# Patterns for Magic Cube vs Rubix Cube Solver CubeXpert

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rubix Cube Solver CubeXpert at 86% against Patterns for Magic Cube's 21%. Rubix Cube Solver CubeXpert also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.2) and ads (none vs shown). 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 Rubix Cube Solver CubeXpert sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Rubix Cube Solver CubeXpert holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rubix Cube Solver CubeXpert has 1.5K 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 86% of Rubix Cube Solver CubeXpert's.

Patterns for Magic Cube ships an update fortnightly, Rubix Cube Solver CubeXpert every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on August 18, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Patterns for Magic Cube | Rubix Cube Solver CubeXpert |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patterns-for-magic-cube/id1407081457/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rubix-cube-solver-cubexpert/id6475606189/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 122 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 20.6% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Felipe Braunger Valio Desenvolvimento de Sistemas Ltda](https://appshunter.io/developer/615749291) | [VLADISLAVS TARASOVS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724468159) |

## 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 CubeXpert

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rubix-cube-solver-cubexpert/id6475606189)

This app helps you solve Rubik's Cubes of various sizes, from 2x2 to 7x7. It offers step-by-step solutions, a timer to track your progress, and a library of algorithms and tutorials for all skill levels.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step Rubik's Cube solver, Virtual cubes from 2x2 to 7x7, Built-in cube timer, Extensive algorithm library, Beginner-friendly tutorials, Customizable solver experience

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Access | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Weekly Access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly Access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly Access | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly Access | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly Access | $17.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly Access | $17.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly Access | $17.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly Access | $39.99 | per year |
| Ads-Free Lifetime Access | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime Access Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime Access Offer | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime Access | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helped solve Rubik's cube
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive and helpful
- 👍 Works great
- 👍 Accurate solutions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Too many ads
- 🐛 Solver mode not working properly

**Reported bugs**

- Solver mode shows only 6 cube faces
- App crashes occasionally

**Requested features**

- Add support for larger Rubik's cube sizes (4x4, 8x8)
- Implement camera scanning feature to automatically detect cube state


## 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 CubeXpert free?

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

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

Rubix Cube Solver CubeXpert is rated higher. Patterns for Magic Cube averages 2.2 out of 5 from 122 ratings, while Rubix Cube Solver CubeXpert averages 4.7 from 1.5K ratings.

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

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

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

Patterns for Magic Cube ships an update fortnightly, and Rubix Cube Solver CubeXpert every 5 days. Most recently, Patterns for Magic Cube was updated on August 18, 2026 and Rubix Cube Solver CubeXpert on September 24, 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.*