Comparison

Rise Up vs Cube Step

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

Head to head
About

Rise Up

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A brilliant test of creativity where every drop counts and every line shapes your success. Dive into a world of fluid dynamics and strategic drawing! Your mission is simple but challenging: find a way to make the heavy boxes rise. By drawing custom shapes within the dashed zones, you create falling water that interacts with the environment. Use the natural force of buoyancy to lift the boxes above the goal line, but be careful—precision is everything. One wrong move could flood the area and drown the brave Explorer. Can you find the perfect balance between rising tides and safety? HOW TO SUCCEED: Draw with Purpose: Sketch shapes inside the designated dash areas to generate water flow. Lift the Cargo: Use the volume of falling water to push the boxes upward using buoyancy. Safety First: Ensure the boxes reach the height requirement without submerging the Explorer. Collect Medals: Optimize your water usage to earn prestigious medals for your achievement booklet.

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Cube Step

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A masterclass in spatial forecasting where a single rushed step could separate victory from defeat. Welcome to a brain-teasing grid world where patience is your greatest weapon and rushing is your undoing. In this beautiful yet demanding logic adventure, you control a collection of charming animal cubes looking for their way home. The rule of the realm is ironclad: first find the solution, then move. Every stage presents a complex maze of traps, shifting tiles, and critical checkpoints. You must mentally map out the entire sequence of directions before taking your very first step. Can you remain calm, analyze the board, and find the perfect path to the end? HOW TO PLAY: Stop and Observe: Do not rush! Study the geometry of the grid and the configuration of hazards before touching the screen. Map the Solution: Use your predictive logic to trace a continuous, safe line from the starting tile to the exit. Execute with Precision: Once you are certain of the path, guide your animal cube step-by-step along the calculated route. Reach the Destination: Arrive safely at the final tile to unlock the next, even more complex cognitive trial.

Screenshots

Rise Up4 screens
Cube Step4 screens

Verdict

The call

Rise Up and Cube Step are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Rise Up versus Cube Step: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRise UpCube Step
PriceFreeFree
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size253 MB126 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer小金 高海洋 祝

In-app purchases

None

Rise Up

No in-app purchases

None

Cube Step

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rise Up free?
Rise Up is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cube Step free?
Cube Step is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rise Up or Cube Step have ads?
Both Rise Up and Cube Step show ads.

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