Comparison

Fidget Cube by Antsy Labs vs The Wrist Rush

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Fidget Cube by Antsy Labs

Experience the iconic fidget toy virtually on your phone and Apple Watch. Engage in satisfying fidgeting actions to earn energy, climb leaderboards, and unlock stylish new designs. It's the original fidget craze, now in a digital format.

Highlights
  • Virtual Fidget Cube simulation
  • Fidget Energy scoring system
  • Global leaderboard
  • Unlockable colorways and designs
  • Apple Watch compatibility
  • Referral system for exclusive unlocks
Features
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Hey there, fidget fanatics! You already know the global sensation that’s been sending your fingers into a frenzy since 2016. Well, the McLachlan brothers - the original fidget maestros from Antsy Labs - are back with a twist! Say hello to your very own virtual Fidget Cube - bringing the fidget icon right to your screens. Click it, spin it, flip it - all on your iPhone or - drumroll, please - your Apple Watch! Whether you’re in line for coffee or waiting for that ever-late friend (you know who you are…), give your fingers the fidgety outlet they crave and earn some sweet Fidget Energy while you're at it! Features? We got 'em! * Fidget to Fame: Every tap, roll, and click takes your Fidget Energy score higher. Watch it climb and flex those digits on our global leaderboard. Who knew being antsy could make you numero uno? * Style Points: Fidget in fashion! Choose a Fidget Cube colorway that screams you. And for the high-rollers? Unlock EVEN MORE chic designs with that glorious Fidget Energy (or unlock exclusive, never released colorways when friends download the app using your unique referral link). * Original Overload: We’re the real deal! Crafted by the brains behind the original Fidget Cube which kickstarted (literally, thanks Kickstarter) the global fidget toy craze. You know spinners? Yep, you can thank the Fidget Cube fixation for sparking that, too. So, why twiddle your thumbs aimlessly when they could be having the time of their life with Fidget Cube? Dive into the world of virtual fidgeting, and download Fidget Cube by Antsy Labs!

About

The Wrist Rush

Engage in a collection of fast-paced mini-games designed specifically for your Apple Watch. Master the digital crown to navigate challenges, collect coins, and unlock new, exciting games for on-the-go entertainment.

Highlights
  • Rapid-fire mini-games for Apple Watch
  • Digital crown control mechanics
  • Coin collection for unlocking games
  • Dynamic challenges every 10 seconds
  • Playable anytime, anywhere on your wrist
Features
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Dive into “The Wrist Rush” on Apple Watch! Rapid-fire mini-games: collect coins, unlock new challenges, and master the digital crown controls! WELCOME TO “THE WRIST RUSH”: -Mini-games designed for your Apple Watch -Experience a dynamic & engaging new mini-game every 10 seconds -Collect coins as you go to unlock more games -Play anytime, anywhere, right on your wrist! Here’s a sneak peek into some of the mini-games you’ll encounter: ORANGE’S UP: Keep the orange jumping but don’t let it fall. Control with quick rotations of the digital crown. WATCHIUS: Navigate through space and avoid cosmic adversaries with careful crown rotations FLYGUIN: Assist jumping penguins with strategic crown rotations to avoid obstacles BUBBLICIOUS: Help Holly control bubble gum sizes, maintaining the goal size with precise crown rotations FLANKY GHOST: Guide Flanky the Ghost through obstacles with timely crown movements CANNON’ON: Aim and extinguish flames to save the day, using the crown for aiming ABYSS?: Dive into the abyss in search of treasures, controlling your descent with the crown FISHING, YES: Fish for treasures while avoiding fish, controlling your hook with the crown VIKING HARBOR: Direct blind sailors by moving a light source with the crown KING’S TRAINING: Help the king in his training by intercepting cannon shots, moving up or down with the crown HIGHWAY CHASE: Drive a car in a thrilling chase, avoiding obstacles with crown rotations A UNIQUE ADVENTURE: Each mini-game in “The Wrist Rush” offers different levels of difficulty and requires various skills. The coins you collect can be used to unlock these games permanently, adding them to your gameplay rotation. MORE THAN A GAME: “The Wrist Rush” is a series of captivating challenges that you can PLAY ANYTIME, ANYWHERE, RIGHT ON YOUR WRIST! Get ready for non-stop fun & excitement with “The Wrist Rush”! Payments and Renewal: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Account settings at any time after purchase No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active period. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://starrynight-ac70a.web.app/privacyp.html

Screenshots

Fidget Cube by Antsy Labs4 screens
The Wrist Rush4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Fidget Cube by Antsy Labs at free with in-app purchases against The Wrist Rush's subscription. Fidget Cube by Antsy Labs also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). The Wrist Rush's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Fidget Cube by Antsy Labs sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and The Wrist Rush sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fidget Cube by Antsy Labs holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 187 and 145 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Fidget Cube by Antsy Labs's written reviews are positive against 61% of The Wrist Rush's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Fidget Cube by Antsy Labs versus The Wrist Rush: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFidget Cube by Antsy LabsThe Wrist Rush
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (187 ratings) — better4.3 (145 ratings)
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews61.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings187 — better145
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size197 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAntsy Labs LLCMobyFox, Inc.

Customer experience

Fidget Cube by Antsy Labs

All ratings167 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral5.4%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral13.9%
Negative30.6%

The Wrist Rush

All ratings112 ratings
Positive81.3%
Neutral8.0%
Negative10.7%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive61.1%
Neutral11.1%
Negative27.8%

Bugs and requests

Fidget Cube by Antsy Labs

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Fidget cube not on Apple Watch 2nd gen
  • Cannot get actual cube on watch
  • Apple Watch and iPhone app don't sync
  • Referral links won't open to App Store
  • Cannot rotate the fidget cube
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  • Cube gets stuck on the side with the silver ball
  • Leaderboards do not update properly
  • Frequent freezing when changing cube sides
  • Points freeze and take a long time to update
  • Fingerprint side of the cube is really bad in the app version
  • Cube tries to rotate instead of tweak the analog stick or roll the spindle

Requested features

9 requests
  • Make it easier to switch sides
  • Make the 'breath' surface vibrations more calming
  • Add a haptics slider
  • Allow guest usage without sign-up
  • Improve leaderboard updates
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  • Fix freezing issues when changing cube sides
  • Make the worry stone side more relaxing with haptics
  • Allow users to try the app before creating an account
  • Make the switch toggle more like the physical cube's rubbing motion

The Wrist Rush

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Fidget Cube by Antsy Labs

One-time2
  • G4MER Fidget Cube Color$1.99
  • Unlock Aqua to G4MER colors$3.99
3 purchases

The Wrist Rush

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription$0.991 Month
  • Annual subscription$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime access$2.99

Questions

Is Fidget Cube by Antsy Labs free?
Fidget Cube by Antsy Labs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Wrist Rush free?
The Wrist Rush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fidget Cube by Antsy Labs or The Wrist Rush?
Fidget Cube by Antsy Labs is rated higher. Fidget Cube by Antsy Labs averages 4.5 out of 5 from 187 ratings, while The Wrist Rush averages 4.3 from 145 ratings.
Do Fidget Cube by Antsy Labs or The Wrist Rush have ads?
Fidget Cube by Antsy Labs shows ads; The Wrist Rush does not.

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