# Patterns for Magic Cube vs Magic Cube Collection

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Magic Cube Collection at 69% against Patterns for Magic Cube's 21%. Magic Cube Collection also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.2) and ads (none vs shown). Patterns for Magic Cube's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Patterns for Magic Cube sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Magic Cube Collection sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Magic Cube Collection holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 122 and 494 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Patterns for Magic Cube's written reviews are positive against 69% of Magic Cube Collection's.

Patterns for Magic Cube ships an update fortnightly, Magic Cube Collection every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Patterns for Magic Cube | Magic Cube Collection |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patterns-for-magic-cube/id1407081457/reviews) | **[4.5 (494 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-cube-collection/id1673372616/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 122 | **494** |
| Positive reviews | 20.6% of reviews | **69.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 115 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) | [Jamolbek Berdikulov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1663188323) |

## 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 Collection

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-cube-collection/id1673372616)

Engage with a diverse collection of cube puzzles on your mobile device. This app provides a range of difficulty levels and cube types, from beginner-friendly to expert challenges, with realistic visuals and controls.

**Highlights:** 25+ cube puzzles, 3x3 Cube solver, 2x2-7x7 cubes, Mirror and Glow cubes, Intuitive touch controls, Realistic animations

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Space Pack | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Amazing app, best ever
- 👍 Great for learning cubing
- 👍 Solves cubes and shows corner twists
- 👍 Good for those who can't afford cubes
- 👍 Helpful for learning Rubik's cube

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Unexpected charges, expensive
- 🤔 Not all cubes are solvable
- 🚫 Cannot turn properly, no double layer moves
- 🐌 Solver model is slow

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 Cannot solve larger cubes (7x7, 10x10)
- 🐛 Cannot turn properly, no double layer moves
- 🐛 Solver model is slow

**Requested features**

- Add more cubes (7x7, 10x10, 21x21, peraminx)
- Add 7x7, 6x6, 5x5, 4x4 solvers
- Add a button to speed up the model
- Add a graph like Asolver app
- Add a picture cube solver and scrambler


## 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 Collection free?

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

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

Magic Cube Collection is rated higher. Patterns for Magic Cube averages 2.2 out of 5 from 122 ratings, while Magic Cube Collection averages 4.5 from 494 ratings.

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

Patterns for Magic Cube shows ads; Magic Cube Collection does not.

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

Patterns for Magic Cube ships an update fortnightly, and Magic Cube Collection every 2 months. Most recently, Patterns for Magic Cube was updated on October 7, 2026 and Magic Cube Collection on October 9, 2026.

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