# Patterns for Magic Cube vs Rubix Cube Solver and Guide

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rubix Cube Solver and Guide at 71% against Patterns for Magic Cube's 21%. Rubix Cube Solver and Guide also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.2) and ratings volume (699 vs 122). Patterns for Magic Cube's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). 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 Rubix Cube Solver and Guide sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Rubix Cube Solver and Guide holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rubix Cube Solver and Guide has 699 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 71% of Rubix Cube Solver and Guide's.

Patterns for Magic Cube ships an update fortnightly, Rubix Cube Solver and Guide every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Patterns for Magic Cube | Rubix Cube Solver and Guide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patterns-for-magic-cube/id1407081457/reviews) | **[4.7 (699 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rubix-cube-solver-and-guide/id6443786140/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 122 | **699** |
| Positive reviews | 20.6% of reviews | **71.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Felipe Braunger Valio Desenvolvimento de Sistemas Ltda](https://appshunter.io/developer/615749291) | [Vu Duong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649266013) |

## 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


### Rubix Cube Solver and Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rubix-cube-solver-and-guide/id6443786140)

Solve any Rubik's Cube quickly using AI. Scan or input colors to get the shortest solution. Features include interactive 3D cubes, step-by-step guides, and a competition timer.

**Highlights:** AI-powered instant solving, Interactive 3D cube simulator (2x2 to 10x10), Step-by-step solving guide, Competition-ready timer with scrambler, Cube theme editor, Progress tracking

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast solution
- 👍 Helpful for solving cubes
- 👍 Works well with broken cubes
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Solver not working sometimes
- 🐛 Incorrect color detection
- 🔋 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Solver not working with certain cube configurations
- Incorrect color detection causing issues
- Crashes or freezes on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add support for larger cubes (6x6, 7x7, etc.)
- Add automatic step-by-step solving
- Add cube simulator feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Patterns for Magic Cube free?

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

### Is Rubix Cube Solver and Guide free?

Rubix Cube Solver and Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Patterns for Magic Cube or Rubix Cube Solver and Guide?

Rubix Cube Solver and Guide is rated higher. Patterns for Magic Cube averages 2.2 out of 5 from 122 ratings, while Rubix Cube Solver and Guide averages 4.7 from 699 ratings.

### Do Patterns for Magic Cube or Rubix Cube Solver and Guide have ads?

Both Patterns for Magic Cube and Rubix Cube Solver and Guide show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Patterns for Magic Cube or Rubix Cube Solver and Guide?

Patterns for Magic Cube ships an update fortnightly, and Rubix Cube Solver and Guide every 3 weeks. Most recently, Patterns for Magic Cube was updated on October 7, 2026 and Rubix Cube Solver and Guide on October 12, 2026.

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