Comparison

Pocket Cube Solver vs Cube Solver

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pocket Cube Solver

Solve your 2x2 pocket cube with ease. Input your cube's current state and receive step-by-step instructions to solve it. Helpful videos are included for guidance.

Highlights
  • 2x2 pocket cube solver
  • Input cube state
  • Step-by-step instructions
  • Helpful video tutorials
  • Simple graphics and interface
Features
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This app is for anyone who wants to solve the 2X2 pocket cube. Just enter in what your cube looks like and the app will solve it. The graphics and the app are simple; all you have to do is follow the instructions. There’s also helpful videos you can watch if you don’t quite understand how to use the app. Matt and Morgan (my kids who are 11 and 9) can show you exactly what to do from start to finish! Hope you give the app a try – and solve that cube!

About

Cube Solver

Learn to solve a virtual cube with this app. It offers a realistic 3D experience with helpful tutorials and a built-in timer to track your progress. Challenge your mind and problem-solving skills with this addictive puzzle.

Highlights
  • Realistic 3D graphics and animation
  • Helpful tutorial to solve the cube
  • Cube timer with achievement tracking
  • Solve multiple cube types (2x2, 3x3, 4x4)
  • Free cube rotation in all axes
Features
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Knowing how to solve the cube is an amazing skill and it's not so hard to learn if you are patient. You'll realize that you don't have to be a genius to get it done. Now you can learn to solve your cube with the cube solver app! You can also solve a virtual cube and time your solves using our in-built timer! The cube solver challenges your mind and problem-solving skills. It is incredibly addictive and has fascinated fans for decades. A great mental challenge to solve at home or on the move, and now on your phone!. Turn, twist and repeat – the free cube app lets you experience the classic puzzle in a completely new way on your phone! These twisty puzzles help in developing concentration, logic, and patience. Features: * Realistic 3D graphics and animation * Simple and handy controls * Free cube rotation in all axis * Helpful tutorial to solve the cube * Cube timer * Record achievements and leaderboards. Share your time with the whole world! * Solve multiple types of cube 2x2, 3x3, 4x4 * It's free! Have fun solving these world-famous addictive puzzles!

Screenshots

Pocket Cube Solver4 screens
Cube Solver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Cube Solver at 4.2 against Pocket Cube Solver's 2.7. Cube Solver also leads on ratings volume (52K vs 555) and review sentiment (69% vs 46%). Pocket Cube Solver's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pocket Cube Solver sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cube Solver sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cube Solver holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube Solver has 52K ratings behind it against 555, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Pocket Cube Solver's written reviews are positive against 69% of Cube Solver's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket Cube Solver ships an update fortnightly, Cube Solver every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 12, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Pocket Cube Solver versus Cube Solver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket Cube SolverCube Solver
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (555 ratings)4.2 (52K ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.6% of reviews68.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings55552K — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB118 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMC2 Tech Services LLCDai Nguyen

Customer experience

Pocket Cube Solver

All ratings555 ratings
Positive40.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative55.7%
Written reviews160 reviews
Positive45.6%
Neutral6.3%
Negative48.1%

Cube Solver

All ratings52,207 ratings
Positive79.5%
Neutral4.4%
Negative16.1%
Written reviews2,230 reviews
Positive68.5%
Neutral5.5%
Negative26.0%

User reviews

Pocket Cube Solver

From 555 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Helpful for solving 2x2 cubes
  • 🤩 Works as expected
  • 💡 Provides clear instructions
  • 🤟 Great for beginners

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate cube representation
  • 🤬 Doesn't work consistently
  • 😒 Requires watching ads
  • 🤔 Confusing interface

Cube Solver

From 52K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Solves Rubik's cube easily
  • 👍 Helpful for beginners
  • 🤖 Accurate cube solving
  • 🎨 Customizable cube colors
  • ⏱️ Includes timer feature

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Issues with quick solve feature
  • 🤔 Confusing step-by-step instructions
  • 💰 Ads can be intrusive
  • 🔢 Limited to 2x2 and 3x3 cubes

Bugs and requests

Pocket Cube Solver

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Freezes on loading screen
  • Incorrect color detection
  • Cube state not updating properly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Support for 3x3 cubes
  • Option to skip ads
  • Improved accuracy in cube representation

Cube Solver

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Quick solve not working for some users
  • App unable to recognize correct cube configuration

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for larger cube sizes (4x4, 5x5, etc.)
  • Provide video tutorials for solving
  • Improve step-by-step explanations
  • Reduce ad frequency or offer paid ad-free version

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pocket Cube Solver

One-time1
  • Pocket Cube Solver$2.99
6 purchases

Cube Solver

One-time6
  • Remove Ads(Pack 1)$1.99
  • Remove Ads(Pack 2)$2.99
  • Remove Ads(Pack 3)$6.99
Show 3 more
  • Remove Ads(Pack 4)$11.99
  • Remove Ads(Pack 5)$20.99
  • Remove Ads(Pack 6)$54.99

Questions

Is Pocket Cube Solver free?
Pocket Cube Solver 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, Pocket Cube Solver or Cube Solver?
Cube Solver is rated higher. Pocket Cube Solver averages 2.7 out of 5 from 555 ratings, while Cube Solver averages 4.2 from 52K ratings.
Do Pocket Cube Solver or Cube Solver have ads?
Cube Solver shows ads; Pocket Cube Solver does not.
Which is updated more often, Pocket Cube Solver or Cube Solver?
Pocket Cube Solver ships an update fortnightly, and Cube Solver every 2 months. Most recently, Pocket Cube Solver was updated on July 12, 2026 and Cube Solver on September 29, 2026.

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