Comparison

GoCube™ vs Magic Cube Collection

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

Head to head
About

GoCube™

This app reimagines the classic cube puzzle with smart technology for an interactive experience. It offers guided tutorials for beginners, advanced analytics for improving players, and competitive online leagues. Enjoy casual games using the cube as a controller, making it fun for all skill levels.

Highlights
  • Interactive tutorials for beginners
  • Advanced statistics and analytics
  • Online cubing league and competitions
  • Casual puzzle games using cube as controller
  • Real-time feedback and guidance
  • Multiplayer matches and leaderboards
Features
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GoCube is the classic rubik's cube puzzle game, reimagined and redesigned for the 21st century - a Smart and Connected Cube. With its new technology, the Smart Cube offers a new and exciting playing experience for all levels of players, all ages and all capabilities, Including: Fun interactive tutorials for beginners Statistics and challenges for players who wish to level up their game The world's first online cubing league and competition, turning the Rubik's Cube into a social connected world. More than that, GoCube offers casual puzzle games that use the rubik's cube as a controller, enabling anyone to enjoy the classic smarty toy, even if they are not interested in learning how to solve it. Go-Learn (for beginners) A fun interactive tutorial will safely guide you through the world's most known cube puzzles secrets. The tutorials breaks the complex solving challenge into small fun mini-steps, and includes videos, tips and real time feedback (from the GoCube in your hands, to the virtual one on your screen). With GoCube YOU CAN solve the rubik's Cube in no time! Go-Improve (for intermediates & pros) - Practice and monitor your progress with advanced stats and analytics. GoCube measures your play down to the milliseconds. It provides accurate data for your cube solve time, speed, and moves. GoCube will automatically identify your rubik's cube solving algorithm, and will provide you the relevant measurement for each individual step in it. Go-Compete (for all levels) - GoCubes matches include various playing modes, from fun scrambling competitions (spaceship racing for all levels) to pro's versus battle matches. Get into the world's first leaderboard, and join live competitions. Play against your friends or vs strangers. To ensure a fair match, GoCube recognizes the starting position of each player and guides them through a unique set of moves to reach a common starting position. Go-Play- Mini-games, missions and third party games incorporate various aspects of cubing in order to improve handling skills, instincts, or simple games for pure fun. GoCube is a one-of-a-kind smart connected speed cube, for many hours of fun! Connect your GoCube to your iPhone or iPad, and start GoCube NOW! * Be sure that your device meets the following minimum requirements: iPhone 6s or higher Bluetooth version 4.1 or higher.

About

Magic Cube Collection

Engage with a diverse collection of cube puzzles on your mobile device. This app provides a range of difficulty levels and cube types, from beginner-friendly to expert challenges, with realistic visuals and controls.

Highlights
  • 25+ cube puzzles
  • 3x3 Cube solver
  • 2x2-7x7 cubes
  • Mirror and Glow cubes
  • Intuitive touch controls
  • Realistic animations
Features
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Solve different cube puzzles on your phone, anytime and anywhere. The app offers various difficulty level cubes, so whether you're a beginner or an expert, you can find a suitable challenge. App features: - 25+ cube puzzles - 3x3 Cube solver - 2x2-7x7, Mirror, Glow, and other cubes - Intuitive touch controls - Realistic cubes and animations - Session ao5 and ao12 times

Screenshots

GoCube™4 screens
Magic Cube Collection4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GoCube™ at none against Magic Cube Collection's 1. GoCube™ also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 69%) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 494). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Magic Cube Collection sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GoCube™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for GoCube™ against 4.5 for Magic Cube Collection. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.4K and 494 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of GoCube™'s written reviews are positive against 69% of Magic Cube Collection's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GoCube™ ships an update every 6 weeks, Magic Cube Collection every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
GoCube™ versus Magic Cube Collection: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoCube™Magic Cube Collection
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.4K ratings) — better4.5 (494 ratings)
Positive reviews78.8% of reviews — better69.4% of reviews
Number of ratings2.4K — better494
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size189 MB115 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperParticula LtdJamolbek Berdikulov

Customer experience

GoCube™

All ratings2,367 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral2.7%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews501 reviews
Positive78.8%
Neutral7.0%
Negative14.2%

Magic Cube Collection

All ratings494 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral4.0%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive69.4%
Neutral8.3%
Negative22.2%

User reviews

GoCube™

From 2.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Accurate tracking of cube movements
  • 💡 Fun games and challenges
  • 🚀 Smooth cube turning
  • 👍 Great for beginners and pros

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Cube orientation issues and sync problems
  • 🐛 Inaccurate solve detection
  • 🐛 Buggy app behavior and crashes
  • 🔋 Battery drain on cube
  • 👎 Limited features beyond beginner solving

Magic Cube Collection

From 494 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Amazing app, best ever
  • 👍 Great for learning cubing
  • 👍 Solves cubes and shows corner twists
  • 👍 Good for those who can't afford cubes
  • 👍 Helpful for learning Rubik's cube

Room to improve

  • 💸 Unexpected charges, expensive
  • 🤔 Not all cubes are solvable
  • 🚫 Cannot turn properly, no double layer moves
  • 🐌 Solver model is slow

Bugs and requests

GoCube™

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Cube not recognized as solved when it is
  • App gets out of sync with actual cube state
  • Tutorials and videos have sync issues
  • Sudden app crashes and freezes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for advanced solving methods (CFOP, Roux)
  • Improve stats tracking and history
  • Allow customization of starting color
  • Implement offline mode and save solve data
  • Add more games and competitive modes

Magic Cube Collection

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • 🐛 Cannot solve larger cubes (7x7, 10x10)
  • 🐛 Cannot turn properly, no double layer moves
  • 🐛 Solver model is slow

Requested features

12 requests
  • Add more cubes (7x7, 10x10, 21x21, peraminx)
  • Add 7x7, 6x6, 5x5, 4x4 solvers
  • Add a button to speed up the model
  • Add a graph like Asolver app
  • Add a picture cube solver and scrambler
Show 7 more
  • Add a cube maker
  • Add different cube sizes
  • Add a gamepass
  • Add 2x2-7x7 Mods, Glow Picture, Mirror & Textures
  • Add a scramble button with a solve button
  • Improve color contrast (green and yellow)
  • Add a way to lock orientation and return to standard

In-app purchases

None

GoCube™

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Magic Cube Collection

One-time1
  • Space Pack$3.99

Questions

Is GoCube™ free?
GoCube™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Magic Cube Collection free?
Magic Cube Collection is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GoCube™ or Magic Cube Collection?
GoCube™ is rated higher. GoCube™ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Magic Cube Collection averages 4.5 from 494 ratings.
Do GoCube™ or Magic Cube Collection have ads?
Neither GoCube™ nor Magic Cube Collection shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GoCube™ or Magic Cube Collection?
GoCube™ ships an update every 6 weeks, and Magic Cube Collection every 2 months. Most recently, GoCube™ was updated on September 23, 2026 and Magic Cube Collection on September 22, 2026.

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