# Atkinson vs CUBE

The clearest difference is rating: CUBE at 4.7 against Atkinson's 3.3. CUBE also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (83% vs 71%). Atkinson's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Atkinson sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and CUBE sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CUBE holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Atkinson's written reviews are positive against 83% of CUBE's.

Atkinson ships an update every 3 weeks, CUBE monthly. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Atkinson | CUBE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atkinson/id1569487124/reviews) | **[4.7 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-ar-camera-effects/id1597612606/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [koyachi](https://appshunter.io/developer/413497532) | [银凯 朱](https://appshunter.io/developer/1153462676) |

## What reviewers say

### Atkinson

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atkinson/id1569487124)

This app processes photos using the Atkinson dithering algorithm, originally used for black and white displays on old Macintosh computers. It creates small file-sized images with options for square cropping, rounded corners, and white borders, offering a real-time preview of the effect.

**Highlights:** Atkinson dithering algorithm processing, Square photo output, Toggleable rounded corners, White border option, Real-time preview

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Month | $0.99 | per month |
| Standard Year | $9.99 | per year |


### CUBE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-ar-camera-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 Atkinson free?

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

### Is CUBE free?

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

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

CUBE is rated higher. Atkinson averages 3.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while CUBE averages 4.7 from 16 ratings.

### Do Atkinson or CUBE have ads?

Atkinson shows ads; CUBE does not.

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

Atkinson ships an update every 3 weeks, and CUBE monthly. Most recently, Atkinson was updated on November 7, 2026 and CUBE on November 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.*