# Cube Link vs strata

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: strata at none against Cube Link's 15. strata also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Cube Link's advantage is ratings volume (967 vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cube Link sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. strata asks for nothing beyond the download.

strata holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube Link has 967 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cube Link | strata |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (967 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-link-connect-the-dots-3d/id979542745/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strata-block-rush/id6802152075/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **967** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 91.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 77 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Emmanuel Mathis](https://appshunter.io/developer/892041879) | [John Jensen](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785375972) |

## What reviewers say

### Cube Link

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-link-connect-the-dots-3d/id979542745)

Connect same-colored dots without overlapping pipes in this addictive 3D puzzle game. Train your brain with thousands of levels, from beginner to extreme, and enjoy a relaxing, minimalistic experience. Play offline, use hints, and compete with others.

**Highlights:** Connect same-color dots, Thousands of color puzzles, 3D brain-training challenges, Minimalistic design, Time Trial mode, Offline play, Hint system

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| +10 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| +25 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hard 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Master 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hard 2 (6 sides) | $1.99 | one-time |
| +20 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hard 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium 2 (6 sides) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lost Levels | $1.99 | one-time |
| +50 Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| +60 Hints | $3.99 | one-time |
| All-Access Pass | $5.99 | one-time |
| +200 Hints | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Interesting and challenging gameplay
- 👍 Helps train the brain
- 👍 Relaxing and enjoyable experience
- 👍 Great for all ages
- 👍 Visually pleasing design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 💰 Too many ads, even after payment
- 🕹️ Controls can be difficult on smaller screens
- 🎨 Lack of customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzles not registering perfect scores
- Persistent background noise issue
- Ads not clearing properly

**Requested features**

- More levels and puzzles
- Ability to reset progress
- Customizable colors and themes
- Undo/redo functionality


### strata

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strata-block-rush/id6802152075)

A fast-paced block puzzle game where players tap to clear groups of matching blocks. Achieve high scores by creating large combos and using turbo charges to survive escalating speed. Designed for quick, engaging sessions with no waiting times.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced block clearing, Large group combos, Turbo charge mechanics, Quick play sessions, No waiting between games

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cube Link free?

Cube Link is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is strata free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cube Link or strata?

strata is rated higher. Cube Link averages 4.8 out of 5 from 967 ratings, while strata averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Cube Link or strata have ads?

Cube Link shows ads; strata does not.

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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.*