Comparison

Cube Samurai vs Magical Artist

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

Head to head
About

Cube Samurai

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
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The Cube Samurai is back in an all new endless runner! This time they're out to eliminate the Conetrooper threat once and for all. Run, Jump, Slash and Slam your way across distant planets to become the hero our universe needs. Features: - Many exciting and exotic planets to explore. - All new epic boss fights that test your reflexes. - A large selection of stylish outfits and accessories for the Cube Samurai. - New power-ups to grab along your journey. Flame Sword anyone? - Purchasable upgrades to make you a true legendary Samurai. - New missions to earn some extra cash that helps you in the long run! Are you ready to give the Conetroopers a RUN for their money!?

About

Magical Artist

Build a thriving art empire from humble beginnings in a forgotten city. Master printmaking and clay sculpting, manage city layouts, recruit diverse characters, and trade globally. This game offers a unique artistic simulation experience with inclusive design.

Highlights
  • Artistic city-building
  • Printmaking and clay sculpting
  • Character recruitment and collaboration
  • Global trade and export
  • City layout design
  • Inclusive accessibility features
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Revive a Legendary City Through Art!At the ancient confluence of nine rivers lies an art capital once forgotten by time. Here, you will find not only the tantalizing aromas of street delicacies but also the flickering sparks of a civilization passed down through fingertips for millennia. Starting from a dilapidated street corner, you will build an artistic commercial empire that spans across lands and seas! 【From Streets to Stardom: An Artistic Renaissance】 Two orphans, dependent on each other, struggle to survive with a tiny roadside stall. What began as a mere quest for survival turns into a fateful encounter with a legendary grandmaster. The wheels of destiny begin to turn: from setting up your first stall to managing a century-old firm; from reclaiming wasteland to establishing a world-leading art factory. In this era of boundless opportunity, as long as you have the spirit, the market is yours to win! 【Master of Dual Crafts: The Business of Art】 Printmaking Master: Using the blade as a pen to freeze time. From sketching outlines to pressing paper for rubbings, let silent colors burst into vibrant life on a two-dimensional plane. Clay Sculpture Master: Using mud as poetry to reshape the soul. Let silent earth breathe under your fingertips, carving immortal masterpieces that possess a heartbeat. Bring these long-lost Oriental treasures back to life in your very own workshop! 【City Management: Limitless Layouts】 Begin with a desolate district and freely design your city’s blueprint. Construct workshops, shops, and piers at your whim to build a complete production and trade chain. Every upgrade and expansion stands as a testament to the city’s reclaimed vitality. 【A Hundred Characters, A Hundred Lives】 The city gathers talents from all walks of life: master artisans, shrewd negotiators, and adventurous wanderers. Meet them, collaborate with them, and build trust. They will become indispensable partners in your quest to revive the city and expand your empire. 【Trade Across the Four Seas: Fame to the Horizon】 Set sail once more from the docks! Brave the overland trails for treasures and conquer the high seas for international trade. Export your handcrafted prints and sculptures to every corner of the globe, allowing Oriental aesthetics to grace the world stage. 【Equality and Inclusion: Playable for the Sighted and the Blind】 We believe that art belongs to everyone. The game fully supports comprehensive accessibility features. Through inclusive design, let sound become the light that guides the way, ensuring the warmth of this world embraces every single player.

Screenshots

Cube Samurai4 screens
Magical Artist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Cube Samurai at 5.0 against Magical Artist's 3.6. Cube Samurai also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%). Magical Artist's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (16 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Cube Samurai sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Magical Artist sells 28 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cube Samurai holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magical Artist has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Cube Samurai's written reviews are positive against 67% of Magical Artist's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cube Samurai ships an update every 3 months, Magical Artist every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Cube Samurai versus Magical Artist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCube SamuraiMagical Artist
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.6 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings116 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB356 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperRed Meat Games, Inc.Prudence Interactive (Tianjin) Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Cube Samurai

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Magical Artist

All ratings14 ratings
Positive64.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative35.7%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Cube Samurai

One-time6
  • Some Coins$0.99
  • Some Gems$0.99
  • Many Coins$3.99
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  • Many Gems$3.99
  • Lots of Coins$6.99
  • Lots of Gems$54.99
28 purchases

Magical Artist

One-time28
  • 60 Fortune$0.99
  • First Recharge Pack$0.99
  • Recharge Pack 1$0.99
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  • Basic Pass$2.99
  • Recharge Pack 2$2.99
  • One-Tap Purchase Pack Tier 1$2.99
  • Continuous Top-Up Pack 2$2.99
  • 180 Fortune$2.99
  • Recharge Pack 3$3.99
  • Continuous Top-Up Pack 3$3.99
  • 300 Fortune$3.99
  • Premium Pass$9.99
  • Continuous Top-Up Pack 4$9.99
  • 980 Fortune$14.99
  • One-Tap Purchase Pack Tier 2$14.99
  • Recharge Pack 6$19.99
  • Continuous Top-Up Pack 6$19.99
  • 128 Fortune$19.99
  • Continuous Top-Up Pack 7$29.99
  • 1980 Fortune$29.99
  • Continuous Top-Up Pack 8$39.99
  • 2580 Fortune$39.99
  • Recharge Pack 9$49.99
  • Continuous Top-Up Pack 9$49.99
  • One-Tap Purchase Pack Tier 3$49.99
  • 3280 Fortune$49.99
  • Continuous Top-Up Pack 10$99.99
  • 6480 Fortune$99.99

Questions

Is Cube Samurai free?
Cube Samurai is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Magical Artist free?
Magical Artist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cube Samurai or Magical Artist?
Cube Samurai is rated higher. Cube Samurai averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Magical Artist averages 3.6 from 16 ratings.
Do Cube Samurai or Magical Artist have ads?
Neither Cube Samurai nor Magical Artist shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cube Samurai or Magical Artist?
Cube Samurai ships an update every 3 months, and Magical Artist every 5 days. Most recently, Cube Samurai was updated on October 24, 2026 and Magical Artist on October 24, 2026.

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