Comparison

Shapical X vs CUBE

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

Head to head
About

Shapical X

This advanced photo editor allows you to add stunning graphics and artistic effects to your images. Transform your ideas into brilliant masterpieces with intuitive tools and a vast library of free photos.

Highlights
  • Layer-based editing
  • Six artistic object fill types
  • Split color distortion and pixelization effects
  • Classic color adjustments including Curves
  • Integrated Unsplash photo library
  • Drag & Drop editing support
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Shapical X is an advanced yet easy to use photo editor that lets you add stunning graphics to photos and create brilliant and engaging artistic masterpieces. Shapical X allows you to turn the ideas in your head into amazing artworks right from your iPhone, without the price tag of complicated software and having to spend time mastering to use it. Unleash your creativity and start creating extraordinary images. Layers • Keep track of every object they add to the project. • Quickly access and change settings of object effects. • Edit layer masks or remove objects completely. • Support Drag & Drop editing. Object Fills • Try all of the six types of carefully curated artistic effects: Color, Neon, Noise, Mirror, Gradient, Gradient X. • Gradient X is the state-of-the-art tool with complex dynamic gradients. Effects & Adjustments • Enhance your artworks with split color distortion, pixelization, and many other amazing effects, • Apply classic color adjustment tools, including Curves. Unsplash Photo Library • Shapical X comes with unlimited access to the rich collection of free beautiful high-resolution photos.

About

CUBE

Apply real-time augmented reality video effects to your photos and videos. Features include LiDAR scanning for 3D particle clouds, liquid metal camouflage, and motion trails. Offers fine-tuning of effects and high-resolution recording.

Highlights
  • Real-time AR video effects
  • LiDAR 3D particle cloud scanning
  • Liquid metal camouflage effect
  • Motion trail effect
  • Slit scan for time bending
  • Adjustable effects for people/background/frame
  • Full HD video recording
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UBE brings real-time AR video effects to your iPhone camera. Built on Metal and ARKit, it lets you shoot eye-catching videos and photos with effects applied live as you film. LIDAR SCANNING CUBE combines the live camera image with the depth map from the LiDAR Scanner to build a 3D particle cloud of up to 3,000,000 points. Blend it with the real world and step into a surreal version of your surroundings. LIQUID METAL CAMOUFLAGE Go back to 1991 and become the T-1000 from James Cameron's "Terminator 2: Judgment Day". Your body turns into shimmering, see-through liquid metal that blends into the scene behind you. CODE RAIN Inspired by the falling code from "The Matrix". Blue pill or red pill? MOTION TRAIL Inspired by "Cyberpunk: Edgerunners", CUBE recreates the afterimage trail David leaves behind when he activates his Sandevistan. SLIT SCAN Stretch and bend time by capturing the scene one slice at a time. WITH CUBE YOU CAN - Switch between effects instantly - Apply effects to people, the background or the whole frame - Fine-tune each effect with its own settings - Record Full HD video at a high bitrate - Take high-resolution photos at 2880 × 1620 COMPATIBILITY - Body segmentation requires iPhone XS / XR (A12 Bionic) or later. - LiDAR Scanning requires a device with a LiDAR Scanner.

Screenshots

Shapical X4 screens
CUBE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CUBE at 4.7 against Shapical X's 3.3. CUBE also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 52%). Shapical X's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Shapical X sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and CUBE sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CUBE holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Shapical X's written reviews are positive against 83% of CUBE's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shapical X ships an update fortnightly, CUBE monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Shapical X versus CUBE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShapical XCUBE
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (12 ratings)4.7 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.0% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1216 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS10.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB16 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperVasiliy Kaliteevskiy银凯 朱

Customer experience

Shapical X

All ratings12 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive52.0%
Neutral24.0%
Negative24.0%

CUBE

All ratings16 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Shapical X

One-time10
  • Color brushFree
  • Custom graphics$0.99
  • Extra slots$0.99
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  • Save in Full HD$0.99
  • Unlock everything GREK$0.99
  • Unlock everything KOMISSAR$0.99
  • Unlock everything RAIN$0.99
  • Smudge modes$1.99
  • Gradient X$2.99
  • Unlock everything$5.99
3 purchases

CUBE

One-time3
  • Matrix Effect$1.99
  • LiDAR Scanning Effect$1.99
  • Liquid Metal Effect$1.99

Questions

Is Shapical X free?
Shapical X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CUBE free?
CUBE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shapical X or CUBE?
CUBE is rated higher. Shapical X averages 3.3 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while CUBE averages 4.7 from 16 ratings.
Do Shapical X or CUBE have ads?
Neither Shapical X nor CUBE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shapical X or CUBE?
Shapical X ships an update fortnightly, and CUBE monthly. Most recently, Shapical X was updated on November 2, 2026 and CUBE on November 7, 2026.

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