# Cube Escape vs Art Blitz

The clearest difference is monetization model: Cube Escape at free against Art Blitz's free with in-app purchases. Cube Escape also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). Art Blitz's advantage is ratings volume (7.1K vs 131) and review sentiment (73% vs 60%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cube Escape sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Art Blitz sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Art Blitz holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Art Blitz has 7.1K ratings behind it against 131, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Cube Escape's written reviews are positive against 73% of Art Blitz's.

Cube Escape ships an update fortnightly, Art Blitz every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cube Escape | Art Blitz |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-escape/id1321608318/reviews) | **[4.7 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/art-blitz/id1520392344/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 131 | **7.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **72.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | — | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 86 MB | 215 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Shazad Mohammed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501167817) | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) |

## What reviewers say

### Cube Escape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-escape/id1321608318)

Test your reflexes in this rapid arcade game where you tap to change direction and avoid walls. Collect gold to unlock new characters and climb the global leaderboard. Challenge friends to beat your high score in this addictive reaction-based challenge.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced arcade gameplay, Tap to turn corners, Avoid hitting walls, Collect gold for characters, Global leaderboard, Challenge friends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


### Art Blitz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/art-blitz/id1520392344)

Engage in a relaxing art puzzle experience by swiping tiles to complete over 500 famous paintings. Explore masterpieces from renowned artists like Monet and Da Vinci as you progress through numerous levels. This app offers a calming way to enjoy art and solve puzzles.

**Highlights:** Complete 500+ paintings, Swipe to move tiles, Explore works by famous artists, Relaxing puzzle gameplay, Countless levels

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Swedish Artists Gallery | $0.99 | one-time |
| Great Painters Gallery | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pablo Picasso Gallery | $0.99 | one-time |
| Famous Personalities Gallery | $0.99 | one-time |
| Claude Monet Gallery | $0.99 | one-time |
| Academic Art Gallery | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rembrandt van Rijn Gallery | $0.99 | one-time |
| Vincent van Gogh Gallery | $0.99 | one-time |
| Johannes Vermeer Gallery | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 4 Galleries Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and educational
- 🎨 Interesting art and puzzles
- 💡 Challenges the brain
- 🎓 Helps learn about art and artists

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Too many ads
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Limited ability to view completed art
- 🕰️ Puzzles go by too quickly

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after completing puzzles
- Ads override device sound settings
- Inability to save progress

**Requested features**

- More art and puzzle levels
- Ability to zoom and view completed art
- Option to disable ads for a fee
- More diverse art styles and artists


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cube Escape free?

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

### Is Art Blitz free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cube Escape or Art Blitz?

Art Blitz is rated higher. Cube Escape averages 4.5 out of 5 from 131 ratings, while Art Blitz averages 4.7 from 7.1K ratings.

### Which is updated more often, Cube Escape or Art Blitz?

Cube Escape ships an update fortnightly, and Art Blitz every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cube Escape was updated on October 24, 2026 and Art Blitz on October 22, 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.*