# Hideaways Wonders vs Cub8

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cub8 at every 3 days against Hideaways Wonders's every 3 weeks. Cub8 also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 50%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). Hideaways Wonders's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 51). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hideaways Wonders sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Cub8 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hideaways Wonders holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hideaways Wonders has 2.3K ratings behind it against 51, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Hideaways Wonders's written reviews are positive against 63% of Cub8's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Hideaways Wonders ships an update every 3 weeks, Cub8 every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hideaways Wonders | Cub8 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hideaways-wonders/id6474877832/reviews)** | [4.4 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cub8-precision-rhythm-arcade/id6743403786/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 51 |
| Positive reviews | 49.6% of reviews | **62.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#90** | — |
| Size | 1.2 GB | 200 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RoadRocks](https://appshunter.io/developer/1295007260) | [Ricardo Mendonca](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491604251) |

## What reviewers say

### Hideaways Wonders

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hideaways-wonders/id6474877832)

**Currently charting:** #90 Top Free · Music, #97 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

Embark on a journey to restore balance to a city of harmony and wisdom by solving over 100 spot-the-difference puzzles. Experience stunning visuals, inspiring music, and a unique blend of brain training, entertainment, and reflection.

**Highlights:** Over 100 spot-the-difference puzzles, Stunning 8K-rendered worlds, Inspiring soundtracks, Transformative chapters, Brain workout and entertainment, Meditation and reflection elements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trickle(5 hints) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Breeze(10 hints) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Wonders Hint Duet | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fount(20 hints) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lucid Lens | $2.99 | one-time |
| Deluge(50 hints) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Grand W. | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Unusual quirky graphics
- 👍 Beautiful game design
- 👍 Enjoyable and relaxing gameplay
- 👍 Lovely music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Progress loss after updates
- 💰 Paywall after initial levels
- 💰 Hints require in-app purchases
- 🐛 Unresponsive UI and sluggish controls
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Game progress lost after updates
- App crashes and freezes
- Saved progress not persisting between sessions

**Requested features**

- Option to mute background music
- Ability to save progress and resume levels
- More generous hint system
- Improved visual feedback for user interactions


### Cub8

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cub8-precision-rhythm-arcade/id6743403786)

This is a fast-paced, precision-based rhythm arcade game. Tap to the beat to align cubes and avoid mistakes, with ever-changing mechanics and a striking neon aesthetic. Compete on global leaderboards and unlock customizations.

**Highlights:** Precision-based rhythm gameplay, Infinite zooming camera effect, 8 unique stages with new mechanics, Minimalist neon aesthetic, Immersive electronic soundtrack, Global leaderboards, Customization and upgrades

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Quantum Orbs | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cub8+ | $3.99 | one-time |
| 500 Quantum Orbs | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1300 Quantum Orbs | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hideaways Wonders free?

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

### Is Cub8 free?

Cub8 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hideaways Wonders or Cub8?

Hideaways Wonders is rated higher. Hideaways Wonders averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Cub8 averages 4.4 from 51 ratings.

### Do Hideaways Wonders or Cub8 have ads?

Both Hideaways Wonders and Cub8 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hideaways Wonders or Cub8?

Hideaways Wonders ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cub8 every 3 days. Most recently, Hideaways Wonders was updated on October 17, 2026 and Cub8 on October 9, 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.*