Comparison

Space Cannon OG vs PHOTON³ (PhotonCube)

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

Head to head
About

Space Cannon OG

Engage in an interstellar battle against incoming red circular threats. Utilize your blue cannon to defend space and eliminate all targets.

Highlights
  • Defend against red circular objects
  • Shoot with a blue cannon
  • Space combat gameplay
  • Simple arcade action
Features
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Download Space Cannon now to join the fight against red circular objects. Shoot 'em down in space with your blue cannon!

About

PHOTON³ (PhotonCube)

A unique puzzle game where players manipulate light beams to solve challenges. Use "Reflect," "Combine," and "Split" to direct seven colored lights to their matching goals across over 50 stages. Requires basic knowledge of light science and creative thinking.

Highlights
  • Reflect, Combine, and Split light beams
  • Direct seven colored light beams
  • Solve over 50 puzzle stages
  • Stage editing functionality
  • Play user-created stages via QB codes
  • Unlock all stages and features
Features
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Photon Cube is a unique puzzle game utilizing the function of light. "Reflect" "Combine" "Split" "Lift" "Carry" "Turn" "Push" Direct seven colored light beams! The stage is cleared when all lights are directed to their colored goals! What you need to clear the 50 plus stages is just a little knowledge on the science of "light". And an "infinite imagination"! Price: - App body: (free) ** Some paid content is available. Please be sure to check the terms of use when using it. Not purchased: - You can play up to "Planet 1" of MainStory. - "Stage edit" is not available. - You can play by "QB code" input. ** "QB code" is a stage created by other people in "stage edit" coded. It is common to all platforms and can be distributed by Twitter and others. ** Up to three "QB codes" can be saved. All stage release ticket: - MainStory's "Planet" will be released and will be able to play. Stage edit function Open ticket: - "Stage Edit" will be available. - It becomes possible to save three or more "QB codes". All opening tickets: - "Release of all stages" "Stage Edit" will be able to play. ** It is a profitable pack.

Screenshots

Space Cannon OG3 screens
PHOTON³ (PhotonCube)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PHOTON³ (PhotonCube) at 100% against Space Cannon OG's 41%. PHOTON³ (PhotonCube) also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.4). Space Cannon OG's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 38 months). On price, ads and device support 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. PHOTON³ (PhotonCube) sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Space Cannon OG asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PHOTON³ (PhotonCube) holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Cannon OG has 478 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Space Cannon OG's written reviews are positive against 100% of PHOTON³ (PhotonCube)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Space Cannon OG ships an update every 2 months, PHOTON³ (PhotonCube) every 38 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Space Cannon OG versus PHOTON³ (PhotonCube): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpace Cannon OGPHOTON³ (PhotonCube)
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (478 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings478 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 38 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB201 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOGMobi LLCSMILEAXE Co.,Ltd.

Customer experience

Space Cannon OG

All ratings478 ratings
Positive59.0%
Neutral4.6%
Negative36.4%
Written reviews207 reviews
Positive40.6%
Neutral4.8%
Negative54.6%

PHOTON³ (PhotonCube)

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Space Cannon OG

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game crashes when touching the screen
  • App closes immediately after launching

Requested features

2 requests
  • Update the game to fix crashes
  • Improve stability and reliability

PHOTON³ (PhotonCube)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Space Cannon OG

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

PHOTON³ (PhotonCube)

One-time3
  • "Stage Edit" open ticket.$0.99
  • All stages open ticket.$1.99
  • Full feature open ticket.$2.99

Questions

Is Space Cannon OG free?
Space Cannon OG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PHOTON³ (PhotonCube) free?
PHOTON³ (PhotonCube) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Space Cannon OG or PHOTON³ (PhotonCube)?
PHOTON³ (PhotonCube) is rated higher. Space Cannon OG averages 3.4 out of 5 from 478 ratings, while PHOTON³ (PhotonCube) averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Space Cannon OG or PHOTON³ (PhotonCube) have ads?
Neither Space Cannon OG nor PHOTON³ (PhotonCube) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Space Cannon OG or PHOTON³ (PhotonCube)?
Space Cannon OG ships an update every 2 months, and PHOTON³ (PhotonCube) every 38 months. Most recently, Space Cannon OG was updated on October 20, 2026 and PHOTON³ (PhotonCube) on October 15, 2026.

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