Comparison

Project vs Cub8

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Project

Experience an innovative music game where every tap triggers original electronic sounds. Engage in rhythm gameplay with unique multi-track challenges, diverse music styles, and customizable characters. Compete with friends and players worldwide in this visually rich experience.

Highlights
  • Rhythm gameplay with real-time pronunciation
  • Original independent electronic music
  • Multi-track music challenges
  • Diverse and updated music styles
  • Customizable characters and skins
  • Global player competition
  • Potential visual improvement for amblyopia
Features
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Project: Muse brings music beyond listening, making every encounter meaningful. Play a wide variety of electronic music, meet characters with distinct personalities, watch them grow, and explore their personal spaces. Follow the notes at your fingertips and discover more to enjoy on a journey shared with music and characters. 【Awards & Recognition】 Recognized by the App Store with the honors “Best Chinese Indie Game” and “Best Music Rhythm.” 【Bring Music to Your Fingertips】 Every note responds to your touch in real time. Tap along with the beat and feel the melody come alive. Whether you prefer to enjoy the music at your own pace or challenge yourself with precise rhythm gameplay, there is a way to play that suits you. 【A Diverse Electronic Music Library】 Explore over 200 electronic tracks spanning a variety of styles. Most tracks are created by independent musicians from around the world. The game has featured collaborations with artists including ColBreakz, Blaver, KODOMOi, Akako Hinami, Yan Dongwei, and Sheng Yunze, with more music added over time. 【More Ways to Play】 Alongside the classic rhythm gameplay, try Piano Mode and Prism Mode for different ways to play and experience the music. Take on higher difficulties and beat your personal best. 【Meet Your Favorite Characters】 Meet over 40 characters, each with a distinct personality, and choose from a variety of themed skins. Pick your favorite character and customize their look to make every performance your own. 【Grow Alongside Your Characters】 Develop your favorite characters through the character progression system and discover more as they grow. Beyond mastering tracks, you will have new goals to pursue along the way. 【Explore Character Spaces】 Every character has a personal space of their own. Step inside to get a closer look at their everyday lives and discover more character-related content.

About

Cub8

This is a fast-paced, precision-based rhythm arcade game. Tap to the beat to align cubes and avoid mistakes, with ever-changing mechanics and a striking neon aesthetic. Compete on global leaderboards and unlock customizations.

Highlights
  • Precision-based rhythm gameplay
  • Infinite zooming camera effect
  • 8 unique stages with new mechanics
  • Minimalist neon aesthetic
  • Immersive electronic soundtrack
  • Global leaderboards
  • Customization and upgrades
Features
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Cub8 – A Hypnotic Precision Rhythm Challenge Tap with precision. Rotate cubes with the beat. Enter the infinite loop. Cub8 is a mesmerizing, fast-paced, and precision-based rhythm arcade game that will put your focus and reflexes to the ultimate test. One mistake and it’s game over! With a striking neon aesthetic, ever-changing mechanics, and a seamless, infinite zooming effect, Cub8 creates a one-of-a-kind arcade experience that feels both hypnotic and high-stakes. Can you master the beat and survive through all 8 stages? How to Play Tap on the beat to activate the hydraulic press when the cube is perfectly aligned with the hole. If you miss even once, the game ends! With each 10 successful presses, you enter a new stage with fresh music, new mechanics, and increased intensity. The further you go, the more challenging it becomes—adapt fast or fail! Features Precision-Based Rhythm Gameplay – No “Perfect” or “Good” timing—either you hit it or you lose! Never-Ending Zoom – The camera dynamically zooms into the next cube after every press, creating a fluid, infinite loop. 8 Unique Stages – Each stage introduces new mechanics, including: - Hazard Cubes that redirect movement - Fake Cubes that try to trick you - More surprises as you progress! Minimalist, Neon Aesthetic – A striking visual style with dynamic colors for each stage. Immersive Soundtrack – A carefully crafted techno, percussive, and glitchy electronic soundtrack that syncs perfectly with the gameplay. Global Leaderboards – Compete with players worldwide. How far can you go? Customization & Upgrades – Unlock skins for your hydraulic press and power-ups to help you survive longer. Think Fast, Tap Perfectly, and Keep the Loop Going! Cub8 is easy to learn but brutally hard to master—a hypnotic rhythm challenge that will keep you hooked. Download now and see how deep you can go! Best played with headphones for full immersion!

Screenshots

Project4 screens
Cub84 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cub8 at every 3 days against Project's monthly. Cub8 also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Project's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 58). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Project sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Cub8 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Project holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Project has 1.5K ratings behind it against 58, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Project's written reviews are positive against 63% of Cub8's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Project ships an update monthly, Cub8 every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Project versus Cub8: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProjectCub8
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.5K ratings) — better4.3 (58 ratings)
Positive reviews72.4% of reviews — better62.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1.5K — better58
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size985 MB200 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperRinzz Co. Ltd.Ricardo Mendonca

Customer experience

Project

All ratings1,492 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral4.1%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews250 reviews
Positive72.4%
Neutral12.4%
Negative15.2%

Cub8

All ratings51 ratings
Positive84.3%
Neutral5.9%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

Project

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Levels/songs getting locked after updates
  • Inconsistent note registration on 4-lane sections
  • SOS feature not working as intended
  • Progress/data loss after reinstalling the app

Requested features

4 requests
  • Practice mode for individual song sections
  • More frequent content updates
  • Ability to restore previously purchased content
  • Improved calibration and note detection

Cub8

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Project

One-time10
  • New Journey - Coins Pack$0.99
  • Green Light - Package A$0.99
  • New Player Bonus$0.99
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  • Unlimited Energy$1.99
  • The Holy Night Expedition$2.99
  • Lucky Snowy Cloud Nation$2.99
  • Forest Rhapsody$2.99
  • Journey To Another World$2.99
  • On The Way - Coins Pack$3.99
  • VIP PACK$5.99
4 purchases

Cub8

One-time4
  • 200 Quantum Orbs$1.99
  • Cub8+$3.99
  • 500 Quantum Orbs$3.99
Show 1 more
  • 1300 Quantum Orbs$7.99

Questions

Is Project free?
Project is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cub8 free?
Cub8 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Project or Cub8?
Project is rated higher. Project averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Cub8 averages 4.3 from 58 ratings.
Do Project or Cub8 have ads?
Both Project and Cub8 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Project or Cub8?
Project ships an update monthly, and Cub8 every 3 days. Most recently, Project was updated on November 6, 2026 and Cub8 on November 4, 2026.

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