Patterns for Magic Cube vs Cube Solver
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Solve patterns for 2x2, 3x3, 4x4, 5x5 cubes
- Countless pattern designs
- User pattern sharing
- In-app purchases for premium patterns
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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.
Cube Solver
This app provides step-by-step instructions to solve various sizes of cube puzzles, from 2x2 up to 17x17. It offers interactive learning and a digital cube for practice, aiming to teach users how to solve puzzles effectively.
- Step-by-step solving instructions
- Supports 16 cube sizes (2x2 to 17x17)
- Interactive learning and tutorials
- Digital cube for practice
- High solve rate (89.4%)
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Solve your cube with clear, step-by-step guidance. Scan your physical cube with the camera or enter its colors manually, then follow the solution with animated 3D instructions. SCAN OR ENTER YOUR CUBE Use the camera to capture your cube's colors, or enter them manually. FOLLOW EVERY MOVE IN 3D Move forward, go back, and follow each turn at your own pace. SOLVE SIZES FROM 2x2 TO 17x17 Get solutions for 2x2, 3x3, 4x4, 5x5 and larger cubes, with support up to 17x17. LEARN HOW TO SOLVE Follow beginner-friendly guides for solving 2x2 and 3x3 cubes. PLAY WITH A DIGITAL CUBE Practice moves and explore an interactive 3D cube, even without a physical cube nearby. DISCOVER PATTERNS Try new cube patterns and enjoy a different challenge after your next solve. TIME YOUR SOLVES Practice your speed with the built-in cube timer. CUBE SOLVER PRO Upgrade to Cube Solver Pro for unlimited solves. Available plans, pricing, and purchase options are shown in the app. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. TRADEMARK NOTICE RUBIK’S is a trademark of Spin Master Toys UK Limited. Cube Solver is an independent application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Spin Master Toys UK Limited. Terms of Use: https://www.cube-solver.app/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.cube-solver.app/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Cube Solver at 4.6 against Patterns for Magic Cube's 2.2. Cube Solver also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (54% vs 21%). Patterns for Magic Cube's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Patterns for Magic Cube sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cube Solver sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Cube Solver holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube Solver has 5.7K 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 54% of Cube Solver's.
Patterns for Magic Cube ships an update fortnightly, Cube Solver weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Patterns for Magic Cube | Cube Solver |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (122 ratings) | 4.6 (5.7K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.6% of reviews | 53.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 122 | 5.7K — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Felipe Braunger Valio Desenvolvimento de Sistemas Ltda | Patrick Battisti Forsthofer |
Customer experience
Patterns for Magic Cube
Cube Solver
User reviews
Patterns for Magic Cube
From 122 App Store ratingsWhat 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
From 5.7K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Efficient solution
- 👍 Helpful for solving cubes
- 💡 Identifies twisted corners
Room to improve
- 🔒 Limited free usage
- 🐛 Camera issues
- 🐛 Inaccurate scanning
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
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- 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
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- Add dark mode
- Make 2x2 through 4x4 free
- Make half of patterns for those cubes free
Cube Solver
Reported bugs
2 issues- Cube not solved after following instructions
- App scrambles cube further instead of solving
Requested features
3 requests- More free solves per day
- Support for irregular cube shapes
- Improved camera functionality
In-app purchases
Patterns for Magic Cube
- Premium access$1.99
Cube Solver
- Pay-As-You-Go$2.991 Month
- Pay-As-You-Go$3.991 Month
- Monthly1 Month trial$3.991 Month
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- Unlimited Annual3 Days trial$8.991 Year
- Unlimited Annual$11.991 Year
- Unlimited Annual3 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Unlimited Annual3 Days trial$17.991 Year
- Unlimited Annual1 Year trial$17.991 Year
- Unlimited Annual3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Lifetime$5.99
- Lifetime$24.99
Questions
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