Comparison

YINSH vs Cube Tic

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

Head to head
About

YINSH

Engage in a Mensa Select award-winning strategy game with real-time online multiplayer or challenge an AI opponent. Analyze your performance with detailed stats and review past games to refine your tactics. Compete globally on leaderboards and track your progress with a sophisticated rating system.

Highlights
  • Online real-time 1v1 matches
  • Play with friends
  • Official Blitz Mode
  • Adjustable AI difficulty
  • Comprehensive performance stats
  • Game review and analysis
  • Global leaderboards
Features
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Flip the Board with a Single Move Move a ring and every marker it jumps over flips to the opposite color. Form a row of five markers to remove one of your rings. The first player to remove three rings wins. The rules are simple, but every decision can reshape the entire board. An attacking move can open the path to victory—or give your opponent the perfect counter. There is no luck. Only your strategy decides the outcome. Discover YINSH, the acclaimed abstract strategy game by Kris Burm and a Mensa Select award winner, in its official digital edition. Play Online with Players Around the World Face players from around the world in real-time 1v1 matches. Invite a friend and play together wherever you are. - Real-time matchmaking with players worldwide - Online matches with friends - Pure 1v1 competition decided by skill - Rankings that let you compete and improve Play, Review, Improve No opponent? No waiting. Choose an AI level that matches your skill and test new tactics whenever you want. After each match, replay your moves to spot decisive choices and missed opportunities. - Multiple AI difficulty levels - A safe place to test new strategies and tactics - Move-by-move match replays - Detailed records, including win rate and win streaks Go Deep or Play Fast Enjoy the full depth of the original rules or settle the match quickly in Blitz Mode. - Standard Mode: Be the first to remove three rings - Blitz Mode: Be the first to remove one ring - Choose between a deep strategic match and a quick battle Official YINSH, Anytime and Anywhere No board to set up and no pieces to put away. Let the app handle the rules while you focus on your next move. - Mensa Select award winner - Officially licensed by YINSH creator Kris Burm - A faithful digital adaptation of the original rules - Online matches, friend matches, and AI play Move the rings. Flip the markers. Rule the board. Play the official YINSH and put your strategy to the test.

About

Cube Tic

Features
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Tic-Tac-Toe Reimagined. Forget the flat grid. 3D Cube Tic Tac Toe elevates the classic game into a strategic 3-dimensional battle of wits. Play on a 3x3x3 cube where winning lines can be formed horizontally, vertically, diagonally, and even through the depth of the cube! KEY FEATURES: 3D Gameplay: Visualize and plan your moves in three dimensions. Rotate the cube to find hidden opportunities. Layer Rotation Mechanic: Use your special move to physically rotate a slice of the cube, shifting pieces and completely changing the game board in an instant. This adds a deep layer of strategy never seen before! Two Game Modes: vs AI: Sharpen your skills against a smart AI opponent. 2 Player (Local): Pass and play with a friend on the same device. Stunning Themes: Customize your experience with beautiful, high-quality themes: Neon: A futuristic, glowing cyber-aesthetic. Wood: A classic, tactile board game feel. Brick: An urban, street-style vibe. Haptic Feedback & Sound: Immerse yourself with satisfying sound effects and tactile vibrations on every move. HOW TO PLAY: The goal is simple: Get 3 of your pieces in a row. But in this cube, rows can go in any direction! Watch out for your opponent's moves in 3D space, and use the "Rotate Layer" button wisely to disrupt their plans or align your own victory. Download now and master the cube!

Screenshots

YINSH4 screens
Cube Tic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cube Tic at none against YINSH's 7. Cube Tic also leads on ads (none vs shown). YINSH's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.1). On price 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. YINSH sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Cube Tic asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
YINSH versus Cube Tic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYINSHCube Tic
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB11 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTheseus Game StudioBurak Kilic

In-app purchases

7 purchases

YINSH

One-time7
  • Pack of 160 Diamonds$0.39
  • Pack of 400 Diamonds$1.29
  • Pack of 750 Diamonds$3.39
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  • No Ads Forever$4.49
  • Pack of 1600 Diamonds$14.90
  • Pack of 4500 Diamonds$37.00
  • Pack of 10000 Diamonds$73.90
None

Cube Tic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is YINSH free?
YINSH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cube Tic free?
Cube Tic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do YINSH or Cube Tic have ads?
YINSH shows ads; Cube Tic does not.

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