# Cube AR vs The Cube

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.

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

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cube AR | The Cube |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.1 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-ar/id1269336347/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-cube-revolution/id1599944889/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 23.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 3 MB | 21 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) | [Zappter AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560121776) |

## 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


### The Cube

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-cube-revolution/id1599944889)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


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