# Cube 2048 vs Cube Solver & Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cube 2048 at 100% against Cube Solver & Timer's 54%. Cube 2048 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and ads (none vs shown). Cube Solver & Timer's advantage is ratings volume (391 vs 8) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cube 2048 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Cube Solver & Timer sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cube 2048 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube Solver & Timer has 391 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Cube 2048's written reviews are positive against 54% of Cube Solver & Timer's.

Cube 2048 ships an update every 2 months, Cube Solver & Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cube 2048 | Cube Solver & Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-2048/id1454706466/reviews)** | [4.0 (391 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-solver-and-timer/id1500120768/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **391** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 53.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 259 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michiel Mol](https://appshunter.io/developer/1080344887) | [ZeroPlay Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500119722) |

## What reviewers say

### Cube 2048

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-2048/id1454706466)

A 3D puzzle game where you combine numbers by rotating a cube to reach 2048 and beyond. It offers multiple color levels and timed challenges, requiring logic and spatial awareness to achieve high scores and unlock achievements.

**Highlights:** 3D cube rotation gameplay, Number combination mechanics, Multiple color matching levels, Timed score challenges, Bonus for top side and sequences, Logic and spatial awareness puzzles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all Game Modes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### Cube Solver & Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-solver-and-timer/id1500120768)

Solve any scrambled 3x3 cube instantly with camera scanning and step-by-step instructions. Practice over 100 virtual puzzles, track your progress, and compete on leaderboards. Learn new techniques and improve your solve times.

**Highlights:** Camera scan for instant solving, Step-by-step solving instructions, 100+ virtual puzzles (2x2, 3x3, 4x4, etc.), 3D animation guidance, Solve time tracking and leaderboards, Offline functionality, Daily challenges

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| 1,000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 移除广告 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $19.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 购买魔方还原器 | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Many cool Rubik's cubes of many sizes
- 👍 Good for practice before getting a real cube
- 👍 Lots of puzzle variations (pyraminx, skewb, etc.)
- 👍 Ability to customize cube colors
- 👍 Online features (view/like other solves)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy turning/controls on some puzzles
- 🤖 Too many intrusive ads
- 💰 In-app purchases don't always work as expected
- 🔒 Inappropriate ads shown
- 🤔 Difficulty solving larger cubes (e.g. 50x50)

**Reported bugs**

- Solution not found for some puzzles
- Inability to turn/solve cubes as expected
- Restore purchases/unlock all cubes feature not working
- Ads blocking app functionality

**Requested features**

- Add more cube sizes/variations (e.g. megaminx, tuttminx)
- Improve gesture recognition, especially for oddly-shaped puzzles
- Reduce ad frequency and improve ad experience
- Add replay/save feature for solves
- Improve leaderboard and online features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cube 2048 free?

Cube 2048 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cube Solver & Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cube 2048 or Cube Solver & Timer?

Cube 2048 is rated higher. Cube 2048 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Cube Solver & Timer averages 4.0 from 391 ratings.

### Do Cube 2048 or Cube Solver & Timer have ads?

Cube Solver & Timer shows ads; Cube 2048 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cube 2048 or Cube Solver & Timer?

Cube 2048 ships an update every 2 months, and Cube Solver & Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cube 2048 was updated on September 10, 2026 and Cube Solver & Timer on October 1, 2026.

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