Comparison

SpookSeek AR vs Smart Cubes

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

Head to head
About

SpookSeek AR

Transform your phone into a ghost detector and hunt spectral entities in the real world. Explore haunted locations, uncover mysteries, and capture ghosts using AR technology. Compete with friends or capture spooky selfies.

Highlights
  • AR ghost detection gameplay
  • Story mode with 50 missions
  • Multiplayer Ghost Race mode
  • Ghost Photobooth with AR stickers
  • Unlockable ghost-hunting equipment
  • Bestiary to track encountered ghosts
Features
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SpookSeek AR โ€” Ghost Hunting Redefined Your phone is now a ghost detector. Point your camera into the darkness. Watch your scanner flicker. Something is out there โ€” and it knows you're looking. SpookSeek ARย transforms your phone into a piece of professional ghost-hunting equipment. Using real device sensors, the game tracks your every move as you scan the world around you for spectral activity. Tilt, turn, and sweep your phone through the air to detect ghosts hiding in the space around you โ€” then lock on and capture them before they escape. Or attack. STORY MODE โ€” The Thornwood Mystery Uncover the dark secrets of Thornwood Industries across five haunted locations. From the abandoned halls of Hollowbrook Orphanage to the depths of the Spirit Realm itself, piece together a decades-old conspiracy spanning the 1950s to 1970s. Fifty hand-crafted missions. Five terrifying bosses. One truth buried beneath it all. FREE PLAY โ€” Hunt Anywhere, Anytime No story, no limits. Just you, your equipment, and whatever's lurking nearby. Rack up high scores, climb the ranks, and fill your Bestiary with every spectral entity you can find. GHOST RACE โ€” Multiplayer Mayhem Challenge your friends to real-time ghost-hunting races. Create a room, share the code, and compete to see who can capture the most ghosts before time runs out. Live leaderboards. Bragging rights. No mercy. Ghost Photobooth Strike a pose with the paranormal. The Ghost Photobooth lets you snap photos with the ghosts you've captured during your hunts. Place 2D ghost stickers anywhere in your shot โ€” drag them for the perfect setup. Or switch to 3D mode and summon a full ghost model right into your camera feed, complete with an eerie glowing effect that reacts as you move your phone. Once you've got the perfect shot, generate an official S.P.O.O.K. Incident Report โ€” a shareable ghost capture card featuring your selfie, ghost stats, and threat analysis. Save it to your camera roll or share it directly with friends. The more ghosts you catch, the more you unlock for your photoshoots. 11 GHOST TYPES. EACH ONE DIFFERENT. Whispers drift. Shades sprint. Blinkers teleport. Phasers fade to nothing in your hands. Screamers charge straight at you. Wraiths are nearly invisible. And the Phantom King? You'll know when you meet him. SPECTRA-OS INTERFACE Every detail is designed to feel like real ghost-hunting tech. A live compass tape. A sweeping radar. Camera filters โ€” Thermal, UV, EMF. An entity profile readout that tells you exactly what you're dealing with. If you're brave enough to look. FEATURES AR-style gameplay using your phone's gyroscope and camera 50 story missions across 5 worlds with boss battles Star rating system โ€” earn up to 3 stars per mission Unlockable equipment: Spirit Lens, Night Vision, Phantom Goggles, and more XP progression with 5 player levels Full Bestiary to track every ghost you've encountered Multiplayer Ghost Race mode for 2โ€“8 players Ghost Photobooth โ€” get a selfie with your favourite ghost Haptic feedback on every capture No data collection. No ads. Just ghosts. The hunt is real. Are you ready?

About

Smart Cubes

Features
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Stop moving furniture and start moving cube faces. Smart Cubes is a satisfying puzzle experience designed for people who enjoy being mildly frustrated right before feeling like a total genius. It is clean, it is focused, and it definitely knows you are overthinking that 2x2 grid. How to Play Match the Target: Recreate the pattern by swapping and placing cube faces. It sounds simple until it very much isn't. Chase the Stars: Optimize your moves to earn 3 stars per level. Anything less is essentially a participation trophy. Beat the Clock: Race against timed stages as the difficulty spikes. Try not to sweat on your screen. Features Handcrafted Levels: Enough content to keep you busy during commutes, waiting rooms, or when you are pretending to be productive. Scaling Difficulty: Transitions smoothly from beginner-friendly to expert-level puzzles that might make you question your spatial awareness. Multiple Board Sizes: From the cozy 2x2 to the intimidating 5x5. Daily Challenges: New puzzles every day to prove that yesterdayโ€™s victory was not a fluke. Streaks and Rewards: Daily login bonuses for the dedicated. Consistency is a virtue, even in cube-flipping. Zero-Distraction UI: A smooth, minimal interface focused entirely on gameplay. No clutter, no nonsense. Optional Upgrades Remove Ads: For those who prefer their logic puzzles without commercial interruptions. 4.99 USD Time Bonus Packs: For when the clock is winning and you need a tactical advantage. 2.99 USD Enjoy!

Screenshots

SpookSeek AR4 screens
Smart Cubes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Smart Cubes at 13.0 against SpookSeek AR's 15.1. 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. SpookSeek AR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Smart Cubes sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 7 level
SpookSeek AR versus Smart Cubes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpookSeek ARSmart Cubes
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS15.113.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size169 MB29 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRuth HeasmanCan Kalender

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SpookSeek AR

One-time1
  • SpookSeek Pro$4.99
2 purchases

Smart Cubes

One-time2
  • Smart Cubes: Time Bonus$2.99
  • Smart Cubes: Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is SpookSeek AR free?
SpookSeek AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart Cubes free?
Smart Cubes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SpookSeek AR or Smart Cubes have ads?
Neither SpookSeek AR nor Smart Cubes shows ads.

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