# Unity vs PHOTON³ (PhotonCube)

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.

Both are free to download. PHOTON³ (PhotonCube) sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Unity asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Unity | PHOTON³ (PhotonCube) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unity-chans-action-shooting/id974365259/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photon-photoncube/id1448963883/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 94.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 28 months** | Every 38 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 179 MB | 201 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Masaya Mukae](https://appshunter.io/developer/693810790) | [SMILEAXE Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/398957262) |

## What reviewers say

### Unity

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unity-chans-action-shooting/id974365259)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Very fun and enjoyable
- 🎮 High replay value
- 💡 Well-made for a free game
- ✨ High quality and detailed
- 🕹️ Good controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional jump misjudgments
- 🤔 Unclear shop items
- 🗣️ Voice acting can be loud
- 🐌 Game lag reported
- ❓ Some elements feel out of place

**Reported bugs**

- Massive lag in the game
- Jump misjudgments

**Requested features**

- 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


### PHOTON³ (PhotonCube)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photon-photoncube/id1448963883)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| "Stage Edit" open ticket. | $0.99 | one-time |
| All stages open ticket. | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full feature open ticket. | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*