# Cube Runner vs PapiRubber

The clearest difference is rating: PapiRubber at 5.0 against Cube Runner's 4.0. PapiRubber also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 17.0). Cube Runner's advantage is ratings volume (504 vs 7). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

PapiRubber holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube Runner has 504 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Cube Runner's written reviews are positive against 74% of PapiRubber'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, PapiRubber every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cube Runner | PapiRubber |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (504 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-runner/id284596345/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papirubber/id477363497/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **504** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **80.3% of reviews** | 73.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 36 MB | 5 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


### PapiRubber

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papirubber/id477363497)

Control a character with a spiked ball and rubber rope to defeat enemies. Swipe to move and draw circles to swing the weapon effectively. Achieve chain bonuses by defeating multiple foes simultaneously, but avoid getting hit three times to continue playing.

**Highlights:** Character with spiked ball and rubber rope weapon, Swipe to move character, Draw circles to swing weapon, Defeat enemies, Chain bonuses for multiple defeats, Avoid enemy contact

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to play
- 🤩 Addictive and fun gameplay
- ✨ Great way to kill time
- 💯 Satisfying combos
- 🌟 Unique game mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⬆️ Too hard
- 🤏 Screen too small
- ✋ Finger gets in the way
- 📉 Not that addicting initially
- 😵 Too quick to die

**Reported bugs**

- iPad does not crash
- Lose a Life sound too positive
- Game crashes on iPhone

**Requested features**

- Add more levels
- Add support for iPhone 5
- Add a heart icon to gain lives back
- Consider a new Papi rubber game
- Prefer original Papi look over pixelated


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cube Runner free?

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

### Is PapiRubber free?

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

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

PapiRubber is rated higher. Cube Runner averages 4.0 out of 5 from 504 ratings, while PapiRubber averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Cube Runner or PapiRubber have ads?

Neither Cube Runner nor PapiRubber shows ads.

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

Cube Runner ships an update every 5 months, and PapiRubber every 10 months. Most recently, Cube Runner was updated on October 22, 2026 and PapiRubber on October 21, 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.*