# Cube AR vs eX

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cube AR | eX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-ar/id1269336347/reviews) | **[3.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ex-mars-connect/id6451303338/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 23.2% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 3 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pin-Chou Liu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1269336346) | [Smart Cube Labs Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456342688) |

## 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


### eX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ex-mars-connect/id6451303338)

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.

**Highlights:** Real-time online battles, Automatic cube shuffling, AI-powered smart cube, Online competitions, Unique puzzle gameplay

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cube AR free?

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

### Is eX free?

eX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cube AR or eX?

eX is rated higher. Cube AR averages 2.1 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while eX averages 3.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Cube AR or eX have ads?

Neither Cube AR nor eX shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cube AR or eX?

Cube AR ships an update every 6 months, and eX every 10 days. Most recently, Cube AR was updated on November 3, 2026 and eX on November 3, 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.*