Comparison

EMBER vs CubeTapper

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

Head to head
About

EMBER

A one-tap space climber where players leap between worlds, timing jumps to stay ahead of encroaching darkness. Master perfect landings to build streaks and achieve higher scores in procedurally generated environments with unique hazards.

Highlights
  • One-tap controls
  • Handmade worlds and events
  • Perfect-landing streaks
  • Collectible skins
  • Full haptic feedback
  • Unlockable new events
Features
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Tap to leap from planet to planet, time each jump so you land perfectly, and keep going until the darkness catches you. Every perfect landing builds a streak, every streak lifts the score, and every run reaches a little higher than the one before. The sky is never the same twice. Skirt the pull of a black hole, cross the glare of a dying sun, ride out a comet storm, and find what waits inside the fog. New events unlock as you climb, and each one changes how you play. WHAT YOU'LL FIND - One-tap controls that take a minute to learn and a long time to master - Handmade worlds and events, each with its own hazards and rhythm - Perfect-landing streaks that reward timing over reflexes - Shields and guides to bank for the run that matters - A hangar of skins to collect and ride - Full haptic feedback EMBER is free to play. Optional shard packs and a one-time remove-ads purchase are available.

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

EMBER4 screens
CubeTapper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CubeTapper at daily against EMBER's every 2 weeks. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. EMBER sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and CubeTapper sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for EMBER against 5.0 for CubeTapper. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EMBER ships an update every 2 weeks, CubeTapper daily. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
EMBER versus CubeTapper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEMBERCubeTapper
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB21 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperNOAH FRIEDRICH BREITHAUPTKirk Dickey

Customer experience

EMBER

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

CubeTapper

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

EMBER

One-time3
  • 1000 Shards$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • 5000 Shards$4.99
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 EMBER free?
EMBER is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CubeTapper free?
CubeTapper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, EMBER or CubeTapper?
EMBER and CubeTapper are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do EMBER or CubeTapper have ads?
Both EMBER and CubeTapper show ads.
Which is updated more often, EMBER or CubeTapper?
EMBER ships an update every 2 weeks, and CubeTapper daily. Most recently, EMBER was updated on October 11, 2026 and CubeTapper on October 6, 2026.

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