# Crunchyroll vs Cubiks

The clearest difference is rating: Cubiks at 5.0 against Crunchyroll's 3.4. Cubiks also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 8 days). Crunchyroll's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crunchyroll sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $13.99 per month and Cubiks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cubiks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 5 respectively.

Crunchyroll ships an update every 8 days, Cubiks daily. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crunchyroll | Cubiks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crunchyroll-gift/id6747459734/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubiks/id6756198481/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.3 GB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Crunchyroll, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/329913457) | [Steven Zweier](https://appshunter.io/developer/309825763) |

## What reviewers say

### Crunchyroll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crunchyroll-gift/id6747459734)

Embark on a thrilling escape from a sinking luxury cruise ship. Solve puzzles, navigate changing environments, and uncover the truth behind your predicament. This adventure game requires a Crunchyroll Mega or Ultimate Fan membership.

**Highlights:** Escape a sinking ship, Solve environmental puzzles, Navigate dynamic levels, Uncover a hidden truth, Interact with passengers, Utilize found items

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mega Fan  Monthly | $13.99 | per month |


### Cubiks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubiks/id6756198481)

Engage your spatial reasoning with this elegant 3D cube puzzle game. Rotate grid rows and columns to match faces to target colors across hundreds of handcrafted levels and an endless procedural mode. Offers hints, an undo system, and accessibility features.

**Highlights:** 200 handcrafted puzzle levels, 10 themed worlds, 3x3, 4x4, and 5x5 grid sizes, Star rating system, Endless mode with procedural generation, Walkthrough hints, Undo system, Color blind mode

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crunchyroll free?

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

### Is Cubiks free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Crunchyroll or Cubiks?

Cubiks is rated higher. Crunchyroll averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Cubiks averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Crunchyroll or Cubiks have ads?

Cubiks shows ads; Crunchyroll does not.

### Which is updated more often, Crunchyroll or Cubiks?

Crunchyroll ships an update every 8 days, and Cubiks daily. Most recently, Crunchyroll was updated on October 24, 2026 and Cubiks 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.*