Comparison

25 (game) vs QB

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

QB

Navigate a challenging labyrinth as a cube, solving puzzles with innovative, direction-dependent mechanics. Discover new cube types, each with unique properties, as you progress through over 80 levels. Master strategic thinking to earn stars and unlock a demanding Challenge Mode.

Highlights
  • Labyrinth puzzle in isometric 3D
  • Innovative, direction-dependent gameplay
  • Over 10 colored cubes with individual mechanics
  • 80 levels unlocked via stars
  • Challenge Mode
  • iCloud synchronization
Features
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„Nominated for Best Mobile Game at German Computergames Award 2018" „Nominated for Best Mobile Game at German Developer Award 2018" **** Immerse yourself in the challenging world of QB - A Cube's Tale, a labyrinth puzzle game featuring innovative gameplay that will put your strategic thinking to the test. **** FREEMIUN The first 20 levels of QB - a cube's tale are now free to play. If you enjoy the game feel free to buy the full version and puzzle throw 80+ tricky levels. ---- In QB - a cube's tale, you roll through a total of 80 levels to reach each of the final black cubes. Over the course of the game, new cubes are introduced, each with their own mechanic, which make your journey more difficult. The trick of these colored cubes is: It depends on which direction you enter them. For example, one destroys the field in which you are moving. And before you know it, the goal is unattainable and the level starts again. But do not worry, you can play each level as many times as you like. For example, to find the perfect way, because then up to 3 stars are waiting for you as a reward. With the collected stars new levels are unlocked. So you can skip a level if you have been particularly successful in another. If you have collected at least 190 stars, it gets tricky: Because then you can enter the "Challenge Mode", where you have to solve a number of levels with just a single attempt. Here, your skills in 4 stages with 4 levels of difficulty will be put to the test.   Of course, your progress will be saved in the iCloud so you can continue playing on all your devices. Features: • Labyrinth puzzle in isometric 3D • innovative, direction-dependent gameplay • more than 10 colored cubes with individual mechanics • 80 levels that can be unlocked via collected stars • Challenge Mode • iCloud synchronization QB - a cube's tale is only compatible with devices that have iOS 9 or higher.

Screenshots

25 (game)4 screens
QB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: QB at none against 25 (game)'s shown. QB also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (293 vs 22). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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 QB sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 — 4.8 for 25 (game) against 4.8 for QB. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QB has 293 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of 25 (game)'s written reviews are positive against 91% of QB's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

25 (game) ships an update every 7 months, QB every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
25 (game) versus QB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter25 (game)QB
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (22 ratings)4.8 (293 ratings)
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews91.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings22293 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB96 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBart BONTEStephan Goebel

Customer experience

25 (game)

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

QB

All ratings293 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive91.3%
Neutral2.9%
Negative5.8%

Bugs and requests

25 (game)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

QB

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Game stuck at level 30, cannot progress to level 31
  • Levels remain locked after purchasing full version
  • Challenge levels malfunction after resetting progress
  • Game freezes on level completion with inactive play button
  • Crash on Made with Unity splash screen
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  • Progress reset causes purchase verification loss
  • Swipe controls overshoot or miss single-square movements
  • Unresponsive developer communication regarding issues

Requested features

8 requests
  • Undo/last move button
  • Additional levels beyond 80
  • Landscape mode for tablets
  • Level editor or custom level creation
  • Move counter visibility after earning stars
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  • Control sensitivity adjustment
  • Better developer support/contact options
  • More free levels in demo version

In-app purchases

1 purchases

25 (game)

One-time1
  • No ads$2.49
1 purchases

QB

One-time1
  • Unlock Full Game$3.99

Questions

Is 25 (game) free?
25 (game) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QB free?
QB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 25 (game) or QB?
25 (game) and QB are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 22 and 293 ratings respectively.
Do 25 (game) or QB have ads?
25 (game) shows ads; QB does not.
Which is updated more often, 25 (game) or QB?
25 (game) ships an update every 7 months, and QB every 2 months. Most recently, 25 (game) was updated on September 8, 2026 and QB on September 20, 2026.

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