# Cube AR vs Magic Cube Puzzle

The clearest difference is rating: Magic Cube Puzzle at 3.9 against Cube AR's 2.1. Magic Cube Puzzle also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Cube AR's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3K vs 327). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cube AR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Magic Cube Puzzle sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Magic Cube Puzzle 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 327, 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 26% of Magic Cube Puzzle's.

Cube AR ships an update every 6 months, Magic Cube Puzzle every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cube AR | Magic Cube Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-ar/id1269336347/reviews) | **[3.9 (327 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-cube-puzzle-magicube/id1574057876/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 327 |
| Positive reviews | 23.2% of reviews | **26.3% 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 | 183 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pin-Chou Liu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1269336346) | [Kofi Austin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1495016623) |

## 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 Cube Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-cube-puzzle-magicube/id1574057876)

Experience the classic magic cube puzzle on your mobile device. This app offers various cube sizes, practice modes, and a solver to help you learn and master the puzzle. Enjoy realistic graphics, customizable skins, and ambient sounds for a relaxing cubing experience.

**Highlights:** Multiple cube sizes (2x2 to 5x5), Cube solver and learning modes, Practice modes and cube timer, Customizable cube and background skins, Realistic 3D graphics and animations, Ambient sounds and fun sound effects

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skin Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ambience Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Solver Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Teaches cube solving techniques effectively
- ✅ Helps solve physical Rubik's cubes
- 🎯 Simple and easy to follow instructions
- 👍 User-friendly for beginners
- 💯 Comprehensive solving guidance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads throughout gameplay
- 💰 Paywall for multiple cube sizes (2x2, 4x4, 5x5)
- 🐛 Frequent glitches and crashes
- 🔀 Cube colors get messed up during moves
- 😕 Confusing UI with letter notation (R, U, D)

**Reported bugs**

- Cube glitches and distorts during rotations
- Pieces fly outside cube boundaries
- Colors get messed up when moving cube
- Pattern recognition fails despite correct input
- Cube breaks or becomes scrambled after solving

**Requested features**

- Implement cube scanning feature instead of manual color input
- Add ability to rotate/view all sides of cube freely
- Reduce or remove ads from experience
- Make all cube sizes (2x2, 4x4, 5x5) free
- Improve turning system mechanics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cube AR free?

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

### Is Magic Cube Puzzle free?

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

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

Magic Cube Puzzle is rated higher. Cube AR averages 2.1 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Magic Cube Puzzle averages 3.9 from 327 ratings.

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

Magic Cube Puzzle shows ads; Cube AR does not.

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

Cube AR ships an update every 6 months, and Magic Cube Puzzle every 5 weeks. Most recently, Cube AR was updated on October 3, 2026 and Magic Cube Puzzle on October 2, 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.*