Comparison

Magic Cube 3D Classic vs Cube AR

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

Head to head
About

Magic Cube 3D Classic

This is a classic 3D puzzle game where players manipulate a cube with six faces, each covered in nine stickers of six different colors. The goal is to arrange the colors correctly on each face. It offers a familiar and challenging puzzle experience.

Highlights
  • 3D cube puzzle
  • Six faces
  • Nine stickers per face
  • Classic color matching
  • Challenging gameplay
Features
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Magic Cube 3D Classic returns with a redesigned 3D puzzle experience for iPhone and iPad. FIVE PUZZLES, ONE BEAUTIFUL GAME Play the classic 3x3 cube, Pyraminx, Diamond, 4x4 and 5x5 cubes. New games begin scrambled by legal moves from a solved puzzle, not randomly colored stickers. The 3x3 cube is the default puzzle. DIRECT TOUCH CONTROLS Drag on the puzzle to turn a row or column. The selected layer follows your finger, then snaps into place on release; a short drag springs back. Drag outside the puzzle to rotate your view. Enjoy a portrait layout that keeps the puzzle central, with quick access to the menu, shop and help. AUTOMATIC TIMING AND SAVED PROGRESS The first layer move starts the timer; solving the puzzle stops it automatically. Track your moves and celebrate completed puzzles and new personal bests. Progress is saved separately for each puzzle type. Return to a saved game without spending another play. Time pauses while away, during ads and during demonstrations. These are local active-play statistics, not official competition timing. DAILY AND GUIDED CHALLENGES Daily challenges use the same legal scramble for each puzzle type and UTC date. Track your local daily best and streak. Try short 3x3 practice challenges: make the white cross, finish the first layer or solve a puzzle three moves from completion. Hints explain the next moves. These are guided examples, not a complete beginner course. SOLUTION PLAYBACK AND PRACTICE The 3x3 two-phase solver calculates a solution from the current position; it does not guarantee the shortest solution. Other puzzle types restore the puzzle by reversing the recorded scramble and moves. Follow one move at a time, pause, replay or adjust playback speed. Undo and hints mark a game as assisted practice; automatic demonstrations never enter ranked results. PERSONAL STATISTICS AND SHARING View Recent 10 and Best 10 results, personal best, today's best, solve count, average time, moves per second, AO5 and AO12. Ranked statistics include only unassisted free and daily challenges. Copy scramble sequences and share puzzle or replay links. Results and daily streaks stay on your device; there is no global leaderboard. SOUND AND ACCESSIBILITY Enjoy action sounds, background music, separate volume controls and optional haptic feedback on supported devices. Choose high-contrast colors, sticker symbols for color identification, larger text or reduced motion. Your preferences are saved locally. PLAY OPTIONS A new installation includes 5 plays. Preparing a puzzle is free: a new game consumes one play only when you first turn a layer. With no plays remaining, starting a new game opens the shop. Complete a rewarded ad to earn 3 plays. Optional consumable packs add 30 or 80 plays. Unlimited is a one-time purchase for permanently ad-free, unlimited play and supports Restore Purchases. No player account is required. Puzzles can be played offline while plays are available; advertisements and store features require internet. Puzzle progress, results, preferences and play balance are stored locally. Deleting the app or clearing its data may lose unused consumable plays and local records. Consumable packs cannot be restored; Unlimited can be restored through the store.

About

Cube AR

This app simplifies solving a cube puzzle by using augmented reality. It detects your cube and provides visual, step-by-step arrow guidance directly on the puzzle, making it easy to learn and master.

Highlights
  • Auto cube detection
  • Effortless scanning
  • Guiding arrows
  • Front/back camera flexibility
  • Final layer mastery (paid)
Features
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Struggling to crack the cube code? Baffled by cryptic book guides or confusing websites? Say hello to your new best friend – this app makes solving a cube a breeze! Just follow the clever arrows overlaid right on your cube, and you’ll be a cube-conquering champ in no time! Free Features That Rock: • Auto Cube Detection: Simply flash your cube at the camera, and voilà – it’s recognized instantly! • Effortless Scanning: Rotate your cube, and let the app do the heavy lifting – no tedious manual input required. • Guiding Arrows: Watch as arrows magically appear on your cube, pointing you exactly where to twist – whether it’s a single face or the whole puzzle! • Camera Flexibility: Use your front or back camera – whatever vibe you’re feeling. Unlock the Pro Move (Paid Feature): • Final Layer Mastery: Nail that tricky last layer with expert precision and swagger. Download now and turn cube chaos into cube coolness! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Magic Cube 3D Classic4 screens
Cube AR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cube AR at none against Magic Cube 3D Classic's shown. Cube AR also leads on review sentiment (23% vs 5%). Magic Cube 3D Classic's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Magic Cube 3D Classic sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Cube AR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magic Cube 3D Classic ships an update every 11 months, Cube AR every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Magic Cube 3D Classic versus Cube AR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic Cube 3D ClassicCube AR
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.1 (3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews4.5% of reviews23.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppLabNexus LLCPin-Chou Liu

Customer experience

Magic Cube 3D Classic

Written reviews22 reviews
Positive4.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative86.4%

Cube AR

All ratings2,981 ratings
Positive24.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative71.9%
Written reviews849 reviews
Positive23.2%
Neutral4.1%
Negative72.7%

Bugs and requests

Magic Cube 3D Classic

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Cube AR

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inconsistent scanning
  • Fails to detect cube
  • Doesn't work in certain lighting
  • Freezes during use

Requested features

3 requests
  • Support for 2x2, 4x4, 5x5 cubes
  • Teach algorithms and solving logic
  • Make final layer free

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Magic Cube 3D Classic

One-time3
  • 30 Plays$1.99
  • 80 Plays$2.99
  • Unlimited$9.99
1 purchases

Cube AR

One-time1
  • Final Layer Solution$0.99

Questions

Is Magic Cube 3D Classic free?
Magic Cube 3D Classic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cube AR free?
Cube AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Magic Cube 3D Classic or Cube AR have ads?
Magic Cube 3D Classic shows ads; Cube AR does not.
Which is updated more often, Magic Cube 3D Classic or Cube AR?
Magic Cube 3D Classic ships an update every 11 months, and Cube AR every 6 months. Most recently, Magic Cube 3D Classic was updated on November 2, 2026 and Cube AR on November 3, 2026.

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