# Magic Cube 3D Classic vs Cube AR

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Magic Cube 3D Classic at none against Cube AR's 1. Magic Cube 3D Classic also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). Cube AR's advantage is ratings volume (3K vs 5) and review sentiment (23% vs 5%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cube AR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Magic Cube 3D Classic asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.2 for Magic Cube 3D Classic against 2.1 for Cube AR. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube AR has 3K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 5% of Magic Cube 3D Classic's written reviews are positive against 23% of Cube AR's.

Magic Cube 3D Classic ships an update every 11 months, Cube AR every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Cube 3D Classic | Cube AR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-cube-3d-classic/id1146516317/reviews)** | [2.1 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-ar/id1269336347/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | 4.5% of reviews | **23.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 6 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tsan Huang Chen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1090691598) | [Pin-Chou Liu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1269336346) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic Cube 3D Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-cube-3d-classic/id1146516317)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cube AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-ar/id1269336347)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Final Layer Solution | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Solved cube in 7 minutes
- 👍 Worked perfectly
- 🚀 Amazing app
- 👍 Figured out how to solve
- 👍 Helped solve cube

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Have to pay for final layer
- 🐛 Scanning issues
- 🐛 Doesn't work with all cubes
- 🐛 Laggy and glitchy
- 💰 Expensive for a cube solver

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Cube 3D Classic free?

Magic Cube 3D Classic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cube AR free?

Cube AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Magic Cube 3D Classic or Cube AR?

Magic Cube 3D Classic is rated higher. Magic Cube 3D Classic averages 2.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Cube AR averages 2.1 from 3K ratings.

### Do Magic Cube 3D Classic or Cube AR have ads?

Neither Magic Cube 3D Classic nor Cube AR shows ads.

### 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 September 9, 2026 and Cube AR on September 19, 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.*