Comparison

Magic Cube 3D Classic vs 3D Puzzle Game「VariableCube」

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

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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

3D Puzzle Game「VariableCube」

Features
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Start with two colors and just a few shuffle moves, and enjoy a 3D cube puzzle at your own pace. Variable Cube lets you customize the number of colors, color scheme, and shuffle level to suit you. Found six-color cube puzzles too difficult? Start with fewer colors and an easier shuffle. If you get stuck, use hints to see how to move the pieces. As you gain confidence, try solving without hints or beating your personal best! ◆ Variable Cube Features 【1】Choose from 2 to 6 colors In beginner-friendly 2-Color Mode, the solved cube has three faces of each color. Start with fewer colors, then move on to 3, 4, 5, or 6 colors as you improve. Find the challenge that suits you. 【2】Start with a single shuffle move Begin by solving a cube that has been scrambled with just one move. After your first solve, you can choose shuffle levels up to 25. 【3】Make the cube your own Customize the cube's colors freely. Play with your favorite color scheme or choose combinations that are easy to tell apart. 【4】Take your time or race the clock • Try Mode Solve at your own pace with no time limit. • Time Mode See how quickly you can solve a cube at shuffle level 20. Aim to beat your personal best in each color mode, from 2 to 6 colors. 【5】Follow hints all the way to the solution In Try Mode, hints show you the steps from the cube's current state to completion. • Manual Follow the flashing tiles and arrows, making one move at a time with your finger. Use Step Back and Step Forward to review the moves. • Auto Watch the cube solve itself. Adjust the playback speed or pause to take a closer look at any move. Hints are available in Try Mode at shuffle level 2 or higher. 【6】Solve without hints and collect stars Try Mode tracks your progress for each combination of 2 to 6 colors and shuffle levels 1 to 25. Complete a puzzle without using any hints to earn a star for that combination. Fill your records chart with stars and see how far you've come! You can check your completion records from the main menu or after completing a puzzle. 【7】Save personal bests and challenge Game Center records Time Mode saves your best time for each color count when you complete a puzzle without hints. Connect to Game Center to see the top-ranked player's name and time for each color count. Use the leading times as your next goal and aim for a faster solve! ◆ Simple Controls • Swipe the background to rotate the entire cube and view it from different angles. • Swipe a colored tile to turn its row or column. • Solve the puzzle by making each of the six faces a single, matching color. Whether you want a quick break or time to think through a challenge, choose your colors and difficulty, and enjoy the satisfaction of solving the cube.

Screenshots

Magic Cube 3D Classic4 screens
3D Puzzle Game「VariableCube」4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 3D Puzzle Game「VariableCube」 at none against Magic Cube 3D Classic's 3. 3D Puzzle Game「VariableCube」 also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 11 months). Magic Cube 3D Classic's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). On price and ads 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. 3D Puzzle Game「VariableCube」 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magic Cube 3D Classic ships an update every 11 months, 3D Puzzle Game「VariableCube」 every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
Magic Cube 3D Classic versus 3D Puzzle Game「VariableCube」: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic Cube 3D Classic3D Puzzle Game「VariableCube」
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews4.5% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppLabNexus LLCnaohito fukunishi

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Magic Cube 3D Classic

One-time3
  • 30 Plays$1.99
  • 80 Plays$2.99
  • Unlimited$9.99
None

3D Puzzle Game「VariableCube」

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Magic Cube 3D Classic free?
Magic Cube 3D Classic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3D Puzzle Game「VariableCube」 free?
3D Puzzle Game「VariableCube」 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Magic Cube 3D Classic or 3D Puzzle Game「VariableCube」 have ads?
Both Magic Cube 3D Classic and 3D Puzzle Game「VariableCube」 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Magic Cube 3D Classic or 3D Puzzle Game「VariableCube」?
Magic Cube 3D Classic ships an update every 11 months, and 3D Puzzle Game「VariableCube」 every 5 days. Most recently, Magic Cube 3D Classic was updated on November 2, 2026 and 3D Puzzle Game「VariableCube」 on November 5, 2026.

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