# Dream Hopper vs Cub8

The clearest difference is rating: Dream Hopper at 4.9 against Cub8's 4.4. Dream Hopper also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 63%) and ratings volume (5.8K vs 51). Cub8's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dream Hopper sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Cub8 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dream Hopper holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dream Hopper has 5.8K ratings behind it against 51, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Dream Hopper's written reviews are positive against 63% of Cub8's.

Dream Hopper ships an update every 6 weeks, Cub8 every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dream Hopper | Cub8 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dream-hopper/id1576470577/reviews)** | [4.4 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cub8-precision-rhythm-arcade/id6743403786/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.8K** | 51 |
| Positive reviews | **90.0% of reviews** | 62.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 317 MB | 200 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Protostar](https://appshunter.io/developer/901595359) | [Ricardo Mendonca](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491604251) |

## What reviewers say

### Dream Hopper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dream-hopper/id1576470577)

Explore a vibrant dreamscape by tapping to hop between hypnotic rhythms and revealing colorful visions. This zen-like experience offers a flow of discovery, bringing whimsical shapes into focus for a calming journey.

**Highlights:** Hypnotic rhythms, Technicolor dreamlike visions, Whimsical shapes, Zen-like experience, Flow and discovery, Calming presence

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Play Dream Circle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Recharge Dream Dust | $0.99 | one-time |
| Force New Dream | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Gems | $7.99 | one-time |
| Dream Master Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Huge Gems | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💓 Calming and relaxing
- 🎨 Beautiful visuals and art
- 🎶 Soothing music and sound effects
- 🐰 Cute and fun character designs
- 🏆 Satisfying gameplay and completion

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive dream sequences
- 🤔 Unclear progression and dream unlock system
- 🕰️ Limited playtime due to dream dust restrictions
- 🧭 Lack of ability to replay completed dreams

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes or freezes on some devices
- Occasional issues with the daily challenge system

**Requested features**

- Add more dream variety and unlock new dreams faster
- Implement a 'casual mode' to replay completed dreams
- Improve the dream randomization to avoid repetition
- Introduce new characters, themes, and gameplay elements


### Cub8

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cub8-precision-rhythm-arcade/id6743403786)

This is a fast-paced, precision-based rhythm arcade game. Tap to the beat to align cubes and avoid mistakes, with ever-changing mechanics and a striking neon aesthetic. Compete on global leaderboards and unlock customizations.

**Highlights:** Precision-based rhythm gameplay, Infinite zooming camera effect, 8 unique stages with new mechanics, Minimalist neon aesthetic, Immersive electronic soundtrack, Global leaderboards, Customization and upgrades

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Quantum Orbs | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cub8+ | $3.99 | one-time |
| 500 Quantum Orbs | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1300 Quantum Orbs | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dream Hopper free?

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

### Is Cub8 free?

Cub8 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dream Hopper or Cub8?

Dream Hopper is rated higher. Dream Hopper averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.8K ratings, while Cub8 averages 4.4 from 51 ratings.

### Do Dream Hopper or Cub8 have ads?

Both Dream Hopper and Cub8 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dream Hopper or Cub8?

Dream Hopper ships an update every 6 weeks, and Cub8 every 3 days. Most recently, Dream Hopper was updated on October 21, 2026 and Cub8 on October 9, 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.*