# Cube Samurai vs Dog Runs Wild

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dog Runs Wild at every 5 days against Cube Samurai's every 3 months. Dog Runs Wild also leads on ratings volume (11 vs 1). Cube Samurai's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cube Samurai sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Dog Runs Wild sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cube Samurai holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dog Runs Wild has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Cube Samurai ships an update every 3 months, Dog Runs Wild every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cube Samurai | Dog Runs Wild |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-samurai-run-squared/id1476926833/reviews)** | [4.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dog-runs-wild/id1536901003/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 114 MB | 202 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Red Meat Games, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/803236116) | [Ronald Tourtellot](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536901005) |

## What reviewers say

### Cube Samurai

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-samurai-run-squared/id1476926833)

Embark on an endless running adventure across exotic planets to defeat the Conetrooper threat. Jump, slash, and slam your way through challenges, collect power-ups, and upgrade your samurai to become a legend.

**Highlights:** Endless running gameplay, Explore exotic planets, Epic boss fights, Unlockable outfits and accessories, New power-ups, Purchasable upgrades, Mission system for rewards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Some Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Some Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Many Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Many Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lots of Coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lots of Gems | $54.99 | one-time |


### Dog Runs Wild

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dog-runs-wild/id1536901003)

Navigate an increasingly challenging obstacle course by tapping or swiping to change lanes and jump. Earn coin multipliers for higher scores and customize lane-changing methods in settings.

**Highlights:** Lane changing by swiping or tapping, Jumping over obstacles, Increasing difficulty, Coin multiplier rewards, Customizable control methods

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 4000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 25,000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cube Samurai free?

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

### Is Dog Runs Wild free?

Dog Runs Wild is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cube Samurai or Dog Runs Wild?

Cube Samurai is rated higher. Cube Samurai averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Dog Runs Wild averages 4.6 from 11 ratings.

### Do Cube Samurai or Dog Runs Wild have ads?

Neither Cube Samurai nor Dog Runs Wild shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cube Samurai or Dog Runs Wild?

Cube Samurai ships an update every 3 months, and Dog Runs Wild every 5 days. Most recently, Cube Samurai was updated on October 24, 2026 and Dog Runs Wild on October 24, 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.*