# Cube Samurai vs Magical Artist

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Cube Samurai | Magical Artist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-samurai-run-squared/id1476926833/reviews)** | [3.6 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magical-artist/id6749520010/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 66.7% 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 | 356 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Red Meat Games, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/803236116) | [Prudence Interactive (Tianjin) Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830911037) |

## 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 |


### Magical Artist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magical-artist/id6749520010)

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

**In-app purchases (28)**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*