# CubePaintAR vs Twister Air

The clearest difference is rating: Twister Air at 3.0 against CubePaintAR's 2.1. Twister Air also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (320 vs 18). CubePaintAR's advantage is iOS requirement (10.3 vs 12.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CubePaintAR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Twister Air asks for nothing beyond the download.

Twister Air holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Twister Air has 320 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of CubePaintAR's written reviews are positive against 25% of Twister Air's.

CubePaintAR ships an update every 2 months, Twister Air every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CubePaintAR | Twister Air |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubepaintar/id1288635680/reviews) | **[3.0 (320 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twister-air/id1670224421/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **320** |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | **25.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 160 MB | 383 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [highlewelt GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1082678494) | [Hasbro, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/408889710) |

## What reviewers say

### CubePaintAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubepaintar/id1288635680)

This augmented reality coloring book lets you bring 13 different animals to life in real space. Scan a special cube with your device, choose an animal, and paint it with your finger. The animated creatures can be recorded and shared.

**Highlights:** Color 13 different animals, Augmented reality integration, Animated animal models, Adjustable brush size, Record and share creations, Requires Merge Cube

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Animals | $1.99 | one-time |


### Twister Air

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twister-air/id1670224421)

This augmented reality app enhances the physical Twister Air game by using your smart device to track movements. Players match colored bands to on-screen spots, striking poses to earn points and compete in various game modes. It's designed to bring the party off the mat and onto your screen for interactive fun.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality gameplay, Match colored bands to on-screen spots, Score points by reaching, swiping, and posing, Solo, VS., and Teams game modes, Record and share gameplay moments, Cast to TV for a bigger screen experience

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Fun and engaging game
- 👍 Great for kids and families
- 💪 Good workout/exercise

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Calibration and connectivity issues
- 🔍 Difficult to set up and play
- 🔋 Overheating and battery drain
- 🤖 Laggy and unresponsive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during calibration or gameplay
- Bands not detected or recognized properly
- Compatibility issues with certain devices

**Requested features**

- Adjust difficulty/settings for different ages
- Improve band fit and detection
- Add mirroring/casting support for TV


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CubePaintAR free?

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

### Is Twister Air free?

Twister Air is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CubePaintAR or Twister Air?

Twister Air is rated higher. CubePaintAR averages 2.1 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Twister Air averages 3.0 from 320 ratings.

### Do CubePaintAR or Twister Air have ads?

Neither CubePaintAR nor Twister Air shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CubePaintAR or Twister Air?

CubePaintAR ships an update every 2 months, and Twister Air every 3 weeks. Most recently, CubePaintAR was updated on October 29, 2026 and Twister Air on October 30, 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.*