# kubic vs Glyph by MasQ

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | kubic | Glyph by MasQ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (245 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kubic/id1062903406/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glyph-by-masq/id6758558007/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **245** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 38.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 383 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Pixel Envision Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/444289214) | [Esvaran Selvaganapathy Arun](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873604060) |

## 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


### Glyph by MasQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glyph-by-masq/id6758558007)

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.

**Highlights:** Three addictive puzzle games, Word and number challenges, Solo practice mode, Head-to-head multiplayer, Global leaderboard and ranking, Offline play supported

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is kubic free?

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

### Is Glyph by MasQ free?

Glyph by MasQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, kubic or Glyph by MasQ?

Glyph by MasQ is rated higher. kubic averages 4.4 out of 5 from 245 ratings, while Glyph by MasQ averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do kubic or Glyph by MasQ have ads?

kubic shows ads; Glyph by MasQ does not.

### Which is updated more often, kubic or Glyph by MasQ?

kubic ships an update every 2 months, and Glyph by MasQ every 3 days. Most recently, kubic was updated on November 2, 2026 and Glyph by MasQ on November 5, 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.*