Comparison

CUBE vs The Legacy Gallery

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CUBE

Apply real-time augmented reality video effects to your photos and videos. Features include LiDAR scanning for 3D particle clouds, liquid metal camouflage, and motion trails. Offers fine-tuning of effects and high-resolution recording.

Highlights
  • Real-time AR video effects
  • LiDAR 3D particle cloud scanning
  • Liquid metal camouflage effect
  • Motion trail effect
  • Slit scan for time bending
  • Adjustable effects for people/background/frame
  • Full HD video recording
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UBE brings real-time AR video effects to your iPhone camera. Built on Metal and ARKit, it lets you shoot eye-catching videos and photos with effects applied live as you film. LIDAR SCANNING CUBE combines the live camera image with the depth map from the LiDAR Scanner to build a 3D particle cloud of up to 3,000,000 points. Blend it with the real world and step into a surreal version of your surroundings. LIQUID METAL CAMOUFLAGE Go back to 1991 and become the T-1000 from James Cameron's "Terminator 2: Judgment Day". Your body turns into shimmering, see-through liquid metal that blends into the scene behind you. CODE RAIN Inspired by the falling code from "The Matrix". Blue pill or red pill? MOTION TRAIL Inspired by "Cyberpunk: Edgerunners", CUBE recreates the afterimage trail David leaves behind when he activates his Sandevistan. SLIT SCAN Stretch and bend time by capturing the scene one slice at a time. WITH CUBE YOU CAN - Switch between effects instantly - Apply effects to people, the background or the whole frame - Fine-tune each effect with its own settings - Record Full HD video at a high bitrate - Take high-resolution photos at 2880 × 1620 COMPATIBILITY - Body segmentation requires iPhone XS / XR (A12 Bionic) or later. - LiDAR Scanning requires a device with a LiDAR Scanner.

About

The Legacy Gallery

Features
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Your iPhone and iPad are now your private 3D art museum. Your child's hand-drawn masterpieces, the vintage childhood colleation you've treasured for decades, stunning idol photography, irreplaceable family portraits, and the sweetest milestone moments of your life — no more gathering dust, and no more sinking to the bottom of an endless phone album. Hang them along grand exhibition walls, stroll at your own pace, and admire every memory under soft spotlighting. Step closer, and each piece glides into focus automatically. Add a passcode, and your exhibits remain completely private, shared only with the people you choose. Fluid Game-Like Exploration | Customizable Spaces, Music & Lighting | Authentic Museum-Grade Atmosphere Do any of these sound familiar? > Running out of space: Your fridge is already covered in your child's masterpieces. It gets messy and ruins the aesthetic, but they still want to display more? > Unappreciated collections: Your limited-edition blind boxes, gacha figures, and action models are unfairly hidden away collecting dust, or even worse, constantly complained about by your partner for "taking up too much space"? > Lost memories: Every time you want to relive that romantic one-knee proposal or look back at precious childhood photos, you end up getting completely lost among the tens of thousands of lunch snaps in your phone? > Wasted aesthetics: Your phone is packed with breathtaking photos of your favorite idols, but just swiping through them in a standard gallery feels like a complete waste of their flawless looks? We hear you. That is why The Legacy Gallery was created. Powered by Apple's RealityKit spatial computing, it effortlessly transforms your iPhone or iPad into a world-class exhibition space. Must-Try Highlights: ~ True Museum Aesthetics: Experience a spacious environment with off-white exhibition walls and warm white ceiling spotlights. We guarantee this space is infinitely more elegant and stylish than that cluttered display wall at home. ~ Game-like Roaming Experience: Aside from jumping and fighting monsters, the controls are as smooth as playing a game. You can walk around freely and explore, feeling like a billionaire collector inspecting your army of models or admiring a wall full of romantic portraits. ~ Cinematic Zoom for Details: Step close to an exhibit, and the camera instantly zooms in just like a movie shot! Whether you want to examine the intricate parts of a Lego sports car or the happy tears in your wife's eyes as she puts on the diamond ring, the full-screen visual impact will deeply move you. ~ Secret Private Galleries: You can set an exclusive password for your gallery. Allow only parents and elders with the Gallery ID and password to view your proposal highlights, or invite your besties in to worship at your dedicated "idol shrine." ~ DIY Gallery Customization: Outfit your exclusive gallery with your favorite materials and colors, add soothing background music, and tweak the unique lighting effects. This space allows you to immerse yourself and admire your collection in the dead of night, while also letting you easily invite friends and family to share in your pride and joy. The Legacy Gallery ensures that every unforgettable Moment in your life receives museum-grade preservation. It is about cherishing, and it is about respect — Start curating your very own exclusive life exhibition today!

Screenshots

CUBE4 screens
The Legacy Gallery4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: The Legacy Gallery at weekly against CUBE's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CUBE sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and The Legacy Gallery sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CUBE ships an update monthly, The Legacy Gallery weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
CUBE versus The Legacy Gallery: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCUBEThe Legacy Gallery
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB123 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer银凯 朱Hang Chi Simon CHAN

In-app purchases

3 purchases

CUBE

One-time3
  • Matrix Effect$1.99
  • LiDAR Scanning Effect$1.99
  • Liquid Metal Effect$1.99
10 purchases

The Legacy Gallery

One-time10
  • Dark Brown Paint$0.99
  • Light Pink Mat Board$0.99
  • Happy Pet Moments$0.99
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  • Light Sky Blue Paint$0.99
  • Light Brown Frame$0.99
  • Dark Blue Table$0.99
  • Light Yellow Table$0.99
  • Light Yellow Mat Board$0.99
  • Sweet Time for Two$0.99
  • Family Togetherness$0.99

Questions

Is CUBE free?
CUBE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Legacy Gallery free?
The Legacy Gallery is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CUBE or The Legacy Gallery have ads?
Neither CUBE nor The Legacy Gallery shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CUBE or The Legacy Gallery?
CUBE ships an update monthly, and The Legacy Gallery weekly. Most recently, CUBE was updated on November 7, 2026 and The Legacy Gallery on November 10, 2026.

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