Comparison

Magic Cube 3D Classic vs MagicPL>Magic Cube Play+Learn

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

MagicPL>Magic Cube Play+Learn

Learn to solve various cube puzzles with interactive 3D tutorials. Suitable for beginners and professionals looking to improve their speed. Explore different cube sizes and customize your learning experience.

Highlights
  • Interactive 3D tutorials
  • Learn to solve Magic Cube
  • Supports multiple puzzle types (2x2, 3x3, 4x4, 5x5)
  • Customizable puzzle views and colors
  • Vibration feedback for tactile learning
  • Train for real-world puzzle solving
Features
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An interactive tutorial in an accessible and understandable form will teach you how to solve Magic Cube and other puzzles. Suitable for beginners. Realistic 3d models will quickly help you learn how to solve Magic Cube. For professionals - train yourself and solve the Rubik's Cube faster and faster every time. Your favorite puzzle is always with you: - 2x2x2 Pocket Cube +tutorial - 3x3x3 Magic Cube +tutorial - 2x2x3 Tower and 3x3x2 Domino +tutorial - 4x4x4 Master Cube (Revenge) - 5x5x5 Professor's Cube more puzzles and tutorials are coming soon. The app allows you to see invisible faces. You can choose from 6 different views, and customize the puzzle for yourself: colors, touch sensitivity, camera view and scale, vibration level. Vibration allows you to feel the puzzle better. Lets you train to solve puzzles in the real world. Facilitates the study of the Magic Cube. The conquest of the puzzle and its solution gives a huge sense of satisfaction.

Screenshots

Magic Cube 3D Classic4 screens
MagicPL>Magic Cube Play+Learn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MagicPL>Magic Cube Play+Learn at 83% against Magic Cube 3D Classic's 5%. MagicPL>Magic Cube Play+Learn also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 11 months). Magic Cube 3D Classic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price 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. MagicPL>Magic Cube Play+Learn sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Magic Cube 3D Classic asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magic Cube 3D Classic ships an update every 11 months, MagicPL>Magic Cube Play+Learn every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Magic Cube 3D Classic versus MagicPL>Magic Cube Play+Learn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic Cube 3D ClassicMagicPL>Magic Cube Play+Learn
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.9 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews4.5% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppLabNexus LLCB-Nice Soft

Customer experience

Magic Cube 3D Classic

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

MagicPL>Magic Cube Play+Learn

All ratings14 ratings
Positive78.6%
Neutral7.1%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Magic Cube 3D Classic

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MagicPL>Magic Cube Play+Learn

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Magic Cube 3D Classic free?
Magic Cube 3D Classic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MagicPL>Magic Cube Play+Learn free?
MagicPL>Magic Cube Play+Learn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Magic Cube 3D Classic or MagicPL>Magic Cube Play+Learn have ads?
Magic Cube 3D Classic shows ads; MagicPL>Magic Cube Play+Learn does not.
Which is updated more often, Magic Cube 3D Classic or MagicPL>Magic Cube Play+Learn?
Magic Cube 3D Classic ships an update every 11 months, and MagicPL>Magic Cube Play+Learn every 5 days. Most recently, Magic Cube 3D Classic was updated on October 13, 2026 and MagicPL>Magic Cube Play+Learn on October 8, 2026.

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