Cubic Sandbox vs 8Cubes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cubic Sandbox
Explore an open-world physics sandbox with friends. Manipulate objects, experiment with physics, and build structures in diverse locations. Engage in PvP and multiplayer modes with a wide array of characters and vehicles.
- Open-world physics sandbox
- Multiplayer and PvP
- Building system
- Variety of characters and vehicles
- Multiple locations
- Extensive inventory of props and items
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Cubic Sandbox is an open-world physical sandbox where you can manipulate various objects and experiment with physics with your friends. Features: - PvP - Multiplayer - Free world - 2 locations: Desert and Green Field - 10+ characters - 10+ vehicles (land and air) - 50+ buildings in inventory - 400+ props and items in inventory - Building system
8Cubes
Unleash your creativity in a vibrant 3D sandbox. Build anything from castles to cities using a universe of colorful and special blocks. Enjoy intuitive controls and breathtaking visuals in a game perfect for all ages.
- Limitless 3D world creation
- Vast collection of colorful blocks
- Special and metallic block types
- Intuitive touch controls
- Free-build mode
- Crisp 3D graphics
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8Cubes – Build Anything. Anywhere. Anytime. Welcome to 8Cubes, the ultimate creative sandbox game where your imagination takes center stage. Dive into a vibrant world of colorful bricks and build absolutely anything your mind can dream up — one block at a time! Whether you’re sculpting a peaceful island paradise, designing a futuristic city skyline, crafting hidden caves glowing with secret treasures, or building towering castles and pirate ships, 8Cubes gives you the power to create it all. A Universe of Colorful Blocks Classic Bricks: Sharp-edged, satisfying blocks in every color under the sun. Glowing & Transparent Pieces: Add stunning visual effects and make your creations shine. Metallic & Special Blocks: Build with shimmering metallics, unique textures, and more. Limitless Creativity Free-Build Mode: No limits, no rules. Just pure creative freedom. Easy Controls: Smooth, intuitive touch controls make building simple and fun. 3D Canvas: Rotate, zoom, and place every block with precision. Breathtaking Visuals Crisp, vibrant 3D graphics that pop with color and detail. Gorgeous backgrounds with gradient skies, perfect for showcasing your masterpieces. Perfect for All Ages Relax and unwind with casual building sessions. Or challenge yourself to construct complex and epic builds. Suitable for kids, teens, and adults who love to create. Whether you’re a seasoned builder or discovering your inner artist, 8Cubes is your blank canvas for endless creativity. Stop dreaming. Start building. Download 8Cubes now and bring your wildest ideas to life, brick by brick!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 8Cubes at none against Cubic Sandbox's 5. 8Cubes also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 45 months). Cubic Sandbox's advantage is ratings volume (775 vs 2) and rating (3.8 vs 3.5). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Cubic Sandbox sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. 8Cubes asks for nothing beyond the download.
Cubic Sandbox holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cubic Sandbox has 775 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Cubic Sandbox's written reviews are positive against 50% of 8Cubes's.
Cubic Sandbox ships an update every 45 months, 8Cubes every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cubic Sandbox | 8Cubes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (775 ratings) — better | 3.5 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 68.8% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 775 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 45 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 316 MB | 82 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wladyslaw Jewloszewicz | Reality Twist GmbH |
Customer experience
Cubic Sandbox
8Cubes
Bugs and requests
Cubic Sandbox
Reported bugs
3 issues- Inability to place objects
- Getting stuck in vehicles
- Hackers taking over servers
Requested features
6 requests- More guns and military vehicles
- Ability to walk into buildings
- NPCs and interactive elements
- Improved anti-cheat system
- More game modes and maps
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- Customization options
8Cubes
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Cubic Sandbox
- Initial Pack - 3 gems$2.99
- Medium Pack - 7 gems$5.99
- Large Pack - 18 gems$11.99
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- Ultra Pack - 40 gems$23.99
- Hyper Pack - 100 gems$47.99
8Cubes
No in-app purchases









