Comparison

BackSlap vs Cub8

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

Head to head
About

BackSlap

A quirky music rhythm game with simple one-finger controls. Enjoy endless fun with over 80 free songs featuring humorous themes like back slapping and panda karaoke. Tap to the beat and aim for high scores based on your accuracy.

Highlights
  • One-finger controls
  • Over 80 free songs
  • Quirky themes
  • Rhythm-based tapping
  • Score ranking based on accuracy
Features
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One Finger Easy, Rhythm Nonstop! Quirky Theme, Endless Fun! "BACK SLAP" is a quirky music rhythm game that features single-finger controls, themed around funny elements like back slapping, panda karaoke, and sea otter shell smashing. With over 80 free songs, it offers players a relaxed and enjoyable gaming experience. In the game, players simply need to tap anywhere on the screen according to the music rhythm. When the music ends, the system will determine the score based on accuracy and provide a ranking.

About

Cub8

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
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Cub8 – A Hypnotic Precision Rhythm Challenge Tap with precision. Rotate cubes with the beat. Enter the infinite loop. Cub8 is a mesmerizing, fast-paced, and precision-based rhythm arcade game that will put your focus and reflexes to the ultimate test. One mistake and it’s game over! With a striking neon aesthetic, ever-changing mechanics, and a seamless, infinite zooming effect, Cub8 creates a one-of-a-kind arcade experience that feels both hypnotic and high-stakes. Can you master the beat and survive through all 8 stages? How to Play Tap on the beat to activate the hydraulic press when the cube is perfectly aligned with the hole. If you miss even once, the game ends! With each 10 successful presses, you enter a new stage with fresh music, new mechanics, and increased intensity. The further you go, the more challenging it becomes—adapt fast or fail! Features Precision-Based Rhythm Gameplay – No “Perfect” or “Good” timing—either you hit it or you lose! Never-Ending Zoom – The camera dynamically zooms into the next cube after every press, creating a fluid, infinite loop. 8 Unique Stages – Each stage introduces new mechanics, including: - Hazard Cubes that redirect movement - Fake Cubes that try to trick you - More surprises as you progress! Minimalist, Neon Aesthetic – A striking visual style with dynamic colors for each stage. Immersive Soundtrack – A carefully crafted techno, percussive, and glitchy electronic soundtrack that syncs perfectly with the gameplay. Global Leaderboards – Compete with players worldwide. How far can you go? Customization & Upgrades – Unlock skins for your hydraulic press and power-ups to help you survive longer. Think Fast, Tap Perfectly, and Keep the Loop Going! Cub8 is easy to learn but brutally hard to master—a hypnotic rhythm challenge that will keep you hooked. Download now and see how deep you can go! Best played with headphones for full immersion!

Screenshots

BackSlap4 screens
Cub84 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BackSlap at 4.6 against Cub8's 4.3. BackSlap also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 63%). Cub8's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 days). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. BackSlap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cub8 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BackSlap holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 74 and 58 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of BackSlap's written reviews are positive against 63% of Cub8's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BackSlap ships an update every 10 days, Cub8 every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BackSlap versus Cub8: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackSlapCub8
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (74 ratings) — better4.3 (58 ratings)
Positive reviews84.4% of reviews — better62.5% of reviews
Number of ratings74 — better58
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size319 MB200 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperDotoyou GamesRicardo Mendonca

Customer experience

BackSlap

All ratings71 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral4.2%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive84.4%
Neutral12.5%
Negative3.1%

Cub8

All ratings51 ratings
Positive84.3%
Neutral5.9%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

BackSlap

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Audio failure
  • Crashing when trying to watch ads
  • Scores not updating after achieving SSS
  • No music playing
  • Imported songs not playable
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  • Audio not working

Requested features

8 requests
  • More animal series or new songs
  • Tasks or events for rewards
  • Customizable button skins
  • Option for dual-key (left/right)
  • More varied melodies and譜面 (charts)
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  • Different gameplay mechanics (e.g., slides)
  • More challenging譜面 for higher difficulties
  • Fix bug with score not updating after SSS

Cub8

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BackSlap

One-time1
  • Slap Master$7.99
4 purchases

Cub8

One-time4
  • 200 Quantum Orbs$1.99
  • Cub8+$3.99
  • 500 Quantum Orbs$3.99
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  • 1300 Quantum Orbs$7.99

Questions

Is BackSlap free?
BackSlap 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, BackSlap or Cub8?
BackSlap is rated higher. BackSlap averages 4.6 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while Cub8 averages 4.3 from 58 ratings.
Do BackSlap or Cub8 have ads?
Both BackSlap and Cub8 show ads.
Which is updated more often, BackSlap or Cub8?
BackSlap ships an update every 10 days, and Cub8 every 3 days. Most recently, BackSlap was updated on October 30, 2026 and Cub8 on November 4, 2026.

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