" grid and injects it with high-octane arcade energy, explosive symbol fusions, and heart-pounding survival mechanics. It’s not just about fitting shapes; it’s about triggering massive chain reactions and surviving the "Last Stand" when the screen turns red. Can you handle the pressure of the fusion? THE CORE EVOLUTION In most games, blocks are just static shapes. In Symbol Blast, symbols are alive. Match the Bolt to clear cross-sections, or trigger the Pulse to vaporize a 3x3 area. But the real magic happens when they touch: The Fusion Blast. Combine symbols to unleash screen-clearing power that turns a losing board into a Goated streak. KEY FEATURES Explosive Symbol Fusions Don't just clear lines—ignite them. Use the Bolt for precision strikes and the Pulse for area-of-effect destruction. Master the "Fusion" mechanic by placing high-value symbols adjacent to each other for massive score multipliers and grid-wide clears. The Last Stand: Seconds to Survive When the grid gets tight, the music shifts and the screen pulses red. You have 5 seconds. Find a move, clear a line, and stay alive. It’s the ultimate test of "Clutch" skill that turns every session into a high-stakes rescue mission. Chase the Goated Multiplier Build your combo meter to enter a state of flow. As you clear blocks, your multiplier climbs from x2 to "ON FIRE" status. Watch the progress bar fill, the screen jitter with energy, and your score skyrocket into the millions. The Strategic Stash Caught with a "Big L" or a massive square that doesn't fit? Swipe it into the Stash. Save your most powerful fusion symbols for the perfect moment or hide a dangerous piece to keep your streak alive. Pristine Jewel Aesthetics Experience a "Studio-Clean" design where logic meets luxury. Set against a crisp, high-contrast white canvas, our vibrant jewel-toned symbols pop with unparalleled clarity. This "Gallery" aesthetic isn't just for looks—it’s engineered for high-speed recognition and maximum focus, ensuring every move you make is deliberate and precise. Compete for the Ultimate Streak The leaderboard doesn't lie. Prove your spatial foresight against players worldwide. Will you be a casual solver or a legendary Symbol Master? GAMEPLAY HIGHLIGHTS: • Fusion Logic: A deep, tactical layer on top of classic grid-fitting. • Adrenaline-Fueled: No more "Zen" boredom—experience the thrill of the 5-second stall. • Visual Juice: High-end particle effects, screen shakes, and haptic feedback. • Infinite Scaling: The faster you clear, the more the game challenges your logic. The grid is filling. The timer is ticking. The symbols are ready. Download Symbol Blast: Block Game today and trigger the explosion!

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Cubean

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Twist a 3D cube. Line up the colors. Watch them blast! Cubean is a puzzle game played on the entire surface of a spinning 3D cube. Drag to twist a whole row or column - colors travel around the cube's edges, and when they line up, they pop in a satisfying cascade. What's hiding on the other side? Rotate and find out. TAKE YOUR TIME No countdown. No pressure. Campaign levels give you a set number of twists and all the time in the world to spend them. Turn the cube, look around, plan the big one. YOUR CUBE GROWS WITH YOU Start on a tiny 2x2 cube and grow it level by level to a 15x15 giant across 300 levels. Every 10 levels brings a reward chest. Every chapter makes your cube visibly bigger. TWIST ACROSS THE EDGES Matches aren't stuck on one side. Colors connect around corners and edges - the whole cube is one puzzle. Rotate to reveal hidden lines and plan bigger blasts. SPECIAL CUBES Clear five in a row and a Ring Rocket appears. Six makes a Cube Bomb, seven a Star Cube. Set one off beside your next match and watch the chain travel around the cube. FOUR WAYS TO WIN Hit a score. Collect a color. Chain a combo. Bloom every rose cube. Levels keep changing what they ask of you, and Time Rush drops in now and then when you want the clock back. A REASON TO COME BACK - Weekly League: thirty players, one week, promotion for the top ten - Live events: Color Hunt through the week, Star Rush at the weekend - Cube Garden: finish a chapter and plant something in it - Piggy Bank: quietly saves a quarter of every coin you earn by playing NO LIVES. NO WAITING. NO ADS. Out of moves? Just try again - instantly. Cubean never locks you out of your own game, and never interrupts it with an advert. FEATURES - 300 levels, from cozy 2x2 to epic 15x15 cubes - 4 goal types plus timed Time Rush levels - Combo chaining up to x10 - chain twists, not stopwatches - Rose cubes to bloom for bonus stars - Boosters: Time Slower, Cube Bomb, Color Magnet - Endless Rush and a Daily Challenge when you do want a clock - Game Center leaderboards: Weekly Score, Total Stars, Best Combo - Colorblind-friendly mode and haptic feedback - Soft clay design that's easy on the eyes Twist. Match. Blast. How big can your cube get?

Screenshots

Symbol Blast4 screens
Cubean4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Symbol Blast at none against Cubean's shown. Symbol Blast also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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. Symbol Blast sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cubean sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Symbol Blast ships an update every 2 weeks, Cubean every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Symbol Blast versus Cubean: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSymbol BlastCubean
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOne Date Private LimitedYUSUF HAZERHAN COMEZ

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Symbol Blast

One-time1
  • Ad-Free$4.99
6 purchases

Cubean

One-time6
  • Handful of Coins$0.99
  • Starter Pack$2.99
  • Bag of Coins$4.99
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  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • Chest of Coins$9.99
  • Treasure of Coins$19.99

Questions

Is Symbol Blast free?
Symbol Blast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cubean free?
Cubean is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Symbol Blast or Cubean have ads?
Cubean shows ads; Symbol Blast does not.
Which is updated more often, Symbol Blast or Cubean?
Symbol Blast ships an update every 2 weeks, and Cubean every 5 weeks. Most recently, Symbol Blast was updated on October 24, 2026 and Cubean on October 31, 2026.

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