# Patterns for Magic Cube vs Cube202005

The clearest difference is rating: Cube202005 at 3.7 against Patterns for Magic Cube's 2.2. Cube202005 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Patterns for Magic Cube's advantage is ratings volume (122 vs 6). On price, update cadence, 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. Cube202005 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cube202005 holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Patterns for Magic Cube has 122 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Patterns for Magic Cube ships an update fortnightly, Cube202005 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 18, 2026 and July 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Patterns for Magic Cube | Cube202005 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patterns-for-magic-cube/id1407081457/reviews) | **[3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube202005/id1511210008/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **122** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 20.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 53 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Felipe Braunger Valio Desenvolvimento de Sistemas Ltda](https://appshunter.io/developer/615749291) | [Atsushi Imazu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1511210007) |

## 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


### Cube202005

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube202005/id1511210008)

This is a 3D puzzle game where players solve cubes of various sizes, from 2x2x2 to 6x6x6, and even custom dimensions. It features controls for rotating layers, breaking the cube to start the timer, and locking the viewpoint. The goal is to align all six sides to stop the clock.

**Highlights:** Adjustable cube sizes (2x2x2 to 6x6x6), Custom dimension options, Layer rotation, Whole cube rotation, Break cube to start timer, Lock/unlock viewpoint, Zoom and rotate with pinch gesture

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Patterns for Magic Cube free?

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

### Is Cube202005 free?

Cube202005 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Patterns for Magic Cube or Cube202005?

Cube202005 is rated higher. Patterns for Magic Cube averages 2.2 out of 5 from 122 ratings, while Cube202005 averages 3.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do Patterns for Magic Cube or Cube202005 have ads?

Patterns for Magic Cube shows ads; Cube202005 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Patterns for Magic Cube or Cube202005?

Patterns for Magic Cube ships an update fortnightly, and Cube202005 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Patterns for Magic Cube was updated on August 18, 2026 and Cube202005 on July 18, 2026.

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