Comparison

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

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

3D Puzzle「VariableCube」

Features
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◆ A Brand-New 3D Cube Puzzle with Customizable Difficulty!"Traditional 6-face puzzles are just too difficult, so I gave up..." If that sounds like you, "Variable Cube" was created just for you! This innovative 3D puzzle app allows you to freely customize both the rules and the visual appearance to fit your style.Start with a puzzle scrambled in just 1 single move, and scale it all the way up to 25 moves! From children to adults, anyone can strengthen their logical thinking skills and enjoy the challenge at their very own pace. ◆ Key Features of Variable Cube [1] Flexible Color Count Modes (2–6 Colors)Not just the standard 6-color challenge! Start with the beginner-friendly "2-Color Mode" (featuring 3 faces per color) and step up your skills gradually. Master everything from the absolute basics to advanced puzzle solving! [2] Selectable Scramble Counts (1–25 Moves)Once you download the app, take on your first challenge: the "1-Move Clear"! Successfully clearing this will unlock full control, allowing you to freely adjust the scramble difficulty up to 25 moves. [3] Complete Color CustomizationFully customize the cube's appearance with your favorite color schemes! Select and apply custom palettes to play with your very own unique, original cube design. [4] Two Dynamic Game ModesTry Mode: No time limit! Ideal for relaxing. Plus, your very first 1-move playthrough comes with easy-to-follow, animated touch control guides!Time Mode: Race against the clock with a fixed 20-move scramble and track your best clear time. ◆ Simple ControlsRotate View: Slide the empty background outside the cube to rotate the camera (perspective) and observe the puzzle from any angle.Rotate Cube: Slide any colored tile on the cube to rotate that specific row.Clear Condition: When all faces match their respective colors and all 6 sides are complete, you win!

Screenshots

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

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: 3D Puzzle「VariableCube」 at every 5 days against Magic Cube 3D Classic's 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, 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, 3D Puzzle「VariableCube」 every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Magic Cube 3D Classic versus 3D Puzzle「VariableCube」: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic Cube 3D Classic3D Puzzle「VariableCube」
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews4.5% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppLabNexus LLCnaohito fukunishi

In-app purchases

None

Magic Cube 3D Classic

No in-app purchases

None

3D Puzzle「VariableCube」

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 3D Puzzle「VariableCube」 free?
3D Puzzle「VariableCube」 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Magic Cube 3D Classic or 3D Puzzle「VariableCube」 have ads?
Both Magic Cube 3D Classic and 3D Puzzle「VariableCube」 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Magic Cube 3D Classic or 3D Puzzle「VariableCube」?
Magic Cube 3D Classic ships an update every 11 months, and 3D Puzzle「VariableCube」 every 5 days. Most recently, Magic Cube 3D Classic was updated on October 13, 2026 and 3D Puzzle「VariableCube」 on October 8, 2026.

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