# Patterns for Magic Cube vs CubeCollege

The clearest difference is rating: CubeCollege at 2.9 against Patterns for Magic Cube's 2.2. CubeCollege also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Patterns for Magic Cube's advantage is ratings volume (122 vs 24). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Patterns for Magic Cube sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CubeCollege asks for nothing beyond the download.

CubeCollege holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Patterns for Magic Cube has 122 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 21% of Patterns for Magic Cube's written reviews are positive against 18% of CubeCollege's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Patterns for Magic Cube ships an update fortnightly, CubeCollege weekly. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Patterns for Magic Cube | CubeCollege |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patterns-for-magic-cube/id1407081457/reviews) | **[2.9 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubecollege-how-to-solve-cube/id6470237040/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **122** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | **20.6% of reviews** | 17.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 53 MB | 224 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Felipe Braunger Valio Desenvolvimento de Sistemas Ltda](https://appshunter.io/developer/615749291) | [Opitas Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526688601) |

## 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


### CubeCollege

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubecollege-how-to-solve-cube/id6470237040)

Learn to solve a 3x3 cube with an AI-powered teacher. This app guides you through the process, making cube solving accessible and enjoyable.

**Highlights:** AI solver, Cube learning guide, 3x3 cube focus, Step-by-step instructions

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Patterns for Magic Cube free?

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

### Is CubeCollege free?

CubeCollege is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

CubeCollege is rated higher. Patterns for Magic Cube averages 2.2 out of 5 from 122 ratings, while CubeCollege averages 2.9 from 24 ratings.

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

Patterns for Magic Cube shows ads; CubeCollege does not.

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

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

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