# Flashback vs Altair's Cube!

The clearest difference is price: Flashback at Free against Altair's Cube!'s $0.99. Flashback also leads on ratings volume (176K vs 1) and chart position (#15 vs unranked). Altair's Cube!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Flashback is free to download; Altair's Cube! costs $0.99 up front. Flashback sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Altair's Cube! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Altair's Cube! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashback has 176K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Flashback ships an update monthly, Altair's Cube! every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flashback | Altair's Cube! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (176K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashback-tricky-fun-riddles/id1630338576/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altairs-cube/id6747538684/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **176K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 47.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#15** | — |
| Size | 519 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Radiant Cat Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691870591) | [Jack McCormack](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658121467) |

## What reviewers say

### Flashback

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashback-tricky-fun-riddles/id1630338576)

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Free · Adventure, #137 Top Free · Puzzle (US App Store)

Engage your mind with a unique puzzle game that challenges your thinking skills. Solve intricate riddles and IQ tests by manipulating time to uncover clues and reveal hidden truths. Prove your intelligence and become a master riddle solver.

**Highlights:** Time control gameplay, Challenging clues, Hundreds of puzzles, Brain training, Unique scenarios, Logical IQ tests

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Membership2 | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 5 Hint | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Skip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $1.99 | one-time |
| Spin the Wheel | $1.99 | one-time |
| Moon's Limited Discount! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Moon's Golden Discount! | $3.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Moon's Lucky Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Moon's Detective Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Moon's Rich Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Moon's Gold Package | $6.99 | one-time |
| Moon's Ultimate Package | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Helps improve problem-solving skills
- 🎮 Fun and entertaining gameplay
- 🧠 Challenges the mind
- 🕹️ Enjoyable for passing time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚧 Too many ads, disruptive to gameplay
- 💰 Paywall for removing ads
- 🐛 Glitches and freezing issues
- 🤔 Levels can be too easy

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not progressing after completing
- Incorrect or unhelpful hints
- Inability to click on correct answers

**Requested features**

- More challenging levels
- Ability to skip ads
- Expand level selection beyond 301
- Meaningful use for in-game currency


### Altair's Cube!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altairs-cube/id6747538684)

This app simulates a 3x3 puzzle cube, offering a fun and satisfying way to play anywhere. It includes instructions and one-touch algorithm buttons to help beginners solve complex patterns quickly. You can also create custom puzzles and practice speed cubing techniques.

**Highlights:** 3x3 puzzle cube simulation, One-touch algorithm buttons, Included solving instructions, Custom puzzle creation, Speed cubing algorithm practice, Rotations log and reverse moves, On-device storage for custom cubes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flashback free?

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

### Is Altair's Cube! free?

Altair's Cube! costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Flashback or Altair's Cube!?

Altair's Cube! is rated higher. Flashback averages 4.6 out of 5 from 176K ratings, while Altair's Cube! averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Flashback or Altair's Cube! have ads?

Flashback shows ads; Altair's Cube! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flashback or Altair's Cube!?

Flashback ships an update monthly, and Altair's Cube! every 3 weeks. Most recently, Flashback was updated on October 19, 2026 and Altair's Cube! on October 19, 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.*