# 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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on October 4, 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-video-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 | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 15 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-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 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 monthly, and CUBE monthly. Most recently, Atkinson was updated on October 4, 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.*