# Nine Race vs Cube Master

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nine Race at none against Cube Master's 2. Nine Race also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 49%). Cube Master's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (436 vs 22). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cube Master sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Nine Race asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cube Master holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube Master has 436 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Nine Race's written reviews are positive against 49% of Cube Master's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Nine Race ships an update every 9 days, Cube Master every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nine Race | Cube Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nine-race/id1524212566/reviews) | **[4.4 (436 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-master-cube-puzzle-3d/id6447536204/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **436** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 48.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TATSUYA MONOI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1079433667) | [Vu Duong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649266013) |

## What reviewers say

### Nine Race

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nine-race/id1524212566)

A competitive puzzle game where players slide color panels to match a target arrangement. Challenge friends online or play solo to complete the 3x3 grid. It's a race against time and opponents to solve the puzzle.

**Highlights:** Slide color panels to empty space, Rearrange 3x3 grid, Match target panel arrangement, Online multiplayer mode, Play against friends

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cube Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-master-cube-puzzle-3d/id6447536204)

Explore a vast collection of 3D Rubik's Cube simulators, from classic sizes to unique puzzle variations. Train your brain with intuitive controls and a free camera view. Perfect for puzzle enthusiasts and those curious about cube challenges.

**Highlights:** 3D puzzle simulators, Variety of Rubik's Cube types, Smooth and easy controls, Free camera rotation, Zoom functionality, Automated solving timer, Leaderboard

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Wide variety of twisty puzzles
- 👍 Good for Rubik's cube enthusiasts
- 👍 App is fun and engaging
- 👍 Offers unique cube types (mirror/bump)
- 👍 Good history/info on cubes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Too many ads
- 👎 Camera is very slow
- 👎 No solver functionality
- 👎 Cube can be hard to turn/spin
- 👎 Membership for a cube game is disliked

**Reported bugs**

- Clock buttons not pressable
- Square-1 not registering as solved
- Ads reset solve progress
- Ads remain in paid version

**Requested features**

- Add more twisty puzzles (barrels, windmill, Polaris, ivy, etc.)
- Allow users to create their own twisty puzzles
- Make it a twisty puzzle simulator like on computer
- Add AI solving or instructions to teach solving
- Add V-Cube 33x33, 50x50, 100x100


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nine Race free?

Nine Race is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cube Master free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Nine Race or Cube Master?

Cube Master is rated higher. Nine Race averages 4.1 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Cube Master averages 4.4 from 436 ratings.

### Do Nine Race or Cube Master have ads?

Both Nine Race and Cube Master show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nine Race or Cube Master?

Nine Race ships an update every 9 days, and Cube Master every 5 days. Most recently, Nine Race was updated on October 20, 2026 and Cube Master on October 27, 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.*