Comparison

Cube AR vs MagicPL>Magic Cube Play+Learn

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

MagicPL>Magic Cube Play+Learn

Learn to solve various cube puzzles with interactive 3D tutorials. Suitable for beginners and professionals looking to improve their speed. Explore different cube sizes and customize your learning experience.

Highlights
  • Interactive 3D tutorials
  • Learn to solve Magic Cube
  • Supports multiple puzzle types (2x2, 3x3, 4x4, 5x5)
  • Customizable puzzle views and colors
  • Vibration feedback for tactile learning
  • Train for real-world puzzle solving
Features
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An interactive tutorial in an accessible and understandable form will teach you how to solve Magic Cube and other puzzles. Suitable for beginners. Realistic 3d models will quickly help you learn how to solve Magic Cube. For professionals - train yourself and solve the Rubik's Cube faster and faster every time. Your favorite puzzle is always with you: - 2x2x2 Pocket Cube +tutorial - 3x3x3 Magic Cube +tutorial - 2x2x3 Tower and 3x3x2 Domino +tutorial - 4x4x4 Master Cube (Revenge) - 5x5x5 Professor's Cube more puzzles and tutorials are coming soon. The app allows you to see invisible faces. You can choose from 6 different views, and customize the puzzle for yourself: colors, touch sensitivity, camera view and scale, vibration level. Vibration allows you to feel the puzzle better. Lets you train to solve puzzles in the real world. Facilitates the study of the Magic Cube. The conquest of the puzzle and its solution gives a huge sense of satisfaction.

Screenshots

Cube AR4 screens
MagicPL>Magic Cube Play+Learn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MagicPL>Magic Cube Play+Learn at 83% against Cube AR's 23%. MagicPL>Magic Cube Play+Learn also leads on rating (3.9 vs 2.1) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 months). Cube AR's advantage is ratings volume (3K vs 14). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cube AR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MagicPL>Magic Cube Play+Learn sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MagicPL>Magic Cube Play+Learn holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube AR has 3K ratings behind it against 14, 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 83% of MagicPL>Magic Cube Play+Learn's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cube AR ships an update every 6 months, MagicPL>Magic Cube Play+Learn every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and August 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Cube AR versus MagicPL>Magic Cube Play+Learn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCube ARMagicPL>Magic Cube Play+Learn
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (3K ratings)3.9 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.2% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3K — better14
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPin-Chou LiuB-Nice Soft

Customer experience

Cube AR

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

MagicPL>Magic Cube Play+Learn

All ratings14 ratings
Positive78.6%
Neutral7.1%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

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

MagicPL>Magic Cube Play+Learn

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cube AR

One-time1
  • Final Layer Solution$0.99
1 purchases

MagicPL>Magic Cube Play+Learn

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Cube AR free?
Cube AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MagicPL>Magic Cube Play+Learn free?
MagicPL>Magic Cube Play+Learn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cube AR or MagicPL>Magic Cube Play+Learn?
MagicPL>Magic Cube Play+Learn is rated higher. Cube AR averages 2.1 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while MagicPL>Magic Cube Play+Learn averages 3.9 from 14 ratings.
Do Cube AR or MagicPL>Magic Cube Play+Learn have ads?
Neither Cube AR nor MagicPL>Magic Cube Play+Learn shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cube AR or MagicPL>Magic Cube Play+Learn?
Cube AR ships an update every 6 months, and MagicPL>Magic Cube Play+Learn every 5 days. Most recently, Cube AR was updated on September 19, 2026 and MagicPL>Magic Cube Play+Learn on August 14, 2026.

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