# Cube AR vs Magic Cube³D

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Magic Cube³D at none against Cube AR's 1. Magic Cube³D also leads on rating (2.4 vs 2.1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). Cube AR's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3K vs 13). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cube AR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Magic Cube³D asks for nothing beyond the download.

Magic Cube³D holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube AR has 3K ratings behind it against 13, 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 29% of Magic Cube³D's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cube AR | Magic Cube³D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-ar/id1269336347/reviews) | **[2.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-cubed/id1555955850/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 23.2% of reviews | **28.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 3 MB | 112 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) | [Dzmitry Pakamestau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532434956) |

## 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 Cube³D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-cubed/id1555955850)

Engage in a popular 3D puzzle game that challenges your logic, attention, and patience. Rotate cube edges to match colors on each side, with sizes ranging from 2x2x2 to 5x5x5. Enjoy pleasant graphics and convenient controls in this free game.

**Highlights:** Multiple cube sizes (2x2x2 to 5x5x5), Pleasant 3D graphics, Easy and convenient controls, Free to play

**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 Cube³D free?

Magic Cube³D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cube AR or Magic Cube³D?

Magic Cube³D is rated higher. Cube AR averages 2.1 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Magic Cube³D averages 2.4 from 13 ratings.

### Do Cube AR or Magic Cube³D have ads?

Magic Cube³D shows ads; Cube AR does not.

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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.*