Comparison

Cube AR vs The Cube

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

The Cube

A relaxing puzzle game designed to help you de-stress by solving a cube. It offers a calming experience for your mind while you engage in other activities.

Highlights
  • Stress relief gameplay
  • Cube solving puzzles
  • Relaxing experience
  • Background mental engagement
Features
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Stop the stress and take your time to chillout by solving the cube while your brain solve other problems in background. There is much to say, but that's all. Have fun :)

Screenshots

Cube AR4 screens
The Cube2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Cube AR at 2.1 against The Cube's 1.0. Cube AR also leads on ratings volume (3K vs 1). The Cube's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support 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. The Cube asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cube AR holds the better App Store score, 2.1 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube AR has 3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Cube AR versus The Cube: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCube ARThe Cube
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (3K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews23.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings3K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPin-Chou LiuZappter AG

Customer experience

Cube AR

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

The Cube

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

The Cube

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cube AR

One-time1
  • Final Layer Solution$0.99
None

The Cube

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cube AR free?
Cube AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Cube free?
The Cube is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cube AR or The Cube?
Cube AR is rated higher. Cube AR averages 2.1 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while The Cube averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Cube AR or The Cube have ads?
Neither Cube AR nor The Cube shows ads.

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