# Cub8 vs Violin Blast

The clearest difference is rating: Violin Blast at 5.0 against Cub8's 4.3. Violin Blast also leads on ads (none vs shown). Cub8's advantage is ratings volume (58 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cub8 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Violin Blast sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Violin Blast holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cub8 has 58 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Cub8 ships an update every 3 days, Violin Blast every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cub8 | Violin Blast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cub8-precision-rhythm-arcade/id6743403786/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/violin-blast/id6755306633/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **58** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 200 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ricardo Mendonca](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491604251) | [Scott Spoeneman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853031990) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Violin Blast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/violin-blast/id6755306633)

Transform violin practice into an engaging game with real-time pitch detection. Play through exciting modes like Bubble Pop and Liftoff, receiving instant feedback to improve your playing. Features a built-in tuner and adjustable difficulty levels for all learners.

**Highlights:** Gamified violin practice, Real-time pitch detection, Two game modes (Bubble Pop, Liftoff), Built-in professional tuner, Three difficulty levels, Offline play

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cub8 free?

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

### Is Violin Blast free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cub8 or Violin Blast?

Violin Blast is rated higher. Cub8 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while Violin Blast averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Cub8 or Violin Blast have ads?

Cub8 shows ads; Violin Blast does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cub8 or Violin Blast?

Cub8 ships an update every 3 days, and Violin Blast every 4 days. Most recently, Cub8 was updated on October 25, 2026 and Violin Blast on October 24, 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.*