Comparison

Echo Step vs CubeTapper

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

Head to head
About

Echo Step

Features
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A path that closes behind you. Find the way out with the echo, which copies your every move. [Simple rules, deep play] • White collapses the moment you leave it. • Gold stays safe, every time. • Red takes the whole board with it the moment you leave one. • The echo moves with you, erasing the path alongside you. Trap the echo, or use it? Every stage has a solution that has been verified. Don't be afraid to fail - make your own way through. [Four characters, four abilities] • ANGEL - crosses up to two squares. • ROBOT - turns the block under it gold, so it holds. • GHOST - trades places with its echo. • ALIEN - comes back to life, and picks where. [Features] • Light enough for one hand, in portrait or landscape • Nothing to interrupt you (no forced ads, no sign-up) • 200 stages

About

CubeTapper

A fast-paced puzzle game where you tap groups of three or more matching cubes to clear the board. Achieve higher scores with larger groups and trigger Cube Frenzy for double points and expanded blasts. Unlock rewards and compete on leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Tap groups of three or more matching cubes
  • Cube Frenzy for double points
  • Five instant power-ups
  • Contracts, achievements, and unlockable rewards
  • Multiple leaderboards including Rival Rush
  • Optional rewarded ads for extra life
Features
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CubeTapper is a fast, score-chasing puzzle game built for quick iPhone sessions. Tap groups of three or more matching cubes to clear the board. Bigger groups earn much larger score multipliers, while quick consecutive blasts charge Cube Frenzy for double points and wider shockwaves. Features: - Five colorful cube types and satisfying chain reactions - Cube Frenzy with double points and expanded blasts - Five instant powerups: Time, Bomb, Row Rocket, Shuffle, and Prism - Run contracts, achievements, levels, and unlockable rewards - Daily, weekly, monthly, all-time, mode, and Rival Rush leaderboards - Rival Rush live matching with simulated rival fill when no active player is found - Optional rewarded ads for an extra life - Cosmetic cube finishes, trails, and board frames - Private iCloud progress backup and Restore Purchases support CubeTapper does not contain real-money wagering. Virtual items, coins, rankings, and rewards have no cash value.

Screenshots

Echo Step4 screens
CubeTapper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Echo Step at none against CubeTapper's 4. CubeTapper's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, 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. CubeTapper sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Echo Step asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Echo Step ships an update every 3 weeks, CubeTapper daily. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Echo Step versus CubeTapper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEcho StepCubeTapper
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB21 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJOO HYUN SUNGKirk Dickey

In-app purchases

None

Echo Step

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

CubeTapper

One-time4
  • Full Life Refill$0.99
  • Prism Stack$1.99
  • Powerup Bundle$2.99
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  • Remove Ads Forever$4.99

Questions

Is Echo Step free?
Echo Step is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CubeTapper free?
CubeTapper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Echo Step or CubeTapper have ads?
Both Echo Step and CubeTapper show ads.
Which is updated more often, Echo Step or CubeTapper?
Echo Step ships an update every 3 weeks, and CubeTapper daily. Most recently, Echo Step was updated on November 6, 2026 and CubeTapper on November 6, 2026.

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