# Cube Runner vs Curveball

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cube Runner at none against Curveball's 1. Cube Runner also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 64%) and ratings volume (504 vs 68). Curveball's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Curveball sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cube Runner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Curveball holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube Runner has 504 ratings behind it against 68, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Cube Runner's written reviews are positive against 64% of Curveball's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Cube Runner ships an update every 5 months, Curveball every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cube Runner | Curveball |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (504 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-runner/id284596345/reviews) | **[4.1 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/curveball/id1070277054/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **504** | 68 |
| Positive reviews | **80.3% of reviews** | 63.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andy Qua](https://appshunter.io/developer/284092693) | [Jamal Hashim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1069744701) |

## What reviewers say

### Cube Runner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-runner/id284596345)

Navigate a dynamic landscape, skillfully dodging an array of hazardous cubes. Experience exhilarating flight through tight gaps and canyons with highly responsive, intuitive controls. Enjoy multiple gameplay modes and customizable visual themes.

**Highlights:** Intuitive controls, Obstacle avoidance, Multiple difficulty levels, First and third-person views, Zen mode for endless play, Customizable themes, Original soundtrack

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth controls and gameplay
- 🎶 Blessed audio experience
- 👍 Simple yet fun design
- 🕹️ Nostalgic and addictive
- 🏆 Great high score challenges

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎮 Sensitive steering controls
- 🎨 Distracting new visuals
- 🔇 Lack of original music option
- 🔄 Speed resets on pause
- 🔀 Removed first-person view

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when downloading level packs
- Incompatible with older iOS versions
- Calibration issues on newer devices

**Requested features**

- Customizable control sensitivity
- Retro visual mode
- Option to toggle original soundtrack
- Vertical gameplay mode
- Level editor and sharing


### Curveball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/curveball/id1070277054)

Experience a 3D twist on a classic arcade game. Control your paddle to curve and direct the ball, adding spin based on paddle speed. Challenge yourself through single-player levels or compete online.

**Highlights:** 3D Pong gameplay, Paddle control for ball curving, 10 single player levels, Online multiplayer, Gem collection system, Unlockable paddle designs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5000 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Nostalgic experience
- 👍 Simple and easy to learn
- 👍 Great for casual gaming
- 👍 Competitive fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👆 Finger blocks view
- 👎 Game can freeze
- 👎 Diamonds disappear
- 👎 Annoying music/sounds
- 👎 Multiplayer doesn't work

**Reported bugs**

- Game stops mid-hit and freezes
- Score of 0 after breaking highest score
- Diamonds constantly disappear
- Multiplayer doesn't work
- Game center issues for multiplayer

**Requested features**

- Option for offset control
- Move paddle to finger location on touch
- Add more levels
- Disable music/sounds
- Imessage app or online match setup for multiplayer


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cube Runner free?

Cube Runner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Curveball free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cube Runner or Curveball?

Curveball is rated higher. Cube Runner averages 4.0 out of 5 from 504 ratings, while Curveball averages 4.1 from 68 ratings.

### Do Cube Runner or Curveball have ads?

Neither Cube Runner nor Curveball shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cube Runner or Curveball?

Cube Runner ships an update every 5 months, and Curveball every 2 months. Most recently, Cube Runner was updated on October 22, 2026 and Curveball on October 24, 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.*