# Shadowmatic vs CUBIC MAZES

The clearest difference is price: CUBIC MAZES at Free against Shadowmatic's $3.99. CUBIC MAZES also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 11.0). Shadowmatic's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 39). On ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

CUBIC MAZES is free to download; Shadowmatic costs $3.99 up front. Shadowmatic sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and CUBIC MAZES sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shadowmatic holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shadowmatic has 2.1K ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Shadowmatic's written reviews are positive against 67% of CUBIC MAZES's.

Shadowmatic ships an update every 2 months, CUBIC MAZES every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shadowmatic | CUBIC MAZES |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowmatic/id775888026/reviews)** | [4.2 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubic-mazes/id1205612123/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | **85.8% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#49** | — |
| Size | 388 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TRIADA Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/775888029) | [takuya ori](https://appshunter.io/developer/449472183) |

## What reviewers say

### Shadowmatic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowmatic/id775888026)

**Currently charting:** #49 Top Paid · Family, #125 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

Rotate abstract objects in a spotlight to cast recognizable silhouettes. Explore unique environments with captivating music and stunning visuals. Discover unexpected shapes and solve mind-bending puzzles.

**Highlights:** Rotate abstract objects, Create recognizable silhouettes, Stunning visuals, Relaxing gameplay, Unique thematic environments, Assistant button for hints

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of 20 Hint-Points | $0.99 | one-time |
| "Other Worlds" chapter | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 50 Hint-Points | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 150 Hint-Points | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 500 Hint-Points | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Unique and creative gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and calming experience
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visuals
- 🧠 Challenging puzzles that exercise the mind
- 🎶 Soothing background music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Precision issues with controls, especially for complex puzzles
- 🤔 Unclear objectives at times, making it difficult to understand what the desired solution is
- ⏱️ Frustration when getting stuck on a puzzle for a long time
- 👀 Difficult for left-handed players due to the positioning of the controls

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes on certain devices, especially newer iPad models
- Progress not saving properly, causing players to lose progress

**Requested features**

- More levels and new puzzle types to keep the game fresh
- Ability to save progress and resume puzzles
- Option to mirror the game screen for left-handed players
- Hints that provide more useful guidance, not just the final solution


### CUBIC MAZES

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubic-mazes/id1205612123)

Navigate intricate 3D mazes by shifting between faces and climbing stairs to reach the goal. Explore new passages by moving onto different sides of the cube. This puzzle adventure offers enchanting visuals and over 40 challenging stages.

**Highlights:** 3D cube maze navigation, Face shifting mechanics, Stair climbing movement, Over 40 stages, Hint system, Relaxing ambience

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| UPGRADE | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shadowmatic free?

Shadowmatic costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is CUBIC MAZES free?

CUBIC MAZES is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shadowmatic or CUBIC MAZES?

Shadowmatic is rated higher. Shadowmatic averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while CUBIC MAZES averages 4.2 from 39 ratings.

### Do Shadowmatic or CUBIC MAZES have ads?

Neither Shadowmatic nor CUBIC MAZES shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shadowmatic or CUBIC MAZES?

Shadowmatic ships an update every 2 months, and CUBIC MAZES every 2 weeks. Most recently, Shadowmatic was updated on September 30, 2026 and CUBIC MAZES on September 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*