Comparison

Runalith vs Cube Smash

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

Head to head
About

Runalith

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Runalith is a tactical rune block puzzle built for short sessions and careful score chases. Place pieces on a 9x9 stone tablet, clear rows, columns, and 3x3 cave regions, then keep enough space open for the next draw. Large clears create combos, consecutive clears build streaks, and every move asks you to choose between quick points and long-term board space. Daily Challenge gives every player the same board and piece sequence each day. Boosters are disabled there, so daily scores stay focused on planning. Features: - Clean 9x9 block puzzle rules - Shared Daily Challenge - Endless mode with records, achievements, combos, and streaks - Cosmetic rune themes - Optional rewarded ads for cosmetics and Endless-only continues - No account required

About

Cube Smash

A relaxing 3D puzzle game where you tap to remove matching cubes and clear colorful creations. Enjoy hundreds of unique puzzles with smooth animations and no time limits, playable at your own pace.

Highlights
  • Satisfying color-matching gameplay
  • Beautifully crafted 3D cube creations
  • Relaxing one-tap controls
  • Hundreds of unique puzzles
  • No time limits
  • Offline play
Features
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Cube Smash is a satisfying 3D puzzle game where every tap removes matching cubes, gradually breaking down colorful creations one piece at a time. Simple to play and deeply satisfying to master, every level offers a fresh puzzle wrapped in vibrant visuals and smooth animations. Features • Satisfying color-matching gameplay • Beautifully crafted 3D cube creations • Relaxing one-tap controls • Hundreds of unique puzzles • Fresh mechanics introduced throughout the journey • Smooth animations and rewarding visual effects • No time limits — play at your own pace • Offline play Every level presents a new cube creation waiting to be cleared. Match the right colors, plan the best sequence, and watch each model gradually disappear as every cube is removed. Whether you're looking for a relaxing puzzle game or simply enjoy satisfying gameplay, Cube Smash offers a polished experience that's easy to pick up and hard to put down. Download Cube Smash and start clearing cubes!

Screenshots

Runalith4 screens
Cube Smash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Runalith at none against Cube Smash's 18. Cube Smash's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#96 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Cube Smash sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Runalith asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Runalith versus Cube Smash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunalithCube Smash
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (2.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—44.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—2.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 5 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#96 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB234 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAli SahinCombo Games

In-app purchases

None

Runalith

No in-app purchases

18 purchases

Cube Smash

One-time18
  • Mini Pack$1.99
  • Mini Pack$2.99
  • Mini Pack$3.99
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  • Mini Pack$4.99
  • Mini Pack$5.99
  • Medium Pack$7.99
  • Medium Pack$9.99
  • Large Pack$14.99
  • Large Pack$19.99
  • Large Pack$29.99
  • Mega Pack$39.99
  • Mega Pack$49.99
  • Mega Pack$54.99
  • Mega Pack$59.99
  • Mega Pack$69.99
  • Mega Pack$79.99
  • Mega Pack$99.99
  • Mega Pack$119.99

Questions

Is Runalith free?
Runalith is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cube Smash free?
Cube Smash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Runalith or Cube Smash have ads?
Runalith shows ads; Cube Smash does not.
Which is updated more often, Runalith or Cube Smash?
Runalith ships an update every 5 days, and Cube Smash every 5 days. Most recently, Runalith was updated on October 12, 2026 and Cube Smash on October 16, 2026.

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