# Cube AR vs TROUBLE Puzzle

The clearest difference is rating: TROUBLE Puzzle at 4.4 against Cube AR's 2.1. TROUBLE Puzzle also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 23%) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months). Cube AR's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3K vs 423). 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 TROUBLE Puzzle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TROUBLE Puzzle holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube AR has 3K ratings behind it against 423, 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 60% of TROUBLE Puzzle's.

Cube AR ships an update every 6 months, TROUBLE Puzzle every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cube AR | TROUBLE Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-ar/id1269336347/reviews) | **[4.4 (423 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trouble-puzzle/id1552882657/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 423 |
| Positive reviews | 23.2% of reviews | **59.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 216 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pin-Chou Liu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1269336346) | [QURAI SOFTWARE - FZCO](https://appshunter.io/developer/911550136) |

## 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


### TROUBLE Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trouble-puzzle/id1552882657)

This unique 3D puzzle game challenges your logic, attentiveness, and patience. It encourages you to think differently and find sophisticated solutions to improve your intelligence and memory. Compete with players worldwide to achieve high scores.

**Highlights:** Unique 3D puzzle gameplay, Improves logic and memory, Multiple difficulty modes, Achievements and leaderboards, Offline play, Realistic 3D graphics

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧩 Challenging puzzle gameplay that requires strategy
- 💡 No online solutions available - forces creative problem-solving
- 🎮 Fun and engaging once you understand the pattern
- ✨ Original and innovative game concept
- 📱 Minimal ads compared to similar games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😤 Extremely difficult difficulty curve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and softlocks
- 🐛 Controls lag after watching ads
- 🎮 Controls feel unresponsive/slippery
- ⚠️ App crashes on startup for some users

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes upon opening
- Softlocks during gameplay
- Control lag after ads
- Game takes user to home screen unexpectedly
- Crashes when attempting new puzzle modes

**Requested features**

- Hint button or hint system
- More levels or additional games
- Easier difficulty options
- Better difficulty progression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cube AR free?

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

### Is TROUBLE Puzzle free?

TROUBLE Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cube AR or TROUBLE Puzzle?

TROUBLE Puzzle is rated higher. Cube AR averages 2.1 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while TROUBLE Puzzle averages 4.4 from 423 ratings.

### Do Cube AR or TROUBLE Puzzle have ads?

TROUBLE Puzzle shows ads; Cube AR does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cube AR or TROUBLE Puzzle?

Cube AR ships an update every 6 months, and TROUBLE Puzzle every 5 weeks. Most recently, Cube AR was updated on September 19, 2026 and TROUBLE Puzzle on September 20, 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.*