# map vs CUBE

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CUBE at 83% against map's 0%. CUBE also leads on price (Free vs $29.99) and rating (4.7 vs 2.3). map's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

CUBE is free to download; map costs $29.99 up front. CUBE sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. map asks for nothing beyond the download.

CUBE holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CUBE has 16 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of map's written reviews are positive against 83% of CUBE's.

map ships an update every 3 months, CUBE monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | map | CUBE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $29.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-creator/id1549471927/reviews) | **[4.7 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-video-effects/id1597612606/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 10 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kilian Eisenegger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1333678887) | [银凯 朱](https://appshunter.io/developer/1153462676) |

## What reviewers say

### map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-creator/id1549471927)

Create and edit aerial survey missions with advanced waypoint control and elevation data integration. Supports multiple export formats for popular drone software and offers various mission types including 2D, 3D, and circular paths.

**Highlights:** Create and edit mission waypoints on map, Save and load missions in iCloud (CSV format), KML/KMZ export for Google Maps, DJI Pilot, DJI Fly, CSV export for hdrpano, Litchi, Import KML/KMZ for precise AGL, Multiple mission types (2D, 3D, Circle, Inception), Elevation data from Open Topo Data and local DEM servers

**In-app purchases:** none


### CUBE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-video-effects/id1597612606)

Create visually stunning videos and photos with unique, real-time effects inspired by popular movies. Apply motion trails, LiDAR-generated particles, and liquid metal transformations to your content. Easily customize and capture in Full HD.

**Highlights:** Motion Trail Effect, LiDAR Scanning Effect, Matrix Effect, Liquid Metal Effect, Real-time effect application, Customizable effects, Full HD video capture

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Matrix Effect | $1.99 | one-time |
| LiDAR Scanning Effect | $1.99 | one-time |
| Liquid Metal Effect | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is map free?

map costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CUBE free?

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

### Which has better reviews, map or CUBE?

CUBE is rated higher. map averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while CUBE averages 4.7 from 16 ratings.

### Do map or CUBE have ads?

Neither map nor CUBE shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, map or CUBE?

map ships an update every 3 months, and CUBE monthly. Most recently, map was updated on September 22, 2026 and CUBE on October 4, 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.*