Cube AR vs Pocket Cube Solver
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cube AR
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.
- Auto cube detection
- Effortless scanning
- Guiding arrows
- Front/back camera flexibility
- Final layer mastery (paid)
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Struggling to crack the cube code? Baffled by cryptic book guides or confusing websites? Say hello to your new best friend – this app makes solving a cube a breeze! Just follow the clever arrows overlaid right on your cube, and you’ll be a cube-conquering champ in no time! Free Features That Rock: • Auto Cube Detection: Simply flash your cube at the camera, and voilà – it’s recognized instantly! • Effortless Scanning: Rotate your cube, and let the app do the heavy lifting – no tedious manual input required. • Guiding Arrows: Watch as arrows magically appear on your cube, pointing you exactly where to twist – whether it’s a single face or the whole puzzle! • Camera Flexibility: Use your front or back camera – whatever vibe you’re feeling. Unlock the Pro Move (Paid Feature): • Final Layer Mastery: Nail that tricky last layer with expert precision and swagger. Download now and turn cube chaos into cube coolness! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Pocket Cube Solver
Solve your 2x2 pocket cube with ease. Input your cube's current state and receive step-by-step instructions to solve it. Helpful videos are included for guidance.
- 2x2 pocket cube solver
- Input cube state
- Step-by-step instructions
- Helpful video tutorials
- Simple graphics and interface
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This app is for anyone who wants to solve the 2X2 pocket cube. Just enter in what your cube looks like and the app will solve it. The graphics and the app are simple; all you have to do is follow the instructions. There’s also helpful videos you can watch if you don’t quite understand how to use the app. Matt and Morgan (my kids who are 11 and 9) can show you exactly what to do from start to finish! Hope you give the app a try – and solve that cube!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Pocket Cube Solver at 2.7 against Cube AR's 2.1. Pocket Cube Solver also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (46% vs 23%). Cube AR's advantage is ratings volume (3K vs 553). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Cube AR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pocket Cube Solver sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Pocket Cube Solver holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube AR has 3K ratings behind it against 553, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Cube AR's written reviews are positive against 46% of Pocket Cube Solver's.
Cube AR ships an update every 6 months, Pocket Cube Solver fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 9, 2026.
| Parameter | Cube AR | Pocket Cube Solver |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.1 (3K ratings) | 2.7 (553 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 23.2% of reviews | 45.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3K — better | 553 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 11 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pin-Chou Liu | MC2 Tech Services LLC |
Customer experience
Cube AR
Pocket Cube Solver
User reviews
Cube AR
From 3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Solved cube in 7 minutes
- 👍 Worked perfectly
- 🚀 Amazing app
- 👍 Figured out how to solve
- 👍 Helped solve cube
Room to improve
- 💰 Have to pay for final layer
- 🐛 Scanning issues
- 🐛 Doesn't work with all cubes
- 🐛 Laggy and glitchy
- 💰 Expensive for a cube solver
Pocket Cube Solver
From 553 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Helpful for solving 2x2 cubes
- 🤩 Works as expected
- 💡 Provides clear instructions
- 🤟 Great for beginners
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inaccurate cube representation
- 🤬 Doesn't work consistently
- 😒 Requires watching ads
- 🤔 Confusing interface
Bugs and requests
Cube AR
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inconsistent scanning
- Fails to detect cube
- Doesn't work in certain lighting
- Freezes during use
Requested features
3 requests- Support for 2x2, 4x4, 5x5 cubes
- Teach algorithms and solving logic
- Make final layer free
Pocket Cube Solver
Reported bugs
3 issues- Freezes on loading screen
- Incorrect color detection
- Cube state not updating properly
Requested features
3 requests- Support for 3x3 cubes
- Option to skip ads
- Improved accuracy in cube representation
In-app purchases
Cube AR
- Final Layer Solution$0.99
Pocket Cube Solver
- Pocket Cube Solver$2.99
Questions
Is Cube AR free?
Is Pocket Cube Solver free?
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