Comparison

Cube AR vs GoCube™

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Auto cube detection
  • Effortless scanning
  • Guiding arrows
  • Front/back camera flexibility
  • Final layer mastery (paid)
Features
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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/

About

GoCube™

This app reimagines the classic cube puzzle with smart technology for an interactive experience. It offers guided tutorials for beginners, advanced analytics for improving players, and competitive online leagues. Enjoy casual games using the cube as a controller, making it fun for all skill levels.

Highlights
  • Interactive tutorials for beginners
  • Advanced statistics and analytics
  • Online cubing league and competitions
  • Casual puzzle games using cube as controller
  • Real-time feedback and guidance
  • Multiplayer matches and leaderboards
Features
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GoCube is the classic rubik's cube puzzle game, reimagined and redesigned for the 21st century - a Smart and Connected Cube. With its new technology, the Smart Cube offers a new and exciting playing experience for all levels of players, all ages and all capabilities, Including: Fun interactive tutorials for beginners Statistics and challenges for players who wish to level up their game The world's first online cubing league and competition, turning the Rubik's Cube into a social connected world. More than that, GoCube offers casual puzzle games that use the rubik's cube as a controller, enabling anyone to enjoy the classic smarty toy, even if they are not interested in learning how to solve it. Go-Learn (for beginners) A fun interactive tutorial will safely guide you through the world's most known cube puzzles secrets. The tutorials breaks the complex solving challenge into small fun mini-steps, and includes videos, tips and real time feedback (from the GoCube in your hands, to the virtual one on your screen). With GoCube YOU CAN solve the rubik's Cube in no time! Go-Improve (for intermediates & pros) - Practice and monitor your progress with advanced stats and analytics. GoCube measures your play down to the milliseconds. It provides accurate data for your cube solve time, speed, and moves. GoCube will automatically identify your rubik's cube solving algorithm, and will provide you the relevant measurement for each individual step in it. Go-Compete (for all levels) - GoCubes matches include various playing modes, from fun scrambling competitions (spaceship racing for all levels) to pro's versus battle matches. Get into the world's first leaderboard, and join live competitions. Play against your friends or vs strangers. To ensure a fair match, GoCube recognizes the starting position of each player and guides them through a unique set of moves to reach a common starting position. Go-Play- Mini-games, missions and third party games incorporate various aspects of cubing in order to improve handling skills, instincts, or simple games for pure fun. GoCube is a one-of-a-kind smart connected speed cube, for many hours of fun! Connect your GoCube to your iPhone or iPad, and start GoCube NOW! * Be sure that your device meets the following minimum requirements: iPhone 6s or higher Bluetooth version 4.1 or higher.

Screenshots

Cube AR4 screens
GoCube™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GoCube™ at 79% against Cube AR's 23%. GoCube™ also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Cube AR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GoCube™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GoCube™ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3K and 2.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Cube AR's written reviews are positive against 79% of GoCube™'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cube AR ships an update every 6 months, GoCube™ every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Cube AR versus GoCube™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCube ARGoCube™
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (3K ratings)4.6 (2.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.2% of reviews78.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3K — better2.4K
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB189 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPin-Chou LiuParticula Ltd

Customer experience

Cube AR

All ratings2,981 ratings
Positive24.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative71.9%
Written reviews849 reviews
Positive23.2%
Neutral4.1%
Negative72.7%

GoCube™

All ratings2,367 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral2.7%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews501 reviews
Positive78.8%
Neutral7.0%
Negative14.2%

User reviews

Cube AR

From 3K App Store ratings

What 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

GoCube™

From 2.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Accurate tracking of cube movements
  • 💡 Fun games and challenges
  • 🚀 Smooth cube turning
  • 👍 Great for beginners and pros

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Cube orientation issues and sync problems
  • 🐛 Inaccurate solve detection
  • 🐛 Buggy app behavior and crashes
  • 🔋 Battery drain on cube
  • 👎 Limited features beyond beginner solving

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

GoCube™

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Cube not recognized as solved when it is
  • App gets out of sync with actual cube state
  • Tutorials and videos have sync issues
  • Sudden app crashes and freezes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for advanced solving methods (CFOP, Roux)
  • Improve stats tracking and history
  • Allow customization of starting color
  • Implement offline mode and save solve data
  • Add more games and competitive modes

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cube AR

One-time1
  • Final Layer Solution$0.99
None

GoCube™

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cube AR free?
Cube AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GoCube™ free?
GoCube™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cube AR or GoCube™?
GoCube™ is rated higher. Cube AR averages 2.1 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while GoCube™ averages 4.6 from 2.4K ratings.
Do Cube AR or GoCube™ have ads?
Neither Cube AR nor GoCube™ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cube AR or GoCube™?
Cube AR ships an update every 6 months, and GoCube™ every 6 weeks. Most recently, Cube AR was updated on September 19, 2026 and GoCube™ on September 23, 2026.

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