Comparison

Unity 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

Unity

Engage in a 2D side-scrolling jump action shooting game where you must defeat eight bosses. Master brilliant jump mechanics, including double jumps, and utilize eight different shots. Compete for high scores and ranks online, and unlock new challenges.

Highlights
  • 2D side-scrolling jump action
  • Defeat eight bosses
  • Brilliant jump mechanics
  • Double jump capability
  • Eight different shots
  • Internet Ranking competition
  • In-game shop for items
Features
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This game is recommended for 2D side-scrolling jump action shooting game fan! Unity-chan's objective is to defeat the eight boss. In support Internet Ranking, you can compete in the Unity-chan's Action Shooting RANKING. ● Simple operation, Let's play this jump action shooting game! ● Let brilliant jump action using the movement keys and jump buttons! ● Jump force changes in the length and press the jump button. you can double jump, the degree of freedom that can be highly action! ● Unity-chan would be able to have eight shots. ● It is okay in the jump action shooting game beginner, you can get used to operation in order from a simple stage! ● The game as the second half, high technique is required! It is time to show your techniques! ● You can shop at the point where accumulated in the game play! And get the useful items! ● Last stage in the world is a boss battle! ● When defeat the eight boss, new boss will appeared!! ● Given a rank by score earned in each stage. Let's aim at "ALL S RANK"! ● Given a grade to a player from the evaluation of the stage you have ever played! Let's aim to "十段"! ● You can play the stage Once Played any number of times re-challenge! Many times trying to acquire a further high score by playing. ● If you are compatible Internet Ranking, It is hot high score competition with rival! Let's show your action technique in the world! ● You can also give the difference to other players by clearing the high difficulty daily stage! ● You will get the trophy by specific conditions are met! Also get further bonus points! ● Enjoy the character voice of "UNITY-CHAN", "ASSET-SAN" and other Cast Mafuyu Hiiragi :UNITY-CHAN and other Megumu Morino :ASSET-SAN and other This content is provided in the "unity-chan license". http://unity-chan.com/download/license.html

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

Unity4 screens
PHOTON³ (PhotonCube)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Unity at none against PHOTON³ (PhotonCube)'s 3. Unity also leads on ratings volume (30 vs 4) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Unity asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Unity against 5.0 for PHOTON³ (PhotonCube). That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Unity has 30 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Unity's written reviews are positive against 100% of PHOTON³ (PhotonCube)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Unity ships an update every 28 months, PHOTON³ (PhotonCube) every 38 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Unity versus PHOTON³ (PhotonCube): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnityPHOTON³ (PhotonCube)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (30 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews94.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings30 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 28 months — betterEvery 38 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size179 MB201 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMasaya MukaeSMILEAXE Co.,Ltd.

Customer experience

Unity

All ratings30 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive94.0%
Neutral1.5%
Negative4.5%

PHOTON³ (PhotonCube)

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

Bugs and requests

Unity

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Massive lag in the game
  • Jump misjudgments

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add more English instructions
  • Implement a sound test option
  • Consider a paid version or donation system
  • Add more content or a sequel
  • Add Moe Potions
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  • Update the game this year

PHOTON³ (PhotonCube)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Unity

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 Unity free?
Unity 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, Unity or PHOTON³ (PhotonCube)?
PHOTON³ (PhotonCube) is rated higher. Unity averages 4.9 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while PHOTON³ (PhotonCube) averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Unity or PHOTON³ (PhotonCube) have ads?
Neither Unity nor PHOTON³ (PhotonCube) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Unity or PHOTON³ (PhotonCube)?
Unity ships an update every 28 months, and PHOTON³ (PhotonCube) every 38 months. Most recently, Unity was updated on October 15, 2026 and PHOTON³ (PhotonCube) on September 30, 2026.

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