# Cube AR vs Cube Solver & Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Cube Solver & Timer at 4.0 against Cube AR's 2.1. Cube Solver & Timer also leads on review sentiment (54% vs 23%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). Cube AR's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3K vs 391). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cube AR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cube Solver & Timer sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cube Solver & Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube AR has 3K ratings behind it against 391, 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 54% of Cube Solver & Timer's.

Cube AR ships an update every 6 months, Cube Solver & Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cube AR | Cube Solver & Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-ar/id1269336347/reviews) | **[4.0 (391 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-solver-and-timer/id1500120768/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 391 |
| Positive reviews | 23.2% of reviews | **53.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 259 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pin-Chou Liu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1269336346) | [ZeroPlay Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500119722) |

## What reviewers say

### Cube AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-ar/id1269336347)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Final Layer Solution | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Solved cube in 7 minutes
- 👍 Worked perfectly
- 🚀 Amazing app
- 👍 Figured out how to solve
- 👍 Helped solve cube

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Have to pay for final layer
- 🐛 Scanning issues
- 🐛 Doesn't work with all cubes
- 🐛 Laggy and glitchy
- 💰 Expensive for a cube solver

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent scanning
- Fails to detect cube
- Doesn't work in certain lighting
- Freezes during use

**Requested features**

- Support for 2x2, 4x4, 5x5 cubes
- Teach algorithms and solving logic
- Make final layer free


### Cube Solver & Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-solver-and-timer/id1500120768)

Solve any scrambled 3x3 cube instantly with camera scanning and step-by-step instructions. Practice over 100 virtual puzzles, track your progress, and compete on leaderboards. Learn new techniques and improve your solve times.

**Highlights:** Camera scan for instant solving, Step-by-step solving instructions, 100+ virtual puzzles (2x2, 3x3, 4x4, etc.), 3D animation guidance, Solve time tracking and leaderboards, Offline functionality, Daily challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| 1,000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 移除广告 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $19.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 购买魔方还原器 | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Many cool Rubik's cubes of many sizes
- 👍 Good for practice before getting a real cube
- 👍 Lots of puzzle variations (pyraminx, skewb, etc.)
- 👍 Ability to customize cube colors
- 👍 Online features (view/like other solves)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy turning/controls on some puzzles
- 🤖 Too many intrusive ads
- 💰 In-app purchases don't always work as expected
- 🔒 Inappropriate ads shown
- 🤔 Difficulty solving larger cubes (e.g. 50x50)

**Reported bugs**

- Solution not found for some puzzles
- Inability to turn/solve cubes as expected
- Restore purchases/unlock all cubes feature not working
- Ads blocking app functionality

**Requested features**

- Add more cube sizes/variations (e.g. megaminx, tuttminx)
- Improve gesture recognition, especially for oddly-shaped puzzles
- Reduce ad frequency and improve ad experience
- Add replay/save feature for solves
- Improve leaderboard and online features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cube AR free?

Cube AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cube Solver & Timer free?

Cube Solver & Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cube AR or Cube Solver & Timer?

Cube Solver & Timer is rated higher. Cube AR averages 2.1 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Cube Solver & Timer averages 4.0 from 391 ratings.

### Do Cube AR or Cube Solver & Timer have ads?

Cube Solver & Timer shows ads; Cube AR does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cube AR or Cube Solver & Timer?

Cube AR ships an update every 6 months, and Cube Solver & Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cube AR was updated on September 19, 2026 and Cube Solver & Timer on September 22, 2026.

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