# Quiver vs CubePaintAR

The clearest difference is rating: Quiver at 3.6 against CubePaintAR's 2.1. Quiver also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 10%) and ratings volume (258 vs 18). CubePaintAR's advantage is iOS requirement (10.3 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Quiver sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and CubePaintAR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Quiver holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Quiver has 258 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Quiver's written reviews are positive against 10% of CubePaintAR's.

Quiver ships an update every 6 weeks, CubePaintAR every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Quiver | CubePaintAR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.6 (258 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quiver-3d-coloring-app/id650645305/reviews)** | [2.1 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubepaintar/id1288635680/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **258** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 10.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 262 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [QuiverVision Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/650645308) | [highlewelt GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1082678494) |

## What reviewers say

### Quiver

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quiver-3d-coloring-app/id650645305)

This app combines traditional coloring with augmented reality to create an engaging and educational experience for children. Users can print pages, color them, and then watch their creations come to life on a smart device. It offers a fun way to learn various subjects and develop creativity.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality coloring, Printable coloring pages, Watch creations come to life, Educational content, Interactive games, Capture and share creations

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quiver Monthly Subscription | $2.49 | per month |
| Quiver Vol. 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dover Vol 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Amazing Animals of New Zealand | $2.99 | one-time |
| B-Daman Fireblast | $2.99 | one-time |
| Quiver Platonic Solids | $2.99 | one-time |
| Summer & Sea Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Quiver Vol. 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Quiver Education Vol. 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| BBC Children in Need | $4.99 | one-time |
| Quiver Holidays Pack | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for teaching science
- 👍 Engaging and informative
- 👍 Brings artwork to life
- 👍 Fantastic people to work with
- 👍 Reliable and professional

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🐛 Crashes or freezes
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🔒 Requires in-app purchases to unlock content
- 🔒 Too many in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup
- Camera doesn't work
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Doesn't recognize colored drawings
- Requires repeated purchases for new content

**Requested features**

- Allow users to interact with friends and post drawings
- Expand educational content (e.g. cells, solar system, biology)
- Add more free content and reduce in-app purchases
- Improve camera scanning and recognition
- Provide better instructions and guidance for first-time users


### CubePaintAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubepaintar/id1288635680)

This augmented reality coloring book lets you bring 13 different animals to life in real space. Scan a special cube with your device, choose an animal, and paint it with your finger. The animated creatures can be recorded and shared.

**Highlights:** Color 13 different animals, Augmented reality integration, Animated animal models, Adjustable brush size, Record and share creations, Requires Merge Cube

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Animals | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Quiver free?

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

### Is CubePaintAR free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Quiver or CubePaintAR?

Quiver is rated higher. Quiver averages 3.6 out of 5 from 258 ratings, while CubePaintAR averages 2.1 from 18 ratings.

### Do Quiver or CubePaintAR have ads?

Neither Quiver nor CubePaintAR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Quiver or CubePaintAR?

Quiver ships an update every 6 weeks, and CubePaintAR every 2 months. Most recently, Quiver was updated on October 23, 2026 and CubePaintAR on October 6, 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.*