# Patterns for Magic Cube vs Magic Cube Puzzle

The clearest difference is rating: Magic Cube Puzzle at 3.9 against Patterns for Magic Cube's 2.2. Magic Cube Puzzle also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). Patterns for Magic Cube's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Patterns for Magic Cube sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Magic Cube Puzzle sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Magic Cube Puzzle holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 122 and 328 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Patterns for Magic Cube's written reviews are positive against 28% of Magic Cube Puzzle's.

Patterns for Magic Cube ships an update fortnightly, Magic Cube Puzzle every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Patterns for Magic Cube | Magic Cube Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patterns-for-magic-cube/id1407081457/reviews) | **[3.9 (328 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-cube-puzzle-magicube/id1574057876/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 122 | **328** |
| Positive reviews | 20.6% of reviews | **28.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 183 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Felipe Braunger Valio Desenvolvimento de Sistemas Ltda](https://appshunter.io/developer/615749291) | [Kofi Austin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1495016623) |

## 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


### Magic Cube Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-cube-puzzle-magicube/id1574057876)

Experience the classic magic cube puzzle on your mobile device. This app offers various cube sizes, practice modes, and a solver to help you learn and master the puzzle. Enjoy realistic graphics, customizable skins, and ambient sounds for a relaxing cubing experience.

**Highlights:** Multiple cube sizes (2x2 to 5x5), Cube solver and learning modes, Practice modes and cube timer, Customizable cube and background skins, Realistic 3D graphics and animations, Ambient sounds and fun sound effects

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skin Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ambience Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Solver Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Teaches cube solving techniques effectively
- ✅ Helps solve physical Rubik's cubes
- 🎯 Simple and easy to follow instructions
- 👍 User-friendly for beginners
- 💯 Comprehensive solving guidance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads throughout gameplay
- 💰 Paywall for multiple cube sizes (2x2, 4x4, 5x5)
- 🐛 Frequent glitches and crashes
- 🔀 Cube colors get messed up during moves
- 😕 Confusing UI with letter notation (R, U, D)

**Reported bugs**

- Cube glitches and distorts during rotations
- Pieces fly outside cube boundaries
- Colors get messed up when moving cube
- Pattern recognition fails despite correct input
- Cube breaks or becomes scrambled after solving

**Requested features**

- Implement cube scanning feature instead of manual color input
- Add ability to rotate/view all sides of cube freely
- Reduce or remove ads from experience
- Make all cube sizes (2x2, 4x4, 5x5) free
- Improve turning system mechanics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Patterns for Magic Cube free?

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

### Is Magic Cube Puzzle free?

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

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

Magic Cube Puzzle is rated higher. Patterns for Magic Cube averages 2.2 out of 5 from 122 ratings, while Magic Cube Puzzle averages 3.9 from 328 ratings.

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

Both Patterns for Magic Cube and Magic Cube Puzzle show ads.

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

Patterns for Magic Cube ships an update fortnightly, and Magic Cube Puzzle every 5 weeks. Most recently, Patterns for Magic Cube was updated on October 7, 2026 and Magic Cube Puzzle on October 12, 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.*