kubic vs Glyph by MasQ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
kubic
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.
- 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
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***** #1 Puzzle Game in over 20 Countries! ***** ***** "This quirky puzzle game bends the limits of space and reality to make you create structures that, in theory, should be impossible to replicate." - Pocket Gamer 8/10 ***** ***** "As soothing as it is challenging, this grown-up puzzler opened our minds. Time flew by as we recreated sculpture after sculpture in increasingly difficult configurations. The game’s 3D graphics invite focus and sharpen problem-solving skills, making it an entertaining brain-builder. M.C. Escher would be impressed by the twisty, physics-defying structures." - App Store Notes ***** kubic is a unique optical illusion puzzle game based on M.C. Escher's art, impossible objects and other geometric designs. The object is to construct the goal configuration from a number of pieces. Presented in a simple, clean design and minimalistic art, kubic is a premium game with over 60 escher-esque puzzles. When you click on a piece, it pops to the front-most layer, and may overlap other pieces. When you combine the pieces, they do not merge. If there are extra pieces, you may hide them behind the others. You can also lock layers and drag pieces without changing their layer order. You can also use two finger pinch to zoom in and out and drag the view for a better control. If you are stuck on a puzzle you can simply skip it and re-visit at a later time. Rest assured, all puzzles can be solved but beware, some puzzles are hard! Just take your time...Tip: It helps to plan ahead and build figures from back to front. If you truly get stuck, there is a in-game hint system. You can use it to get started or even get the whole puzzle solved. Levels divided in 6 groups: • Ocean - "2D" Shapes are basically two-dimensional arrangements. • Desert - "3D" Shapes appear to be three-dimensional, but remember to think in two dimensions. • Mountain - "Convex/Concave" These optical illusions are inspired by Escher's famous "Convex and Concave" lithograph. • Sky - "Up/Down" These optical illusions are inspired by the Penrose Triangle featured in Escher's lithograph "Waterfall”. • Escher - Based on letter designs that spell out MC ESCHER. • Print - Based on the printable magazine version of Convex-Concave puzzles. Kubic is localized and supports 12 languages including English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish Game supports iCloud for progress syncing between devices. Convex Concave puzzles from the Heaven and Earth game are included with permission. The puzzles were designed by Scott Kim, Puzzlemaster (scottkim.com), and the Heaven & Earth team. Enjoy!
Glyph by MasQ
Challenge your mind with three addictive word and number puzzles. Compete solo to sharpen your skills or go head-to-head against players worldwide in fast-paced matches. Prove your mastery and climb the global leaderboard.
- Three addictive puzzle games
- Word and number challenges
- Solo practice mode
- Head-to-head multiplayer
- Global leaderboard and ranking
- Offline play supported
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Glyph – A popular collection of word & number titles. For all the puzzle fiends with a craving for proving they're the best, challenge your mind with three addictive puzzle games, each designed to test different skills, either letters or numbers oriented. Play solo to sharpen your skills or compete head-to-head against players worldwide. Three Different Puzzles: Chainlink - Solve compound word puzzles by finding the missing links in a chain. e.g. BATTLE + S___ = BATTLESHIP, then SHIP + Y___ = SHIPYARD. Each puzzle is a ladder of six connected compound words, and you're racing to solve it the fastest. Can you complete the chain before your opponent does? Letterbox - Draft letters, build words, outsmart your opponent. Take turns selecting letters to form a shared pool, then race to form the longest word from the collection. Every pick matters. Strategy meets vocabulary in this tactical word duel. Deadeye - Hit the target number using six random numbers and basic math operations. You have 60 seconds to find the solution, or get as close as possible. Precision and speed are rewarded. Miss the mark, and your opponent takes the win. Two Different Modes: - Solo Mode: Perfect your skills and refine your craft. Every game sharpens your mind for H2H games. Offline play is supported. - H2H Mode: Go live against real players in fast-paced 1v1 matches. Win to gain ELO points and rise through the ranks. Lose, and watch your rating drop. From Newbie to Sorcerer, prove you're the best. Custom ELO System: Earn your place on the global leaderboard. Your ELO rating reflects your true skill across each of the three games. Climb the ranks, unlock prestigious titles, and cement your legacy as a Glyph champion. No pay-to-win. Just pure skill. Download Glyph and begin your ascent.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Glyph by MasQ at 5.0 against kubic's 4.4. Glyph by MasQ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). kubic's advantage is ratings volume (245 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price and device support 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
Both are free to download. kubic sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Glyph by MasQ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Glyph by MasQ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: kubic has 245 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
kubic ships an update every 2 months, Glyph by MasQ every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | kubic | Glyph by MasQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (245 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 38.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 245 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 383 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Pixel Envision Ltd. | Esvaran Selvaganapathy Arun |
Customer experience
kubic
Glyph by MasQ
Bugs and requests
kubic
Reported bugs
5 issues- 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
5 requests- Fix tile placement issues
- Improve difficulty curve
- Option to rotate puzzles
- Option to lock in pieces
- Dark mode for night play
Glyph by MasQ
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
kubic
- 10 Hints$0.99
- No Ads$1.99
- 25 Hints$1.99
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- 50 Hints$2.99
- 100 Hints$3.99
Glyph by MasQ
No in-app purchases









