Comparison

Cube vs Cube2D

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

Head to head
About

Cube

This app uses augmented reality to help you solve classic puzzle cubes. Scan your real cube into the app and learn how to solve it in under a minute. It's a fun way to stimulate your brain and master puzzle-solving techniques.

Highlights
  • AR puzzle cube scanning
  • Virtual cube solving
  • Step-by-step solving guidance
  • Image recognition technology
  • Brain stimulation
Features
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Product introduction The puzzle cube is one of the world’s most classic games, with countless combinations to work the hands and brain. Cube-tastic! uses AR technology to help players restore the cube within a minute. You will stimulate your brain like never before with this delightful toy. Features: 1. Image recognition technology scans the real-life puzzle cube into the virtual world. 2. No matter how scrambled the cube, the system will solve it. This allows anyone to master the tricks to solving the puzzle themselves.

About

Cube2D

Experience the classic Rubik's Cube in a novel 2D format. Solve puzzles with multiple cube sizes and track your progress with built-in timers and high score tracking. Enjoy a minimalist design and offline play for a focused puzzle-solving experience.

Highlights
  • Multiple cube sizes (2x2, 3x3, 4x4)
  • Intuitive 2D controls
  • In-game timer
  • High score tracking
  • Clean, minimalist design
  • Offline play
Features
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Cube2D takes the classic Rubik's Cube puzzle and transforms it into a unique 2D experience! Imagine a Rubik's Cube unfolded onto a flat surface – that's Cube2D. Features: - Multiple Cube Sizes: Play with 2x2, 3x3, and 4x4 cubes (also known as the Pocket Cube, Rubik's Cube, and Rubik's Revenge). - Intuitive Controls: Easy-to-learn controls make solving a breeze, even in 2D. - Timer: Track your solving speed and challenge yourself to beat your best times. - High Score Tracking: Keep track of your personal records for each cube size. - Clean and Minimalist Design: Enjoy a distraction-free puzzle experience. - Offline Play Enjoy Cube2D anytime, anywhere, no internet connection is required.. - Challenge Your Mind: Sharpen your spatial reasoning and problem-solving skills. How to Play: 1. Tap and drag on rows or columns to rotate them. 2. The goal is to arrange all the colors so that each face of the "unfolded cube" has only one color. 3. Keep practicing to achieve faster solve times! Ready to take on the 2D cube challenge? Download Cube2D now and start solving!

Screenshots

Cube4 screens
Cube2D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cube at monthly against Cube2D's every 9 months. Cube also leads on rating (2.4 vs 2.0) and review sentiment (24% vs 0%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cube holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube has 40 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Cube's written reviews are positive against 0% of Cube2D's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cube ships an update monthly, Cube2D every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Cube versus Cube2D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCubeCube2D
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (40 ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews24.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings40 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size170 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShanghai Bloks Technology Group Co., Ltd京国 赵

Customer experience

Cube

All ratings40 ratings
Positive32.5%
Neutral7.5%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive24.3%
Neutral5.4%
Negative70.3%

Cube2D

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Cube

No in-app purchases

None

Cube2D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cube free?
Cube is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cube2D free?
Cube2D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cube or Cube2D?
Cube is rated higher. Cube averages 2.4 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Cube2D averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Cube or Cube2D have ads?
Neither Cube nor Cube2D shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cube or Cube2D?
Cube ships an update monthly, and Cube2D every 9 months. Most recently, Cube was updated on October 10, 2026 and Cube2D on October 1, 2026.

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