Comparison

Patterns for Magic Cube vs Cube Solver 3D

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

Head to head
About

Patterns for Magic Cube

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
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Have fun solving amazing patterns! There are countless patterns for cubes of size 2x2, 3x3, 4x4 and 5x5. Users who know different patterns can share it if they want. Some patterns are not free.

About

Cube Solver 3D

Solve various 3D puzzles with this app. It provides step-by-step solutions for cubes of different sizes, including Pocket Cube, 3x3, 4x4, and 5x5. It also offers practice modes with timers and statistics for speedcubing, along with lessons and pattern creation tools.

Highlights
  • Solves multiple cube types (2x2, 3x3, 4x4, 5x5)
  • Provides optimal move solutions
  • Speedcubing practice with timer and stats
  • Learning lessons for puzzle solving
  • Custom pattern creation
  • Solves Skewb, Skewb Diamond, Pyraminx, Ivy Cube
Features
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Stuck on a cube? Get the 3D solution in seconds. THE ONLY APP IN THE WORLD THAT SOLVES THE 2x2 MIRROR CUBE Simply describe your puzzle - the app does the rest. - 2x2 family (Pocket, Mirror & Tower Cube): solved in 14 moves or fewer - 3x3 Cube: solved in about 27 moves - 4x4 Cube: solved in about 63 moves - 5x5 Cube: solved in about 136 moves - Skewb: solved in 11 moves maximum - Skewb Diamond: solved in 10 moves maximum - Pyraminx: solved in 11 moves - Ivy Cube: solved in 8 moves maximum - Kilominx: solved in ~44 moves SPEEDCUBING MODE Challenge yourself with random scrambles, a built-in timer, and detailed statistics. Track your best times and improve your performance session after session. LEARN, CREATE & EXPLORE PATTERNS Follow step-by-step lessons to learn solving techniques from scratch. Then go further: create your own patterns or reproduce iconic designs - country flags and classics included. An original way to turn your cube into a canvas. MULTIPLE CUBE DESIGNS Choose from several visual styles, including a colorblind-friendly design - so everyone can enjoy cubing, whatever their vision. Download now and solve smarter. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Patterns for Magic Cube4 screens
Cube Solver 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cube Solver 3D at 92% against Patterns for Magic Cube's 21%. Cube Solver 3D also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.2) and ratings volume (252K vs 122). Patterns for Magic Cube's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Patterns for Magic Cube sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cube Solver 3D sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cube Solver 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube Solver 3D has 252K 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 92% of Cube Solver 3D's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Patterns for Magic Cube ships an update fortnightly, Cube Solver 3D every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 18, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Patterns for Magic Cube versus Cube Solver 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPatterns for Magic CubeCube Solver 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (122 ratings)4.8 (252K ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.6% of reviews92.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings122252K — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank—#16 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFelipe Braunger Valio Desenvolvimento de Sistemas LtdaLOLAGRE

Customer experience

Patterns for Magic Cube

All ratings122 ratings
Positive27.9%
Neutral4.1%
Negative68.0%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive20.6%
Neutral1.6%
Negative77.8%

Cube Solver 3D

All ratings251,664 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral1.5%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews5,201 reviews
Positive92.1%
Neutral1.5%
Negative6.4%

User reviews

Patterns for Magic Cube

From 122 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Cube Solver 3D

From 252K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Solves cubes quickly
  • 👍 Helpful step-by-step instructions
  • 🙂 Able to solve various cube types
  • 💰 Free to use with no in-app purchases
  • 🎉 Impressive cube solving abilities

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional issues with cube detection
  • ⚠️ Needs precise color input
  • 🕰️ Time-consuming to input colors
  • 📺 Frequent ads interrupting use

Bugs and requests

Patterns for Magic Cube

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • App doesn't open
  • App crashes
  • Patterns don't work
  • App mixes up cube
  • Color mistakes
Show 12 more
  • Colors are switched
  • App logs user out
  • App asks to buy extension after logging out
  • Can't find purchase button
  • Locked patterns not accessible
  • Free patterns don't work correctly
  • App doesn't work right
  • App is broken
  • App is not a standard Rubik's Cube display
  • Confusing color schemes
  • Inconsistent color mapping
  • App is not working

Requested features

8 requests
  • More free patterns
  • Make more patterns free
  • Include scramble feature
  • Support for 6x6 cubes
  • Make all patterns free
Show 3 more
  • Add dark mode
  • Make 2x2 through 4x4 free
  • Make half of patterns for those cubes free

Cube Solver 3D

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Incorrect solutions for some cube configurations
  • App crashes when trying to solve certain cubes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more cube types (e.g. 5x5, 6x6)
  • Implement camera-based cube scanning
  • Allow customizing color input method
  • Reduce ad frequency or provide ad-free option

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Patterns for Magic Cube

One-time1
  • Premium access$1.99
2 purchases

Cube Solver 3D

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription$2.991 Month
  • Annual subscription$12.991 Year

Questions

Is Patterns for Magic Cube free?
Patterns for Magic Cube is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cube Solver 3D free?
Cube Solver 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Patterns for Magic Cube or Cube Solver 3D?
Cube Solver 3D is rated higher. Patterns for Magic Cube averages 2.2 out of 5 from 122 ratings, while Cube Solver 3D averages 4.8 from 252K ratings.
Do Patterns for Magic Cube or Cube Solver 3D have ads?
Both Patterns for Magic Cube and Cube Solver 3D show ads.
Which is updated more often, Patterns for Magic Cube or Cube Solver 3D?
Patterns for Magic Cube ships an update fortnightly, and Cube Solver 3D every 3 weeks. Most recently, Patterns for Magic Cube was updated on August 18, 2026 and Cube Solver 3D on September 25, 2026.

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