Comparison

Smart Cubes vs Orbit Pulse

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

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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 yesterday’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!

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Orbit Pulse

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Experience the hypnotic flow of Orbit Pulse, where space meets rhythm in a mesmerizing orbital adventure. GAMEPLAY Navigate your planet through orbital paths around a radiant sun. Tap to jump between orbits, collect glowing stardust, and avoid dangerous asteroids. The simple mechanics hide surprising depth—timing is everything. RHYTHM SYSTEM Feel the beat! Collect stardust in sync with the music to enter "IN RHYTHM" mode, where every on-beat collection multiplies your score. Build combos up to 5x and watch your points soar. The 120 BPM ambient soundtrack creates a meditative, trance-like experience. PROGRESSIVE DIFFICULTY Start at Level 1 and climb higher as you master the orbits. Each level increases orbital speed and spawns more asteroids, keeping you on your toes. How far can you go? BEAUTIFUL MINIMALIST DESIGN Clean, elegant visuals let you focus on the flow. Glowing trails, particle effects, and smooth animations create a calming yet engaging atmosphere. Perfect for quick sessions or extended meditation. HAPTIC FEEDBACK Every action has weight. Feel the gentle tap of stardust collection, the rhythmic pulse when you're in sync, and the intense impact of asteroid collisions through advanced haptic feedback. KEY FEATURES • Simple one-tap controls—easy to learn, hard to master • Dynamic rhythm system with combo multipliers (up to 5x) • Progressive difficulty that scales with your skill • Ambient space soundtrack at 120 BPM • Advanced haptic feedback for immersive gameplay • High score tracking and personal records • Watch ads for extra lives—continue your best runs! • Customizable settings (music, SFX, haptics, particles) • Optimized for all iPhone models • Portrait mode—perfect for one-handed play PERFECT FOR • Rhythm game enthusiasts • Casual gamers seeking quick sessions • Players who love score-chasing challenges • Anyone looking for a meditative gaming experience • Fans of minimalist design FREE TO PLAY Orbit Pulse is completely free with optional rewarded video ads. Watch an ad when you run out of lives to continue your run and chase that high score! Master the orbits. Feel the rhythm. Reach for the stars.

Screenshots

Smart Cubes4 screens
Orbit Pulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Orbit Pulse at none against Smart Cubes's 2. Smart Cubes's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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. Smart Cubes sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Orbit Pulse asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Smart Cubes versus Orbit Pulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart CubesOrbit Pulse
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Daily
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCan KalenderFelix Wang

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Smart Cubes

One-time2
  • Smart Cubes: Time Bonus$2.99
  • Smart Cubes: Remove Ads$4.99
None

Orbit Pulse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart Cubes free?
Smart Cubes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Orbit Pulse free?
Orbit Pulse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Smart Cubes or Orbit Pulse have ads?
Orbit Pulse shows ads; Smart Cubes does not.

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