# Five vs Block Cub

The clearest difference is update cadence: Block Cub at every 2 days against Five's fortnightly. Block Cub also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Five's advantage is ratings volume (57 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Five sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Block Cub sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Block Cub holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Five has 57 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Five ships an update fortnightly, Block Cub every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Five | Block Cub |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/five-o-puzzle-pro/id980762577/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-cub/id6813705324/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **57** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 86.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Curt Stein](https://appshunter.io/developer/290225855) | [Sunny Nagra](https://appshunter.io/developer/914709960) |

## What reviewers say

### Five

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/five-o-puzzle-pro/id980762577)

Arrange number tiles to create sequences that sum to multiples of five. This logic puzzle offers 100 hand-crafted challenges, from easy to expert. Stuck? Get hints or create your own puzzles for endless replayability.

**Highlights:** Number tile arrangement, Sequences sum to multiples of five, 100 hand-crafted puzzles, Hint system, Custom puzzle creation, Crossword-style number challenges

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Removal | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Keeps mind sharp
- 🤔 Makes you think
- 👍 Enjoyable and fun
-  addictive
- 💡 Good exercise for the brain

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Challenging to line up numbers
- 🐛 Progress not synced with iCloud
- 🐛 Ads in ad-free version restoration
- 🐛 Too simple (for some)
- 🐛 Higher numbers requested

**Reported bugs**

- Progress not synced with iCloud
- Ad-free restoration issue
- Incorrect level 71
- Incorrect level 85

**Requested features**

- Puzzles with higher numbers
- Fix incorrect levels (71, 85)
- Limit hints
- Add more levels
- Allow screen rotation (landscape/portrait)


### Block Cub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-cub/id6813705324)

Navigate a forest by moving crates to build paths and find routes home. Solve over 100 free puzzles with no timers, lives, or ads. Explore detailed woodland scenes and enjoy optional expansions.

**Highlights:** Move crates to build steps, Find woodland routes, 100 free puzzles, No timers, lives, or ads, Explore map overview, Optional expansion packs

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Frostbound | $2.99 | one-time |
| Clockwork Canopy | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Five free?

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

### Is Block Cub free?

Block Cub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Five or Block Cub?

Block Cub is rated higher. Five averages 4.7 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while Block Cub averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Five or Block Cub have ads?

Both Five and Block Cub show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Five or Block Cub?

Five ships an update fortnightly, and Block Cub every 2 days. Most recently, Five was updated on October 22, 2026 and Block Cub on October 25, 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.*