# Swiped 2 vs Cube Busters

The clearest difference is rating: Cube Busters at 4.8 against Swiped 2's 4.1. Cube Busters also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (14K vs 41). Swiped 2's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Swiped 2 sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Cube Busters sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cube Busters holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube Busters has 14K ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Swiped 2's written reviews are positive against 51% of Cube Busters's.

Swiped 2 ships an update every 11 months, Cube Busters weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Swiped 2 | Cube Busters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiped-2/id837866249/reviews) | **[4.8 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-busters/id6737197130/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 41 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | 34.5% of reviews | **50.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 266 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iGold Technologies Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/309577567) | [Spyke Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1556254491) |

## What reviewers say

### Swiped 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiped-2/id837866249)

Engage in a captivating swipe-based puzzle game with nine distinct modes and exciting gem powers. Create the longest gem chains to achieve high scores, earn daily rewards, and compete globally. Master strategic gameplay across progressively challenging levels.

**Highlights:** Nine game modes, Eight gem powers, Daily challenges, Lucky wheel spins, Free coins, Continuous play mode, Global player rankings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2500 Coins. | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Spins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 Spins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 200 Spins | $2.99 | one-time |


### Cube Busters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-busters/id6737197130)

Engage in a classic block puzzle experience with a charming twist. Place colorful cubes to clear rows and columns while a friendly character offers encouragement. Enjoy daily challenges, social competition, and offline play.

**Highlights:** Animated characters with personality, Clan and ranking system, Offline play supported, Daily challenges, Live events and rewards, Row and column clearing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cube Busters 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cube Busters 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cube Busters 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cube Busters 4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Cube Busters 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cube Busters 6 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Cube Busters 8 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Cube Busters 9 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Cube Busters 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cube Busters 12 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Cube Busters 14 | $13.99 | one-time |
| Cube Busters 15 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Cube Busters 20 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Cube Busters 30 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Cube Busters 40 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Cube Busters 50 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Cube Busters 80 | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Challenging levels
- 👍 Relaxing and makes you think
- 👍 Improved version of Tetris

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Manipulative coin system
- 💰 Too many coins required for second chances
- 💰 Game seems designed to push in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Falsely indicates being out of moves
- Requires payment to progress past certain levels

**Requested features**

- Leaderboards and player stats
- Infinite levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Swiped 2 free?

Swiped 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cube Busters free?

Cube Busters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Swiped 2 or Cube Busters?

Cube Busters is rated higher. Swiped 2 averages 4.1 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Cube Busters averages 4.8 from 14K ratings.

### Do Swiped 2 or Cube Busters have ads?

Neither Swiped 2 nor Cube Busters shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Swiped 2 or Cube Busters?

Swiped 2 ships an update every 11 months, and Cube Busters weekly. Most recently, Swiped 2 was updated on September 19, 2026 and Cube Busters on September 30, 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.*