Comparison

POLYMACHINE vs Glyph Cube

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

Head to head
About

POLYMACHINE

This app offers analog-modeled filters, a vocal chain, and vocal tuning for music production. It aims to be a game-changer for creating music.

Highlights
  • Analog-modeled filters
  • Vocal chain processing
  • Vocal tuning
  • Music production tools
Features
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Music Production Game Changer, Analog Models of Filters, Vocal Chain and Vocal Tune

About

Glyph Cube

This pocket beat machine, shaped like a metallic cube, offers a unique way to create music. Spin it to access different instruments like a drum sequencer, melody roll, and sample slicer. Tap glyphs to build patterns and record your jams.

Highlights
  • Drum sequencer with 8 glyphs
  • Melody roll with scales
  • Sample slicer for playable pads
  • Record jams with mic
  • No account, ads, or tracking
Features
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Glyph Cube is a pocket beat machine shaped like a metallic cube. Each face is an instrument: a drum sequencer, a melody roll, and a sample slicer. Spin it to switch, tap glyphs to build a pattern, and flick it hard to watch your beat spiral across the faces. - Eight glowing drum glyphs: kick, snare, clap, hat, open hat, rim, tom, bell - Melody roll with scales and octave controls - Slice any sample into playable pads - Record your jams with the mic - No account, no ads, no tracking Spin the cube. Find the groove.

Screenshots

POLYMACHINE4 screens
Glyph Cube4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Glyph Cube at 5.0 against POLYMACHINE's 3.6. Glyph Cube also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). POLYMACHINE's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and device support 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. POLYMACHINE sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Glyph Cube asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Glyph Cube holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: POLYMACHINE has 18 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

POLYMACHINE ships an update every 5 days, Glyph Cube every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
POLYMACHINE versus Glyph Cube: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPOLYMACHINEGlyph Cube
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (18 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMike Gaotodd cunningham

Customer experience

POLYMACHINE

All ratings18 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%

Glyph Cube

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

POLYMACHINE

One-time6
  • Sound Expansion$1.99
  • PRO MONTHLY$5.99
  • Eurorack Sequencer$9.99
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  • MIGAMO BRUTUS GERMANIUM$9.99
  • MIGAMO Filters$12.99
  • Pro Features$34.99
None

Glyph Cube

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is POLYMACHINE free?
POLYMACHINE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Glyph Cube free?
Glyph Cube is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, POLYMACHINE or Glyph Cube?
Glyph Cube is rated higher. POLYMACHINE averages 3.6 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Glyph Cube averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do POLYMACHINE or Glyph Cube have ads?
POLYMACHINE shows ads; Glyph Cube does not.
Which is updated more often, POLYMACHINE or Glyph Cube?
POLYMACHINE ships an update every 5 days, and Glyph Cube every 3 days. Most recently, POLYMACHINE was updated on November 13, 2026 and Glyph Cube on November 13, 2026.

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