# Only 1% Challenges vs Cube Master

Only 1% Challenges and Cube Master both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 49% of Cube Master's written reviews are positive against 21% of Only 1% Challenges's. Only 1% Challenges's advantage is ratings volume (8.3K vs 437) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Only 1% Challenges sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Cube Master sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Only 1% Challenges against 4.4 for Cube Master. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Only 1% Challenges has 8.3K ratings behind it against 437, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 21% of Only 1% Challenges's written reviews are positive against 49% of Cube Master's.

Only 1% Challenges ships an update weekly, Cube Master every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Only 1% Challenges | Cube Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (8.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/only-1-challengestricky-game/id1636875687/reviews) | **[4.4 (437 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-master-cube-puzzle-3d/id6447536204/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.3K** | 437 |
| Positive reviews | 20.5% of reviews | **48.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 143 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ALICTUS YAZILIM A.S.](https://appshunter.io/developer/892399717) | [Vu Duong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649266013) |

## What reviewers say

### Only 1% Challenges

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/only-1-challengestricky-game/id1636875687)

Engage in a variety of competitive challenges designed to test your cognitive abilities, including reflexes, focus, and IQ. Compete globally, share results with friends, and strive for the top 1%. Offers daily challenges and various game modes for endless fun.

**Highlights:** Competitive challenges, Cognitive skill testing, Global leaderboards, Daily challenges, VS. mode, Trophy system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads Special Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads! | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Fun and challenging games
- 🧠 Helps improve brain skills
- 🤖 Variety of mini-games to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Way too many ads
- 🤯 Ads interrupt gameplay constantly
- 🤑 Paid 'no ads' option doesn't work
- 🤖 Quick play always selects the same game

**Reported bugs**

- Laggy performance on some devices
- Game freezes during timed challenges

**Requested features**

- More game variety in Quick Play
- Reduce frequency of ads
- Improve 'no ads' purchase functionality


### Cube Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-master-cube-puzzle-3d/id6447536204)

Explore a vast collection of 3D Rubik's Cube simulators, from classic sizes to unique puzzle variations. Train your brain with intuitive controls and a free camera view. Perfect for puzzle enthusiasts and those curious about cube challenges.

**Highlights:** 3D puzzle simulators, Variety of Rubik's Cube types, Smooth and easy controls, Free camera rotation, Zoom functionality, Automated solving timer, Leaderboard

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Wide variety of twisty puzzles
- 👍 Good for Rubik's cube enthusiasts
- 👍 App is fun and engaging
- 👍 Offers unique cube types (mirror/bump)
- 👍 Good history/info on cubes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Too many ads
- 👎 Camera is very slow
- 👎 No solver functionality
- 👎 Cube can be hard to turn/spin
- 👎 Membership for a cube game is disliked

**Reported bugs**

- Clock buttons not pressable
- Square-1 not registering as solved
- Ads reset solve progress
- Ads remain in paid version

**Requested features**

- Add more twisty puzzles (barrels, windmill, Polaris, ivy, etc.)
- Allow users to create their own twisty puzzles
- Make it a twisty puzzle simulator like on computer
- Add AI solving or instructions to teach solving
- Add V-Cube 33x33, 50x50, 100x100


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Only 1% Challenges free?

Only 1% Challenges is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cube Master free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Only 1% Challenges or Cube Master?

Cube Master is rated higher. Only 1% Challenges averages 4.3 out of 5 from 8.3K ratings, while Cube Master averages 4.4 from 437 ratings.

### Do Only 1% Challenges or Cube Master have ads?

Both Only 1% Challenges and Cube Master show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Only 1% Challenges or Cube Master?

Only 1% Challenges ships an update weekly, and Cube Master every 5 days. Most recently, Only 1% Challenges was updated on November 7, 2026 and Cube Master on November 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.*