Comparison

Cube AR vs GlassCube AR

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Auto cube detection
  • Effortless scanning
  • Guiding arrows
  • Front/back camera flexibility
  • Final layer mastery (paid)
Features
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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/

About

GlassCube AR

Experience a fully interactive 3D cube in your environment using augmented reality. Manipulate and solve the cube with intuitive gestures, or watch it solve instantly. Designed for clarity and understanding the logic behind the puzzle.

Highlights
  • True 3D cube interaction
  • Augmented Reality mode
  • Instant solve functionality
  • Natural gesture controls
  • Precision-focused design
Features
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GlassCube AR lets you place and interact with a real 3D cube in your environment — and actually understand how to solve it. This isn’t a filter. This isn’t a simulation. It’s a fully interactive cube that responds to your gestures in real time — whether you're exploring in 3D or placing it in your world using AR. — CORE FEATURES — • True 3D Cube Interaction Rotate, inspect, and manipulate the cube naturally with intuitive gesture controls. • Augmented Reality Mode Place the cube anywhere around you. Walk around it. View it from any angle. Interact with it like it’s physically there. • Instant Solve Scramble the cube and watch it solve instantly — or use it to check your own progress. • Natural Controls Moves behave consistently no matter where you stand. The cube responds the way you expect. — DESIGNED FOR CLARITY — GlassCube AR focuses on precision and understanding. No clutter. No distractions. Just the cube — and the logic behind it. — COMING NEXT — Guided solving, smart hints, and advanced training tools are on the way to help you go from beginner to mastery. — If you’ve ever wanted to truly understand how a cube works — this is where it starts.

Screenshots

Cube AR4 screens
GlassCube AR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GlassCube AR at 5.0 against Cube AR's 2.1. GlassCube AR also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Cube AR's advantage is ratings volume (3K vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.4). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cube AR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and GlassCube AR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GlassCube AR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube AR has 3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Cube AR versus GlassCube AR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCube ARGlassCube AR
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (3K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings3K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPin-Chou LiuVincent Galeano

Customer experience

Cube AR

All ratings2,981 ratings
Positive24.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative71.9%
Written reviews849 reviews
Positive23.2%
Neutral4.1%
Negative72.7%

GlassCube AR

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

GlassCube AR

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cube AR

One-time1
  • Final Layer Solution$0.99
1 purchases

GlassCube AR

One-time1
  • GlassCube Pro Unlock$3.99

Questions

Is Cube AR free?
Cube AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GlassCube AR free?
GlassCube AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cube AR or GlassCube AR?
GlassCube AR is rated higher. Cube AR averages 2.1 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while GlassCube AR averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Cube AR or GlassCube AR have ads?
Neither Cube AR nor GlassCube AR shows ads.

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