Comparison

Frakktus vs Cub8

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

Head to head
About

Frakktus

Engage in an abstract, metaphorical journey to destroy mental blocks and release truth from a core. Navigate a probe, powered by music, to overcome fears and doubts. Discover new enemies and collect mantras in this visually unique neo-arcade experience.

Highlights
  • Destroy mental blocks
  • Collect mantras and cores of truth
  • Rhythm-based gameplay
  • Relaxation mode with kaleidoscopic effects
  • Unique mandala levels
  • Gamepad support
Features
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Frakktus is an abstract metaphorical representation of the mandala of consciousness, in the center of which is the core of truth, surrounded by mental blocks. Blocks are our fears and doubts, obstacles and complexes. Your role in the game is to control the probe and destroy these blocks, releasing truth from the core. But you need to constantly move, because only in motion the probe beam is able to damage blocks that attacking the player in the rhythm of music. Accumulate mantras and cores of truth, discover new enemies and fight against them for the truth. If you are tired, you can turn on the Relaxation mode and contemplate the relaxing interactive kaleidoscopic effect on the screen that responds to music from your library. The unique mandala at each level, the endless gameplay and the color variety of the palettes will help awaken the player’s hidden emotions, remember forgotten truths, escape from routine affairs and possibly discover something new. Frakktus is a neo-arcade game inspired by the classic retro games of our childhood, created with a unique visual style that combines a mixture of fractal nature, ethnic symbols and cyberpunk lights. Frakktus is a color shot in consciousness! *The game supports gamepads **To reduce heat and save power, change the graphics settings. *** For comfort play you need at least iPhone 6s

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

Frakktus4 screens
Cub84 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Frakktus at none against Cub8's shown. Frakktus also leads on ratings volume (206 vs 58). Cub8's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 7 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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. Frakktus sells 6 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Frakktus against 4.3 for Cub8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 206 and 58 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Frakktus's written reviews are positive against 63% of Cub8's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Frakktus ships an update every 7 months, Cub8 every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Frakktus versus Cub8: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFrakktusCub8
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (206 ratings) — better4.3 (58 ratings)
Positive reviews69.8% of reviews — better62.5% of reviews
Number of ratings206 — better58
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size290 MB200 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperALEXANDER PETROVRicardo Mendonca

Customer experience

Frakktus

All ratings206 ratings
Positive84.5%
Neutral6.8%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews116 reviews
Positive69.8%
Neutral13.8%
Negative16.4%

Cub8

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

Bugs and requests

Frakktus

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • Game crashes during level transitions
  • Cores and mantras not saved after crashes
  • Music library import fails inconsistently
  • Ads freeze the game mid-gameplay
  • Ad close button unresponsive
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  • Purple screen freeze on startup
  • Game crashes after eye symbol appears
  • Hitbox detection issues with memory blocks
  • Ship weapon does no damage randomly
  • Audio not working or missing
  • Game freezes when losing all lives
  • Pause/unpause triggers unwanted ads
  • Purchase restoration not working
  • Controls not synced to finger movement
  • Music player icon crashes game

Requested features

16 requests
  • Spotify integration support
  • Apple Music support
  • Anghami music service integration
  • Ability to import custom music files
  • Joystick/controller support option
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  • Pause button functionality
  • Tutorial or explanation of game mechanics
  • Difficulty settings (easy, medium, hard)
  • Story mode or campaign
  • More songs in music library
  • Power-ups and shield upgrades
  • Co-op multiplayer mode
  • Music playback when app is closed
  • Sensitivity adjustment settings
  • Low graphics/performance mode
  • Ad-free premium version option

Cub8

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Frakktus

One-time6
  • FOUNDER KIT$0.99
  • EGO KIT$2.99
  • Remove all ads$2.99
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  • SEEKER KIT$5.99
  • MENTAL KIT$9.99
  • SWAMI KIT$17.99
4 purchases

Cub8

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

Questions

Is Frakktus free?
Frakktus 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, Frakktus or Cub8?
Frakktus is rated higher. Frakktus averages 4.4 out of 5 from 206 ratings, while Cub8 averages 4.3 from 58 ratings.
Do Frakktus or Cub8 have ads?
Cub8 shows ads; Frakktus does not.
Which is updated more often, Frakktus or Cub8?
Frakktus ships an update every 7 months, and Cub8 every 3 days. Most recently, Frakktus was updated on October 29, 2026 and Cub8 on October 28, 2026.

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