# Cube Match vs The Istrys

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Istrys at 51% against Cube Match's 0%. The Istrys also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and ads (none vs shown). Cube Match's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Istrys sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Cube Match asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Istrys holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Istrys has 733 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Cube Match's written reviews are positive against 51% of The Istrys's.

Cube Match ships an update every 7 months, The Istrys monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cube Match | The Istrys |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-match/id903016338/reviews) | **[4.7 (733 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-istrys/id1324155284/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **733** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **50.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 7 MB | 148 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Kevin White](https://appshunter.io/developer/317741855) | [Match 2 LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/591937406) |

## What reviewers say

### Cube Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-match/id903016338)

A tile-matching puzzle game where players clear cubes with identical images. Cubes can only be matched if they have two adjacent sides free. Aim to clear all cubes as quickly as possible.

**Highlights:** Tile-matching puzzle gameplay, Clear cubes with same images, Match cubes with two adjacent sides free, Fast-paced clearing challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### The Istrys

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-istrys/id1324155284)

Experience a collection of 3D match-2 puzzle games. Enjoy various single-player modes, co-op, and versus play. New puzzles are unlocked with a subscription.

**Highlights:** 3D match-2 puzzle gameplay, 17+ singleplayer modes, Co-op and versus modes, Collection of 40+ puzzles, New puzzles via subscription

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Istrys Plus Subscription. | $3.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Relaxing and calming
- 👍 Engaging and addictive gameplay
- 💡 Variety of game modes
- 🧠 Helps with memory and cognition

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Lack of updates and new content
- 🤨 Subscription model not worth it
- 🐛 Orientation issues and app crashes
- 🙅‍♀️ No Apple Pencil support

**Reported bugs**

- App freezing and not loading games
- Broken game modes (e.g. Dinostry)
- Orientation issues after updates

**Requested features**

- Option to purchase games individually
- Ability to see previous scores
- Customizable art styles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cube Match free?

Cube Match is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Istrys free?

The Istrys is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cube Match or The Istrys?

The Istrys is rated higher. Cube Match averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while The Istrys averages 4.7 from 733 ratings.

### Do Cube Match or The Istrys have ads?

Cube Match shows ads; The Istrys does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cube Match or The Istrys?

Cube Match ships an update every 7 months, and The Istrys monthly. Most recently, Cube Match was updated on October 5, 2026 and The Istrys on October 14, 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.*