Comparison

Magic Cube 3D Classic vs CubePlay

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

CubePlay

This 3x3 puzzle cube game offers intuitive controls for rotating and shuffling. Track your progress with elapsed time and save your best records. Enjoy a flexible gaming experience with portrait and landscape support on iOS devices.

Highlights
  • 3x3 puzzle cube gameplay
  • Rotate and drag controls
  • Shuffle puzzle function
  • Elapsed time tracking
  • Save best records
  • Portrait/Landscape support
Features
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CubePlay is a 3x3 puzzle cube game. The app supports: • Rotating & dragging the cube • Shuffling the puzzle • Showing elapsed time • Saving your best records • Portrait/Landscape support on iPhone and iPad Enjoy solving the puzzle, and stay tuned for the next version!

Screenshots

Magic Cube 3D Classic4 screens
CubePlay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CubePlay at every 3 months against Magic Cube 3D Classic's every 11 months. On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magic Cube 3D Classic ships an update every 11 months, CubePlay every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Magic Cube 3D Classic versus CubePlay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic Cube 3D ClassicCubePlay
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.3 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews4.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppLabNexus LLCCHUL HYUN LEE

Customer experience

Magic Cube 3D Classic

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

CubePlay

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Magic Cube 3D Classic

No in-app purchases

None

CubePlay

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Magic Cube 3D Classic free?
Magic Cube 3D Classic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CubePlay free?
CubePlay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Magic Cube 3D Classic or CubePlay have ads?
Both Magic Cube 3D Classic and CubePlay show ads.
Which is updated more often, Magic Cube 3D Classic or CubePlay?
Magic Cube 3D Classic ships an update every 11 months, and CubePlay every 3 months. Most recently, Magic Cube 3D Classic was updated on October 13, 2026 and CubePlay on October 6, 2026.

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