# Patterns for Magic Cube vs Cube Solver

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Patterns for Magic Cube | Cube Solver |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patterns-for-magic-cube/id1407081457/reviews) | **[4.6 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-solver-scan-and-solve/id6446096806/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 122 | **5.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 20.6% of reviews | **53.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Felipe Braunger Valio Desenvolvimento de Sistemas Ltda](https://appshunter.io/developer/615749291) | [Patrick Battisti Forsthofer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634959033) |

## 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-solver-scan-and-solve/id6446096806)

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.

**Highlights:** 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%)

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pay-As-You-Go | $2.99 | per month |
| Pay-As-You-Go | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Annual | $8.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Annual | $11.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Annual | $17.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Annual | $17.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $5.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient solution
- 👍 Helpful for solving cubes
- 💡 Identifies twisted corners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free usage
- 🐛 Camera issues
- 🐛 Inaccurate scanning

**Reported bugs**

- Cube not solved after following instructions
- App scrambles cube further instead of solving

**Requested features**

- More free solves per day
- Support for irregular cube shapes
- Improved camera functionality


## 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 free?

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

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

Cube Solver is rated higher. Patterns for Magic Cube averages 2.2 out of 5 from 122 ratings, while Cube Solver averages 4.6 from 5.7K ratings.

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

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

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

Patterns for Magic Cube ships an update fortnightly, and Cube Solver weekly. Most recently, Patterns for Magic Cube was updated on October 7, 2026 and Cube Solver on October 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*