# Cube Loop Puzzle vs Cube Solver & Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cube Loop Puzzle at 100% against Cube Solver & Timer's 54%. Cube Loop Puzzle also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and ads (none vs shown). Cube Solver & Timer's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and ratings volume (391 vs 4). On in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Cube Solver & Timer is free to download; Cube Loop Puzzle costs $1.99 up front. Cube Loop Puzzle sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Cube Solver & Timer sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cube Loop Puzzle holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube Solver & Timer has 391 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Cube Loop Puzzle's written reviews are positive against 54% of Cube Solver & Timer's.

Cube Loop Puzzle ships an update every 6 weeks, Cube Solver & Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cube Loop Puzzle | Cube Solver & Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-loop-puzzle/id1291759086/reviews)** | [4.0 (391 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-solver-and-timer/id1500120768/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **391** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 53.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 65 MB | 259 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marcelo Pars](https://appshunter.io/developer/1209823528) | [ZeroPlay Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500119722) |

## What reviewers say

### Cube Loop Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-loop-puzzle/id1291759086)

A smart puzzle game where you connect cubes of the same color by swiping. It offers easy levels for casual fun and challenging ones to test your intellect. An optional in-app purchase unlocks more games and unlimited hints.

**Highlights:** Connect same-colored cubes, Swipe to turn cubes, Color other cubes by swiping, Easy and hard levels, Unlimited hints (in-app purchase), Additional games (in-app purchase)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Games Hints No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Donate a coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| 150 EXTRA LEVELS + UNLIMITED HINTS | $1.99 | one-time |
| Donate an ice cream | $2.99 | one-time |
| Donate a muffin | $6.99 | one-time |


### Cube Solver & Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-solver-and-timer/id1500120768)

Solve any scrambled 3x3 cube instantly with camera scanning and step-by-step instructions. Practice over 100 virtual puzzles, track your progress, and compete on leaderboards. Learn new techniques and improve your solve times.

**Highlights:** Camera scan for instant solving, Step-by-step solving instructions, 100+ virtual puzzles (2x2, 3x3, 4x4, etc.), 3D animation guidance, Solve time tracking and leaderboards, Offline functionality, Daily challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| 1,000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 移除广告 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $19.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 购买魔方还原器 | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Many cool Rubik's cubes of many sizes
- 👍 Good for practice before getting a real cube
- 👍 Lots of puzzle variations (pyraminx, skewb, etc.)
- 👍 Ability to customize cube colors
- 👍 Online features (view/like other solves)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy turning/controls on some puzzles
- 🤖 Too many intrusive ads
- 💰 In-app purchases don't always work as expected
- 🔒 Inappropriate ads shown
- 🤔 Difficulty solving larger cubes (e.g. 50x50)

**Reported bugs**

- Solution not found for some puzzles
- Inability to turn/solve cubes as expected
- Restore purchases/unlock all cubes feature not working
- Ads blocking app functionality

**Requested features**

- Add more cube sizes/variations (e.g. megaminx, tuttminx)
- Improve gesture recognition, especially for oddly-shaped puzzles
- Reduce ad frequency and improve ad experience
- Add replay/save feature for solves
- Improve leaderboard and online features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cube Loop Puzzle free?

Cube Loop Puzzle costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Cube Solver & Timer free?

Cube Solver & Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cube Loop Puzzle or Cube Solver & Timer?

Cube Loop Puzzle is rated higher. Cube Loop Puzzle averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Cube Solver & Timer averages 4.0 from 391 ratings.

### Do Cube Loop Puzzle or Cube Solver & Timer have ads?

Cube Solver & Timer shows ads; Cube Loop Puzzle does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cube Loop Puzzle or Cube Solver & Timer?

Cube Loop Puzzle ships an update every 6 weeks, and Cube Solver & Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cube Loop Puzzle was updated on September 17, 2026 and Cube Solver & Timer on October 1, 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.*