Cube AR vs CubeCoach
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/
CubeCoach
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CubeCoach is your personal Rubik's Cube companion — whether you just bought your first cube or you're chasing a personal best. Learn to solve from scratch, scan a real cube to get the next move, and track every solve. Built for the cuber who wants to actually finish the puzzle. Key Features: • Step-by-Step Tutorials — Clear lessons that teach you to solve from scratch, no prior experience required. • Scan & Solve — Stuck mid-solve? Point your camera at your real cube and CubeCoach shows you the next move. • Virtual Cube Practice — Rotate, scramble, and practice anywhere. No physical cube needed. • Solve Timer & History — Track every solve, watch your times drop, and see your progress over weeks and months. • Quick Actions — Jump straight into a tutorial, timer, or scan with one tap. Why CubeCoach? Most cube apps assume you already know what you're doing. CubeCoach assumes you don't — and gets you to your first solve. Then it grows with you as you get faster. Privacy & Terms: Privacy Policy: https://sketchmyapp.com/cubecoach/privacy Terms of Use: https://sketchmyapp.com/cubecoach/terms Download CubeCoach and finally solve that cube.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CubeCoach at every 2 months against Cube AR's every 6 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and CubeCoach sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Cube AR ships an update every 6 months, CubeCoach every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.
| Parameter | Cube AR | CubeCoach |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.1 (3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 23.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pin-Chou Liu | James Pelton |
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
CubeCoach
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Cube AR
- Final Layer Solution$0.99
CubeCoach
- Premium Monthly - $4.99/month$4.991 Month
- Premium Yearly (Save 33%)$39.991 Year









