# Altair's Cube! — 3x3 Puzzle Cube Trainer

> 3x3 puzzle cube simulator and speed cubing trainer with algorithm assistance. (iPhone/iPad app by Jack McCormack.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altairs-cube/id6747538684 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jack McCormack](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658121467)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Puzzle
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 21 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2025-07-21
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altairs-cube/id6747538684/reviews.md

## What is Altair's Cube!?

Altair's Cube! is a 3x3 Puzzle Cube Simulator & Speed Cubing Learning Aid

Play for Fun Anywhere.....Waiting in Line has Never been so Satisfying!  Just Press MENU, Pick a Cube & Go!!

Learn to Solve a Real 3x3 Puzzle Cube using the Included Instructions Examples.....(Instructions Link is Located Below Puzzle at Bottom Left)

You Don't have to Memorize Algorithms or Practice Careful Rotation Finger Tricks to Win this Game!~

With One-Touch Algorithm Buttons, you can reliably Solve ANY 3x3 Puzzle Cube Pattern as a Beginner in just Minutes!~

Altair's Cube! Features:

-Standard Speed Cubing 3x3 Notation  

**F is Center Face Clockwise Rotation -> F' is Counter-Clockwise 

***U = Up Face (Top), D = Down Face, L = Left Face, R = Right Face, F = Front Face, B = Back Face (Bottom), X / Y / Z Rotation, etc

-6 Button Menus featuring 72 Action Buttons, including Favorite CFOP Algorithms such as Sune

**Press "+" or "-" to Quickly Navigate through the Action Button Menus

-Unfolded 3x3 CUBE View -> See ALL 6 Sides of the Cube Moving at Once 

-50 Included Special Pattern Cubes w/ On-Device Storage for Importing Additional Cubes

**with the Cube Description Field, naming Cubes is a Snap!  Just Update the Name Field, Paste in the Annotated Moves List & Press "IMPORT PUZZLE"

-Create New Puzzles w/ variable Complexity -> Adjust Rotation Number from 1 to 100 & Press "NEW PUZZLE" Button

**Stay Sharp by Practicing CFOP Algorithms on Fresh Random 3x3 Cubes, or Load an Old Favorite from the MENU Stored Cubes List

-Frustrated?  Pressed the Wrong Button? -> Altair's Cube! contains a Rotations Log & Also has REVERSE Moves Conveniently Included!

-Want a Do-Over?  Want to Restart the Puzzle from Scratch? -> there's a Button for that! -> Press "RELOAD PUZZLE"

-Press "SOLVE" to Reverse the Moves!......Now You can Easily Create an Annotated Rotation Moves List to 1) MAKE a Special Pattern or 2) SOLVE a Special Pattern

-Want to Try out a Special CFOP Algorithm or Solution?  -> Just Paste it into the Blue Import Puzzle TextField & Press "IMPORT MOVE"

-Press "REVIEW MOVES" to Step Backwards or Forwards through the Recorded Moves....tap "EXIT REVIEW" to return to FULL MENU

-"RELOAD PUZZLE" gives you a Fresh Start

-Press "HIDE NUMBERS" for a more Challenging Experience

-In the "MENU" List -> Easily LOAD  Stored Cubes or Delete them....or Build a Fresh Cube w/ "RESET"

**Search the STORED CUBEs List Faster w/ "Original ORDER" & "ORDER by A-Z" Toggle Option

-Variable Button Colors help you Identify the ROTATION CENTER more Quickly on the DOUBLE & SINGLE Rotation Button Menus

-COPY the Entire Annotated CUBE Rotation List to Clipboard by Tapping on the "ALTAIR'S CUBE!" Title Label

**Paste Clipboard into Email, Text Message or Notes

-Altair's Cube! is Great for Learning How to Make Cool Pattern Cubes.....Learning to SOLVE 3x3 Cubes.....and Learning about Algorithms used by Speed Cubers

**Most of ALL -> Altair's Cube! is Fun & Relaxing!~ >>> Solving a 1980's Style 3x3 Puzzle Cube is Highly Satisfying % 

-Whether you're a Speed Cubing Pro Looking to Store Fancy Patterns & Stay Sharp, or Just an Armchair Quarterback Looking for an EASY Way to WIN BIG in the Cube Game, Altair's Cube! has you covered!!

>>> Altair's Cube! -> the Most Fun you Can Have while Waiting in LINE!~

## Key features

- 3x3 puzzle cube simulation
- One-touch algorithm buttons
- Included solving instructions
- Custom puzzle creation
- Speed cubing algorithm practice
- Rotations log and reverse moves
- On-device storage for custom cubes


## Frequently asked questions about Altair's Cube!

### How does Altair's Cube! help beginners solve a 3x3 puzzle cube?

Altair's Cube! provides one-touch algorithm buttons that allow beginners to solve any 3x3 puzzle cube pattern in minutes. It also includes links to instructions and examples for learning.

### Can I create my own custom puzzles in Altair's Cube!?

Yes, you can create new puzzles with variable complexity by adjusting the rotation number from 1 to 100. You can also import custom puzzles by pasting annotated moves lists.

### Does Altair's Cube! have ads?

No, Altair's Cube! is ad-free. It is a paid application, offering an uninterrupted user experience.

### What are the supported devices for Altair's Cube!?

Altair's Cube! is supported on iPhone and iPad devices.

### How often is Altair's Cube! updated?

The app was last updated on April 2, 2026, with version 1.8. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and improvements.

### What is the age rating for Altair's Cube!?

Altair's Cube! has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Can I practice specific speed cubing algorithms with Altair's Cube!?

Yes, the app features menus with 72 action buttons, including favorite CFOP algorithms like Sune. You can practice these on fresh random cubes or load stored favorites.

### What is the price of Altair's Cube!?

Altair's Cube! is available for a one-time purchase of $0.99.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8 — 2026-04-02

-Updated for Mac:  Application Window Resizing Response

**Improved Response to Window Resizing by User,  reducing device workload while increasing reloading speed

>>> Altair's Cube! -> the Most Fun you Can Have while Waiting in LINE!~

### 1.7 — 2026-01-02

-Updated Age Rating Responses

### 1.60 — 2025-11-30

-> Fixed BLUE Captioning Typo:   Easy Algorithms 3  ->  [R U2 R' U' R U' R']  Button

**BLUE Captioning matches Button Title

***Also Updated INSTRUCTIONS Feature  ->  [R U2 R' U' R U' R']  Button  BLUE Captioning

-> Note:  Instructions Feature is Located at the Bottom-Left of the Main Screen
 
>>> Altair's Cube! -> it's the Best Way to Learn to Solve Real 1980's Style 3x3 Puzzle Cubes!~

### 1.50 — 2025-09-08

-> UPDATED "Reload Puzzle" Button Functionality -> Re-Loads Previous Puzzle Title

**Now RELOADING Puzzle will Restore the Previous Puzzle Name

-> Updated:  RESET CUBE

**Now RESET CUBE will Change the Puzzle Description Field to "NEW CUBE" -> making it easier to Distinguish New Unnamed Cubes

-> Fixed Typo:  "Embedded 2x2 Cube"

>>> Altair's Cube! -> it's the Best Way to Learn to Solve Real 1980's Style 3x3 Puzzle Cubes!~

### 1.40 — 2025-08-05

-Added NEW Feature:  SAVE PROGRESS Button

**this Allows the User to SAVE the CURRENT PROGRESS, which will be Stored in the MENU of CUBES at the END of the LIST

***Current Progress will Automatically RELOAD & then LOAD Again when Altair's Cube! App is Reopened at a Later Time

-> the Red SAVE PROGRESS Button is Located Below the IMPORT MOVE Button

-UPDATED Feature:  Automatic Scrollview Content Resizing

**Added minimum ScrollView Content Height Ceiling for iPhone SE Users

>>> Altair's Cube! -> it's the Best Way to Learn to Solve Real 1980's Style 3x3 Puzzle Cubes!~

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