# Cube AR vs Magic Puzzles

The clearest difference is rating: Magic Puzzles at 5.0 against Cube AR's 2.1. Magic Puzzles also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). Cube AR's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3K vs 5). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cube AR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Magic Puzzles asks for nothing beyond the download.

Magic Puzzles holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube AR has 3K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Cube AR ships an update every 6 months, Magic Puzzles every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cube AR | Magic Puzzles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-ar/id1269336347/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-puzzles/id1529844295/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 23.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 3 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pin-Chou Liu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1269336346) | [帅 袁](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447999590) |

## 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


### Magic Puzzles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-puzzles/id1529844295)

Experience a 2D Rubik's Cube puzzle game on your mobile device. Enjoy a classic puzzle challenge with intuitive controls and engaging gameplay.

**Highlights:** 2D Rubik's Cube gameplay, Mobile puzzle experience, Intuitive controls, Classic puzzle challenge

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cube AR free?

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

### Is Magic Puzzles free?

Magic Puzzles is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cube AR or Magic Puzzles?

Magic Puzzles is rated higher. Cube AR averages 2.1 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Magic Puzzles averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Cube AR or Magic Puzzles have ads?

Magic Puzzles shows ads; Cube AR does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cube AR or Magic Puzzles?

Cube AR ships an update every 6 months, and Magic Puzzles every 3 months. Most recently, Cube AR was updated on September 19, 2026 and Magic Puzzles on September 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*