# Cube Xtreme vs The Balance Challenge

The clearest difference is rating: The Balance Challenge at 4.5 against Cube Xtreme's 3.0. The Balance Challenge also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). Cube Xtreme's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cube Xtreme sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and The Balance Challenge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Balance Challenge holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Cube Xtreme ships an update every 4 months, The Balance Challenge every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cube Xtreme | The Balance Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-xtreme/id1075805312/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-balance-challenge/id1307602388/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xllusion Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/981487952) | [Takumi Sato](https://appshunter.io/developer/1243850261) |

## What reviewers say

### Cube Xtreme

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-xtreme/id1075805312)

Navigate a 3D cube through an obstacle course by rotating the screen. Collect gems to unlock upgrades and aim for the highest score. Compete with friends and players worldwide on the leaderboard.

**Highlights:** 3D cube runner gameplay, Screen rotation controls, Obstacle avoidance, Gem collection for upgrades, Global leaderboard, Score sharing

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Crystal +999 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Crystal +4999 | $2.99 | one-time |


### The Balance Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-balance-challenge/id1307602388)

A simple yet addictive game where players tap the left or right side of the screen to collect stars. Missing even one star results in a game over. Challenge your friends to beat your high score.

**Highlights:** Tap left/right screen controls, Collect all stars, Avoid missing stars, Challenge friends' scores, Simple gameplay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cube Xtreme free?

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

### Is The Balance Challenge free?

The Balance Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cube Xtreme or The Balance Challenge?

The Balance Challenge is rated higher. Cube Xtreme averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while The Balance Challenge averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Cube Xtreme or The Balance Challenge have ads?

The Balance Challenge shows ads; Cube Xtreme does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cube Xtreme or The Balance Challenge?

Cube Xtreme ships an update every 4 months, and The Balance Challenge every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cube Xtreme was updated on November 2, 2026 and The Balance Challenge on October 17, 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.*