# kubic vs 4=10

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 4=10 at 98% against kubic's 36%. 4=10 also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. kubic sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and 4=10 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

4=10 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 4=10 has 2.5K ratings behind it against 245, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of kubic's written reviews are positive against 98% of 4=10's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | kubic | 4=10 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (245 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kubic/id1062903406/reviews) | **[4.9 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/410/id1609871477/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 245 | **2.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 36.4% of reviews | **98.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 383 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pixel Envision Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/444289214) | [Base Exponent ehf.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477881290) |

## What reviewers say

### kubic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kubic/id1062903406)

This optical illusion puzzle game challenges players to construct impossible structures inspired by M.C. Escher's art. With a clean design and minimalistic graphics, it offers over 60 mind-bending puzzles across various geometric and spatial themes. Features include layer locking, zoom, and an in-game hint system to aid progression.

**Highlights:** Optical illusion puzzles, M.C. Escher inspired designs, Geometric and impossible objects, Layer locking and manipulation, Zoom and view controls, In-game hint system, Progress syncing via iCloud

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 25 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50 Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100 Hints | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Original and clever puzzles
- 🧠 Mind-bending challenges
- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- ✨ Well-realized game concept
- 🤔 Puzzles make you think

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Frustrating tile placement
- 📉 Steep difficulty curve
- 💸 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 😩 Stressful user experience
- ⚠️ Ads interrupt gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Tiles not sticking correctly
- App won't launch offline
- App won't load/crashes on launch
- In-app purchase attempts forced
- Bug with in-app purchase activation

**Requested features**

- Fix tile placement issues
- Improve difficulty curve
- Option to rotate puzzles
- Option to lock in pieces
- Dark mode for night play


### 4=10

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/410/id1609871477)

A casual number puzzle game for all ages. Combine four given numbers using basic math operations to reach the target of 10. It offers a relaxing experience that improves mental math skills and number familiarity.

**Highlights:** Combine four numbers to equal 10, Basic math operations, Gradually increasing difficulty, One-handed play, Improves mental math skills, Relaxing and soothing gameplay

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 4≠10 add-on | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and fun
- 🧠 Helps improve math skills
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases
- 💡 Challenging yet relaxing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Some levels too easy
- 🤯 Can get repetitive at times

**Reported bugs**

- None reported

**Requested features**

- Add more difficulty levels
- Introduce new gameplay modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is kubic free?

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

### Is 4=10 free?

4=10 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, kubic or 4=10?

4=10 is rated higher. kubic averages 4.4 out of 5 from 245 ratings, while 4=10 averages 4.9 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do kubic or 4=10 have ads?

kubic shows ads; 4=10 does not.

### Which is updated more often, kubic or 4=10?

kubic ships an update every 2 months, and 4=10 every 2 months. Most recently, kubic was updated on September 9, 2026 and 4=10 on September 20, 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.*
