Comparison

25 (game) vs kubic

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

Head to head
About

25 (game)

A unique puzzle game that blends sliding block mechanics with match-3 elements. Merge numbered blocks to level up, but strategically remove red blocks to avoid obstacles. Challenge yourself to achieve the highest score in this engaging experience.

Highlights
  • Sliding block mechanics
  • Match-3 gameplay
  • Numbered block merging
  • Red block removal
  • High score challenges
Features
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Merge the blocks, level up, but beware of the red blocks in this puzzle game for you! How to play? When you swipe the screen, all the blocks move together in that direction. Try to push blocks with the same number together to level up. But beware of the blocking red blocks! Try to get three or more of them next to each other, to remove them. '25' is the perfect marriage between a sliding block puzzle game and a match-3 game. So tell me, what is your highest score? @BartBonte

About

kubic

This optical illusion puzzle game challenges players to construct impossible structures inspired by M.C. Escher's art. With a clean design and minimalistic graphics, it offers over 60 mind-bending puzzles across various geometric and spatial themes. Features include layer locking, zoom, and an in-game hint system to aid progression.

Highlights
  • Optical illusion puzzles
  • M.C. Escher inspired designs
  • Geometric and impossible objects
  • Layer locking and manipulation
  • Zoom and view controls
  • In-game hint system
  • Progress syncing via iCloud
Features
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***** #1 Puzzle Game in over 20 Countries! ***** ***** "This quirky puzzle game bends the limits of space and reality to make you create structures that, in theory, should be impossible to replicate." - Pocket Gamer 8/10 ***** ***** "As soothing as it is challenging, this grown-up puzzler opened our minds. Time flew by as we recreated sculpture after sculpture in increasingly difficult configurations. The game’s 3D graphics invite focus and sharpen problem-solving skills, making it an entertaining brain-builder. M.C. Escher would be impressed by the twisty, physics-defying structures." - App Store Notes ***** kubic is a unique optical illusion puzzle game based on M.C. Escher's art, impossible objects and other geometric designs. The object is to construct the goal configuration from a number of pieces. Presented in a simple, clean design and minimalistic art, kubic is a premium game with over 60 escher-esque puzzles. When you click on a piece, it pops to the front-most layer, and may overlap other pieces. When you combine the pieces, they do not merge. If there are extra pieces, you may hide them behind the others. You can also lock layers and drag pieces without changing their layer order. You can also use two finger pinch to zoom in and out and drag the view for a better control. If you are stuck on a puzzle you can simply skip it and re-visit at a later time. Rest assured, all puzzles can be solved but beware, some puzzles are hard! Just take your time...Tip: It helps to plan ahead and build figures from back to front. If you truly get stuck, there is a in-game hint system. You can use it to get started or even get the whole puzzle solved. Levels divided in 6 groups: • Ocean - "2D" Shapes are basically two-dimensional arrangements. • Desert - "3D" Shapes appear to be three-dimensional, but remember to think in two dimensions. • Mountain - "Convex/Concave" These optical illusions are inspired by Escher's famous "Convex and Concave" lithograph. • Sky - "Up/Down" These optical illusions are inspired by the Penrose Triangle featured in Escher's lithograph "Waterfall”. • Escher - Based on letter designs that spell out MC ESCHER. • Print - Based on the printable magazine version of Convex-Concave puzzles. Kubic is localized and supports 12 languages including English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish Game supports iCloud for progress syncing between devices. Convex Concave puzzles from the Heaven and Earth game are included with permission. The puzzles were designed by Scott Kim, Puzzlemaster (scottkim.com), and the Heaven & Earth team. Enjoy!

Screenshots

25 (game)4 screens
kubic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 25 (game) at 88% against kubic's 36%. 25 (game) also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4). kubic's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (245 vs 22). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. 25 (game) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and kubic sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

25 (game) holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: kubic has 245 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of 25 (game)'s written reviews are positive against 36% of kubic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

25 (game) ships an update every 7 months, kubic every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
25 (game) versus kubic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter25 (game)kubic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (22 ratings) — better4.4 (245 ratings)
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews — better36.4% of reviews
Number of ratings22245 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB383 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBart BONTEPixel Envision Ltd.

Customer experience

25 (game)

All ratings22 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

kubic

All ratings245 ratings
Positive82.9%
Neutral6.5%
Negative10.6%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral15.2%
Negative48.5%

Bugs and requests

25 (game)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

kubic

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Tiles not sticking correctly
  • App won't launch offline
  • App won't load/crashes on launch
  • In-app purchase attempts forced
  • Bug with in-app purchase activation

Requested features

5 requests
  • Fix tile placement issues
  • Improve difficulty curve
  • Option to rotate puzzles
  • Option to lock in pieces
  • Dark mode for night play

In-app purchases

1 purchases

25 (game)

One-time1
  • No ads$2.49
5 purchases

kubic

One-time5
  • 10 Hints$0.99
  • No Ads$1.99
  • 25 Hints$1.99
Show 2 more
  • 50 Hints$2.99
  • 100 Hints$3.99

Questions

Is 25 (game) free?
25 (game) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is kubic free?
kubic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 25 (game) or kubic?
25 (game) is rated higher. 25 (game) averages 4.8 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while kubic averages 4.4 from 245 ratings.
Do 25 (game) or kubic have ads?
Both 25 (game) and kubic show ads.
Which is updated more often, 25 (game) or kubic?
25 (game) ships an update every 7 months, and kubic every 2 months. Most recently, 25 (game) was updated on September 8, 2026 and kubic on September 9, 2026.

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