Comparison

CUBOOM vs Block Forge

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

Head to head
About

CUBOOM

A relaxing block puzzle game where you fill rows and columns on an 8x8 grid to score points. Enjoy satisfying combos and a variety of block shapes with no time limit. Play offline at your own pace.

Highlights
  • 8x8 grid block puzzle
  • Satisfying combo system
  • 45 unique block shapes
  • No time limit gameplay
  • Fully offline play
  • Charming cartoon visuals
Features
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CUBOOM is an easy-to-learn, hard-to-put-down block puzzle game. 【HOW TO PLAY】 Drag blocks from the tray onto an 8×8 grid. Fill a complete row or column to clear it and score points. Each round refreshes 3 random pieces — no time limit, play at your own pace. 【SATISFYING COMBO SYSTEM】 Clear multiple rows and columns in a single placement to trigger a COMBO chain! Multipliers send your score soaring, making every chain feel incredibly rewarding. 【TONS OF BLOCK SHAPES】 From single tiles to complex 5-cell pieces — 45 unique shapes keep every session fresh. Plan your board strategically to set new high scores. 【SIMPLE YET DEEP】 Rules take a minute to learn, but true mastery requires foresight and planning. Perfect for players of all ages — ideal for commutes, breaks, or winding down. 【FEATURES】 • Charming cartoon visuals with smooth clear animations • COMBO chain effects with satisfying particle explosions • Local high score tracking — compete with yourself • Fully offline, no internet required • Independent volume controls for SFX and BGM Challenge your high score — let the blocks explode!

About

Block Forge

Features
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Can you clear the board before it fills up? Block Forge challenges your mind with 7 unique game modes — from lightning-fast Blitz to strategic Campaign puzzles. Place blocks, clear lines, and master the forge. GAME MODES: The Forge — Classic endless block puzzle Blitz — Race against the clock Survival — Hold the line as long as you can Shrink — The grid gets smaller every move Cascade — Chain reactions for massive points Alchemy — Elemental target puzzles Campaign — 100+ handcrafted levels Puzzle -- 100+ Puzzle levels FEATURES: Daily contracts & rewards Global leaderboards Unlock block themes & visual styles Offline play — no internet needed Premium Pass for extra rewards Simple to learn. Impossible to master.

Screenshots

CUBOOM3 screens
Block Forge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CUBOOM at none against Block Forge's 4. Block Forge's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence 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. Block Forge sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. CUBOOM asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CUBOOM ships an update every 9 days, Block Forge every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CUBOOM versus Block Forge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCUBOOMBlock Forge
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size147 MB165 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFORWARD SILVER LTDBilge Emine KURT

In-app purchases

None

CUBOOM

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Block Forge

One-time4
  • 80 Crystals$0.99
  • 200 Crystals$1.99
  • 500 Crystals$4.99
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  • 1200 Crystals$9.99

Questions

Is CUBOOM free?
CUBOOM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Block Forge free?
Block Forge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CUBOOM or Block Forge have ads?
CUBOOM shows ads; Block Forge does not.
Which is updated more often, CUBOOM or Block Forge?
CUBOOM ships an update every 9 days, and Block Forge every 2 weeks. Most recently, CUBOOM was updated on October 7, 2026 and Block Forge on October 8, 2026.

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