# CUBE vs WallShader

The clearest difference is rating: WallShader at 5.0 against CUBE's 4.7. WallShader also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). CUBE's advantage is ratings volume (16 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CUBE sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and WallShader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WallShader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CUBE has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CUBE | WallShader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-video-effects/id1597612606/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallshader/id1602949857/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [银凯 朱](https://appshunter.io/developer/1153462676) | [Red Shore Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770219810) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### WallShader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallshader/id1602949857)

Discover and set hundreds of CG art pieces as live wallpapers for your device. This lightweight application utilizes the Shadertoy.com API to provide a wide selection of customizable animated backgrounds.

**Highlights:** Browse hundreds of CG art pieces, Set art as live wallpapers, Customizable live wallpapers, Lightweight application, Powered by Shadertoy.com API

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $0.49 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| WallShader Ultimate Version | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CUBE free?

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

### Is WallShader free?

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

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

WallShader is rated higher. CUBE averages 4.7 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while WallShader averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do CUBE or WallShader have ads?

Neither CUBE nor WallShader shows ads.

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

CUBE ships an update monthly, and WallShader monthly. Most recently, CUBE was updated on October 4, 2026 and WallShader on October 3, 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.*