# Brain Trap vs Cubiq 3D

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cubiq 3D at none against Brain Trap's 6. Cubiq 3D also leads on ads (none vs shown). Brain Trap's advantage is ratings volume (2.4K vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brain Trap sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Cubiq 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Brain Trap against 5.0 for Cubiq 3D. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brain Trap has 2.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Brain Trap ships an update every 5 days, Cubiq 3D every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brain Trap | Cubiq 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-trap-tricky-puzzle/id6757176533/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubiq-3d/id6797213429/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 68.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 512 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [COMMANDOO JOINT STOCK COMPANY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561328863) | [Amit Kandial](https://appshunter.io/developer/1858479815) |

## What reviewers say

### Brain Trap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-trap-tricky-puzzle/id6757176533)

This game challenges your common sense with frustratingly clever puzzles. Expect unexpected solutions that require swiping, shaking, and tilting your device in unconventional ways to progress through humorous scenarios.

**Highlights:** Unexpected puzzle mechanics, Hilarious troll scenarios, Out-of-the-box logic challenges, Weekly updating levels, Brain-boosting fun, Free to play

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 hint | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 5 hints | $3.99 | one-time |
| 10 hints | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Pack | $11.99 | one-time |


### Cubiq 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubiq-3d/id6797213429)

Engage in a unique 3D puzzle experience with two distinct gameplay modes. Recreate target structures by strategically moving colored cubes or slide blocks across a grid, navigating around obstacles to match a pattern. Offers increasingly challenging levels with intuitive controls and live feedback.

**Highlights:** Two unique puzzle modes: Classic 3D and Top View 2D, 3D structure-building puzzles, Strategic top-view sliding puzzles, Front, Back, Left, and Right target previews, Fixed Ice blocks in Top View 2D, Live match percentage feedback, Game Center leaderboard support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brain Trap free?

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

### Is Cubiq 3D free?

Cubiq 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Brain Trap or Cubiq 3D?

Cubiq 3D is rated higher. Brain Trap averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Cubiq 3D averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Brain Trap or Cubiq 3D have ads?

Brain Trap shows ads; Cubiq 3D does not.

### Which is updated more often, Brain Trap or Cubiq 3D?

Brain Trap ships an update every 5 days, and Cubiq 3D every 2 weeks. Most recently, Brain Trap was updated on October 31, 2026 and Cubiq 3D 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.*