# Patterns for Magic Cube vs Cube Solver 3D

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Patterns for Magic Cube | Cube Solver 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patterns-for-magic-cube/id1407081457/reviews) | **[4.8 (252K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-solver-3d/id1673039373/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 122 | **252K** |
| Positive reviews | 20.6% of reviews | **92.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#16** |
| Size | 53 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Felipe Braunger Valio Desenvolvimento de Sistemas Ltda](https://appshunter.io/developer/615749291) | [LOLAGRE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673039375) |

## 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


### Cube Solver 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-solver-3d/id1673039373)

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Free · Family, #190 Top Free · Puzzle (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription | $12.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect solutions for some cube configurations
- App crashes when trying to solve certain cubes

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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