# Cube AR vs 2D Rubiks Cube

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 2D Rubiks Cube at none against Cube AR's 1. 2D Rubiks Cube also leads on rating (2.5 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 2). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cube AR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 2D Rubiks Cube asks for nothing beyond the download.

2D Rubiks Cube holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube AR has 3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cube AR | 2D Rubiks Cube |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-ar/id1269336347/reviews) | **[2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2d-rubiks-cube-make-rainbow/id1614617363/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 23.2% 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 | 162 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) | [FourM, K.K.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553438500) |

## 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


### 2D Rubiks Cube

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2d-rubiks-cube-make-rainbow/id1614617363)

A 2D puzzle game inspired by the classic Rubik's Cube. Slide blocks to match color schemes within a set number of moves. Offers increasing difficulty and brain training challenges.

**Highlights:** 2D Rubik's Cube gameplay, Sliding block puzzles, Color matching challenges, Increasing difficulty levels, Brain training exercises, Stage-based progression

**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 2D Rubiks Cube free?

2D Rubiks Cube is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cube AR or 2D Rubiks Cube?

2D Rubiks Cube is rated higher. Cube AR averages 2.1 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while 2D Rubiks Cube averages 2.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Cube AR or 2D Rubiks Cube have ads?

2D Rubiks Cube 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.*