Comparison

IQ Cube vs GridStrike

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

Head to head
About

IQ Cube

Features
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Welcome to IQ Cube! It is a brain test we made into a fun game. Play through 100 challenging boards and upgrade to 200 boards through in-app purchase. Many boards consist of geometric shapes you need to create in the shortest amount of time without mistake.

About

GridStrike

Features
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GridStrike is a fast-paced precision arcade game built for skill-driven players. Every run challenges your focus, timing and decision making under pressure. Rounds are short. Mistakes matter. Improvement is earned. Whether you have a minute or a few, GridStrike delivers quick-session intensity designed to keep you coming back for one more run. Features: - Skill-based gameplay with light strategic elements - Fast 90-second sessions - Score-chasing replay loop - Clean, industrial design - Optional ad-free upgrade Master the grid. Beat your best. New updates and features coming soon.

Screenshots

IQ Cube4 screens
GridStrike4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GridStrike at every 3 days against IQ Cube's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. IQ Cube sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and GridStrike sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IQ Cube ships an update every 2 weeks, GridStrike every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
IQ Cube versus GridStrike: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIQ CubeGridStrike
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days โ€” better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better15.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size110 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGeeky Games, LLCLuke Lindholm

In-app purchases

2 purchases

IQ Cube

One-time2
  • Premium Boards$2.99
  • No Ads$2.99
1 purchases

GridStrike

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99

Questions

Is IQ Cube free?
IQ Cube is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GridStrike free?
GridStrike is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IQ Cube or GridStrike have ads?
Both IQ Cube and GridStrike show ads.
Which is updated more often, IQ Cube or GridStrike?
IQ Cube ships an update every 2 weeks, and GridStrike every 3 days. Most recently, IQ Cube was updated on October 13, 2026 and GridStrike on October 10, 2026.

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