Comparison

Bubble Merge vs Arrow Cube

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

Head to head
About

Bubble Merge

Features
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No timers, no pressure Play one move or fifty. Bubble Merge - Classic waits for you — there's no clock, no energy meter, and no streak guilt-tripping you back. Oddly satisfying merges Drag matching numbers together and watch them combine into bigger ones. The longer the combo, the bigger the score. Endless by design There's no last level to reach and no game over. Keep merging as long as you like and chase a new high score every session. Plays fully offline On a plane, in a tunnel, off the grid? Bubble Merge - Classic runs entirely on your device. No connection required. One-thumb controls Hold a bubble, drag it onto a match, and let go. The whole game plays comfortably with a single thumb. Fair & optional extras Free to play and fun on its own. A one-time tip unlocks themes and removes ads — no pay-to-win, ever.

About

Arrow Cube

Engage in a 3D puzzle game where you tap arrows to release them from a cube. Strategically clear paths and rotate the cube to solve increasingly complex arrow layouts and escape each level. Enjoy a visually engaging experience with customizable color modes.

Highlights
  • Satisfying 3D arrow puzzle gameplay
  • Simple tap controls
  • Varied arrow shapes and maze layouts
  • Logic-testing puzzles
  • Progressive challenges
  • Relaxing gameplay
  • Colorful Mode option
Features
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Arrow Cube: 3D Puzzle Ready for a brain-teasing challenge? Arrow Cube: 3D Puzzle puts you in control of a cube filled with arrows, and every move matters. Your goal is simple: clear all the arrows and find a way out. The controls are easy to learn, but finding the right solution can be surprisingly tricky. How to Play Tap an arrow to release it. If an arrow is blocked, clear the arrows in its way first. Rotate the cube in order to see the layout of the puzzle from different perspectives and discover what is stopping you. Keep tapping until you remove all arrows from the puzzle. What Makes It Different? Arrow Cube: 3D Puzzle puts a fresh spin on the traditional arrow puzzle with a fully 3D layout. Each level has its own arrow shapes and layout, giving you a new challenge to solve every time. Some puzzles are easy to figure out, while others will really make you think. You can also switch to Colorful Mode to enjoy the same puzzles with a more vibrant look. Our Features - Rotate the interactive 3D cube to uncover hidden arrows and find your way out. - Plan your moves and clear arrows in the right order to solve each puzzle. - Challenge yourself with hundreds of unique levels and tricky cube layouts. - Relax with soothing sounds and satisfying puzzle-solving gameplay. - Easy to learn, with increasingly challenging puzzles that test your logic and planning skills. - Progress from easy to harder challenges as you advance through the game. - Play offline and enjoy the game anytime, anywhere. Think, Tap & Escape The further you go, the more challenging the puzzles become. New layouts and tighter spaces turn each level into a brain-teasing challenge, putting your logic to the test. Take your time, plan your moves, and work through each escape puzzle one arrow at a time. Can you clear the cube and make it through every level?

Screenshots

Bubble Merge1 screens
Arrow Cube4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bubble Merge at none against Arrow Cube's 10. Arrow Cube's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads 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. Arrow Cube sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Bubble Merge asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bubble Merge ships an update fortnightly, Arrow Cube every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Bubble Merge versus Arrow Cube: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBubble MergeArrow Cube
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (83 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—83 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB152 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTang SoftwareKUNHAR GAMES LTD

In-app purchases

None

Bubble Merge

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Arrow Cube

One-time10
  • Power Lab$1.99
  • Choose One Small$2.99
  • Boost Factory 2$2.99
Show 7 more
  • Power Lab 2$2.99
  • Fail Offer Pack$5.99
  • Choose One Medium$5.99
  • Remove Ads$7.99
  • Choose One Large$9.99
  • Mega Pack$49.99
  • Seasonal Event$49.99

Questions

Is Bubble Merge free?
Bubble Merge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Arrow Cube free?
Arrow Cube is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bubble Merge or Arrow Cube have ads?
Neither Bubble Merge nor Arrow Cube shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bubble Merge or Arrow Cube?
Bubble Merge ships an update fortnightly, and Arrow Cube every 6 days. Most recently, Bubble Merge was updated on October 31, 2026 and Arrow Cube on October 31, 2026.

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