# Cube Samurai vs Audio Showdown

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Audio Showdown at none against Cube Samurai's 6. Audio Showdown also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months). Cube Samurai's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cube Samurai sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Audio Showdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Cube Samurai against 5.0 for Audio Showdown. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Cube Samurai ships an update every 3 months, Audio Showdown every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cube Samurai | Audio Showdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-samurai-run-squared/id1476926833/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-showdown/id6783993586/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 114 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Red Meat Games, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/803236116) | [Marco Salsiccia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864773757) |

## 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 |


### Audio Showdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-showdown/id6783993586)

Experience a unique blend of air hockey and ping pong using only sound. Listen to the puck's location and speed through stereo audio, then drag your paddle to hit it back. Enjoy customizable game modes and sound effects for an immersive audio-first gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Stereo audio puck tracking, Touch-and-drag paddle control, Adjustable opponent skill, Traditional and Air Hockey modes, Customizable sound effects, Haptic feedback, Accessible color themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cube Samurai free?

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

### Is Audio Showdown free?

Audio Showdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cube Samurai or Audio Showdown?

Cube Samurai and Audio Showdown are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Cube Samurai or Audio Showdown have ads?

Neither Cube Samurai nor Audio Showdown shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cube Samurai or Audio Showdown?

Cube Samurai ships an update every 3 months, and Audio Showdown every 6 days. Most recently, Cube Samurai was updated on October 2, 2026 and Audio Showdown on October 7, 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.*