Cube AR vs eX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Auto cube detection
- Effortless scanning
- Guiding arrows
- Front/back camera flexibility
- Final layer mastery (paid)
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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/
eX
Engage in real-time online battles and competitions with an AI-powered smart cube that shuffles itself. Experience a unique blend of physical puzzle-solving and digital gameplay.
- Real-time online battles
- Automatic cube shuffling
- AI-powered smart cube
- Online competitions
- Unique puzzle gameplay
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Play real-time online battles and competitions with eX-Mars, the world's first smart cube that automatically shuffles cubes!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: eX at 3.0 against Cube AR's 2.1. eX also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 months). Cube AR's advantage is ratings volume (3K vs 7). 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
Both are free to download. Cube AR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. eX asks for nothing beyond the download.
eX holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube AR has 3K ratings behind it against 7, 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 50% of eX's.
Cube AR ships an update every 6 months, eX every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Cube AR | eX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.1 (3K ratings) | 3.0 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 23.2% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3K — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pin-Chou Liu | Smart Cube Labs Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Cube AR
eX
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
eX
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Cube AR
- Final Layer Solution$0.99
eX
No in-app purchases
