# CubePaintAR vs Common Sense Media

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Common Sense Media at 60% against CubePaintAR's 10%. Common Sense Media also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.1) and ratings volume (8.9K vs 18). CubePaintAR's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CubePaintAR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Common Sense Media sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Common Sense Media holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Common Sense Media has 8.9K 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 60% of Common Sense Media's.

CubePaintAR ships an update every 2 months, Common Sense Media every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CubePaintAR | Common Sense Media |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubepaintar/id1288635680/reviews) | **[4.8 (8.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/common-sense-media/id6443335877/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **8.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | **59.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 160 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [highlewelt GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1082678494) | [Common Sense Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/375331358) |

## 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 |


### Common Sense Media

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/common-sense-media/id6443335877)

This app provides parents with unbiased reviews and ratings for movies, TV shows, games, apps, and more. It helps families discover safe and age-appropriate content for children by detailing mature themes and positive messages. Users can filter content by age, interests, and streaming services, and create custom watchlists.

**Highlights:** Content ratings for movies, TV, games, apps, books, podcasts, Details on mature and positive content elements, Community reviews from parents and kids, Filter content by age, interests, and streaming services, Customizable watch and read lists, Curated collections of media

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $3.99 | per month |
| Weekly Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Plan | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for finding appropriate content
- 🚀 Convenient app version of the website
- 💡 Detailed reviews on movies, books, and shows
- 🔒 Trustworthy source for parents

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall restricts access to basic features
- 🐛 Login issues and app crashes
- 💰 Subscription cost is too high
- 🤔 Inconsistent or inaccurate reviews

**Reported bugs**

- Constant log-out issues
- Unreliable login functionality
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to mark content as already viewed
- More customization options for user preferences
- Improved search and recommendation algorithms


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CubePaintAR free?

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

### Is Common Sense Media free?

Common Sense Media is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CubePaintAR or Common Sense Media?

Common Sense Media is rated higher. CubePaintAR averages 2.1 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Common Sense Media averages 4.8 from 8.9K ratings.

### Do CubePaintAR or Common Sense Media have ads?

Common Sense Media shows ads; CubePaintAR does not.

### Which is updated more often, CubePaintAR or Common Sense Media?

CubePaintAR ships an update every 2 months, and Common Sense Media every 3 weeks. Most recently, CubePaintAR was updated on October 6, 2026 and Common Sense Media on October 20, 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.*