# Cube Runner vs PapiMissile

The clearest difference is rating: PapiMissile at 4.7 against Cube Runner's 3.9. PapiMissile also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 17.0). Cube Runner's advantage is ratings volume (494 vs 7) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 12 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

PapiMissile holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube Runner has 494 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Cube Runner's written reviews are positive against 84% of PapiMissile's.

Cube Runner ships an update every 5 months, PapiMissile every 12 months. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cube Runner | PapiMissile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (494 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-runner/id284596345/reviews) | **[4.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papimissile/id313539663/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **494** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 80.3% of reviews | **84.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 36 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andy Qua](https://appshunter.io/developer/284092693) | [Yohei Iwasaki](https://appshunter.io/developer/285800498) |

## 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


### PapiMissile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papimissile/id313539663)

Launch a character from a military base to break falling enemy missiles. Score more points by destroying multiple missiles simultaneously. Protect your bases to avoid game over.

**Highlights:** Launch projectiles, Break enemy missiles, Score multiplier for multi-missile breaks, Base destruction mechanic, Base recovery system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎵 Excellent sound effects and music
- 😄 Highly addictive and fun gameplay
- ⚡ Simple yet engaging mechanics
- 🆓 Free to download and play
- 🎮 Great for short gaming sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Difficulty increases too quickly
- 😴 Can become boring over time
- 🚀 Missiles launch too slowly
- 🔄 Limited gameplay variety
- 📱 Outdated graphics/Retina display issues

**Reported bugs**

- High scores not saving without internet connection
- Retina display icon and graphics not updated
- Minor bug fixes mentioned in updates
- Sound-related issues in updates

**Requested features**

- Multi-touch support for managing multiple bases
- High score saving without internet connection
- Additional game levels (underwater, etc.)
- Difficulty settings or adjustable progression
- Boss battles or final level challenges


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cube Runner free?

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

### Is PapiMissile free?

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

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

PapiMissile is rated higher. Cube Runner averages 3.9 out of 5 from 494 ratings, while PapiMissile averages 4.7 from 7 ratings.

### Do Cube Runner or PapiMissile have ads?

Neither Cube Runner nor PapiMissile shows ads.

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

Cube Runner ships an update every 5 months, and PapiMissile every 12 months. Most recently, Cube Runner was updated on October 8, 2026 and PapiMissile on October 8, 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.*