# Patterns for Magic Cube vs CubeSolver AR

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CubeSolver AR at 80% against Patterns for Magic Cube's 21%. CubeSolver AR also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Patterns for Magic Cube's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CubeSolver AR holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CubeSolver AR has 5.5K ratings behind it against 122, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Patterns for Magic Cube's written reviews are positive against 80% of CubeSolver AR's.

Patterns for Magic Cube ships an update fortnightly, CubeSolver AR monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 18, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Patterns for Magic Cube | CubeSolver AR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patterns-for-magic-cube/id1407081457/reviews) | **[4.6 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubesolver-ar/id1497283315/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 122 | **5.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 20.6% of reviews | **79.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 53 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Felipe Braunger Valio Desenvolvimento de Sistemas Ltda](https://appshunter.io/developer/615749291) | [Andrei Ciobanu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497283314) |

## What reviewers say

### Patterns for Magic Cube

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patterns-for-magic-cube/id1407081457)

Discover and solve a wide variety of patterns for 2x2, 3x3, 4x4, and 5x5 cubes. Users can share their own patterns, with some advanced designs available for purchase.

**Highlights:** Solve patterns for 2x2, 3x3, 4x4, 5x5 cubes, Countless pattern designs, User pattern sharing, In-app purchases for premium patterns

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium access | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun to pass time
- 👍 Patterns are cute
- 👍 Easy to submit feedback
- 👍 Solves any cube
- 👍 Works if colors are understood

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Most patterns cost money
- 💸 Expensive in-app purchases
- 💸 Patterns found online for free
- 💸 Only 3 free patterns
- 💸 Limited free content

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't open
- App crashes
- Patterns don't work
- App mixes up cube
- Color mistakes

**Requested features**

- More free patterns
- Make more patterns free
- Include scramble feature
- Support for 6x6 cubes
- Make all patterns free


### CubeSolver AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubesolver-ar/id1497283315)

Solve a 3x3 cube with augmented reality. Scan your cube or input colors manually, then follow a 3D visualization of the solving steps. This free app works offline and requires no account.

**Highlights:** AR cube scanning, Manual cube configuration, Color detection, 3D solving visualization, Offline functionality, Free to use

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Surprisingly accurate
- 👍 Amazing app
- 👍 Awesome
- 👍 The best app you will ever get
- 👍 Amazing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 It won't work

**Reported bugs**

- Sometimes the colors are wrong
- Difficult to capture the cube on camera

**Requested features**

- Add so that you can increase the speed of the cube


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Patterns for Magic Cube free?

Patterns for Magic Cube is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CubeSolver AR free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Patterns for Magic Cube or CubeSolver AR?

CubeSolver AR is rated higher. Patterns for Magic Cube averages 2.2 out of 5 from 122 ratings, while CubeSolver AR averages 4.6 from 5.5K ratings.

### Do Patterns for Magic Cube or CubeSolver AR have ads?

Patterns for Magic Cube shows ads; CubeSolver AR does not.

### Which is updated more often, Patterns for Magic Cube or CubeSolver AR?

Patterns for Magic Cube ships an update fortnightly, and CubeSolver AR monthly. Most recently, Patterns for Magic Cube was updated on August 18, 2026 and CubeSolver AR on September 25, 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.*