# Cube AR vs CubeCollege

The clearest difference is rating: CubeCollege at 2.9 against Cube AR's 2.1. CubeCollege also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months). Cube AR's advantage is ratings volume (3K vs 24). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CubeCollege holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube AR has 3K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 23% of Cube AR's written reviews are positive against 18% of CubeCollege's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Cube AR ships an update every 6 months, CubeCollege weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cube AR | CubeCollege |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-ar/id1269336347/reviews) | **[2.9 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubecollege-how-to-solve-cube/id6470237040/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | **23.2% of reviews** | 17.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 3 MB | 224 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pin-Chou Liu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1269336346) | [Opitas Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526688601) |

## 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


### CubeCollege

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubecollege-how-to-solve-cube/id6470237040)

Learn to solve a 3x3 cube with an AI-powered teacher. This app guides you through the process, making cube solving accessible and enjoyable.

**Highlights:** AI solver, Cube learning guide, 3x3 cube focus, Step-by-step instructions

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cube AR free?

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

### Is CubeCollege free?

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

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

CubeCollege is rated higher. Cube AR averages 2.1 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while CubeCollege averages 2.9 from 24 ratings.

### Do Cube AR or CubeCollege have ads?

Neither Cube AR nor CubeCollege shows ads.

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

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