Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial vs CubePal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial
Learn to solve a Rubik's Cube with interactive 3D lessons, an auto-solver, and a virtual coach. Track your progress with a pro timer and discover fun cube patterns. Gamified learning with achievements and streaks makes mastering the puzzle engaging.
- Interactive 3D tutorials
- Smart auto-solver
- 3D practice mode
- Pro speedcubing timer
- Create cube patterns
- Gamified learning with achievements
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Finally solve the Rubik's Cube, and actually understand how. This app turns the world's most iconic puzzle into something you can master in a single afternoon. No memorizing 50-page PDFs. No pausing and rewinding YouTube videos. Just clear, interactive 3D lessons that walk you through every move. FROM YOUR FIRST SOLVE TO YOUR FASTEST Pick up the cube for the first time and solve it today. Already solving? Sharpen your technique and crush your personal best. WHAT'S INSIDE • NEW — Camera Scanner. Point your camera at the cube and the solver reads the colors automatically. No more tapping in 54 stickers by hand. • Step-by-Step 3D Tutorials. 7 stages from "what's a Rubik's Cube?" to a full solve, every move animated in 3D. Zero guesswork. • Instant Auto-Solver. Stuck? Paint your cube's colors on screen and get the exact solution, move by move, in seconds. • 3D Practice Mode. Spin a virtual cube with auto-scrambles and build real muscle memory without wearing out your physical cube. • Speedcubing Timer. Official scrambles, full solve history, and Personal Best tracking. See yourself get faster. • 15+ Cube Patterns. Checkerboard, Superflip, Tetris, and more. Learn to create show-stopping designs. • Notation Guide. F, B, U, D, R, L finally make sense, with animated demos for every move and combo. STAY MOTIVATED • Meet Cubey, your animated coach who celebrates every milestone • Level up, earn badges, and complete daily challenges • Build a solving streak and watch your stats climb • Share beautiful achievement cards with friends WORKS EVERYWHERE • 36 languages with full RTL support • No account required Stop staring at a scrambled cube. Start solving it. Download now. Your first solve is closer than you think.
CubePal
Master various cube puzzles with this intuitive app. Solve, customize, and share algorithms, track your progress, and enjoy realistic feedback. Offers a free version with limited features and a Pro version for full access.
- Solve 2x2 to 5x5 cubes and supercubes
- Generate scrambles and share algorithms
- Customize cube colors and mods
- Manage and modify algorithms
- Track solving progress with timer
- One-handed mode and autosave
- Realistic sound and haptic feedback
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CubePal is a unique, intuitive, and versatile app designed for cubers of all levels. Solve, customize, and share cubes and algorithms anytime, anywhere, and enhance your solving skills. Key Features: • Variety of Puzzles: Solve 2×2×2, 3×3×3, 4×4×4, and 5×5×5 cubes and supercubes. • Scramble Generator: Effortlessly create fresh scrambles. • CubePal Links: Share and open cubes and algorithms from anywhere. • Customization: Personalize cubes with a wide range of sticker mods and color schemes. • Color Picker: Build custom color schemes with millions of colors. • Algorithm Manager: Modify, rotate, reflect, reverse, invert, and permute algorithms. Supports all 48 cube symmetries. • Solving Progress: Track your progress with an automatic timer and turn metrics. • Undo/Redo: Enhance the solving experience with easy undo/redo options. • Ergonomic One-Handed Mode: Intuitive interface for one-handed use. • Autosave: Automatically saves your progress for easy continuation. • Notation Flexibility: Switch between various algorithm notations. • UI Customization: Adjust the user interface to suit your preferences. • Dark/Light Mode: Auto or manual switch for your preferred theme. • Realistic Feedback: Enjoy real cube sounds, haptic and motion feedback. Technical Characteristics: • Compatible with iPhone and iPad (iOS 14+). • Built and optimized for the latest iOS version. • Enhanced 3D graphics with fluid animation. Free Version: Fully-featured 3×3×3 cube and supercubes with limited access to other cubes and features. Pro Version: Unlock the full potential with unlimited cubes, algorithms, and an ad-free experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial at 3.3K against CubePal's 4. Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial also leads on review sentiment (52% vs 33%). 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
Both are free to download. Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CubePal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial against 4.5 for CubePal. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial has 3.3K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial's written reviews are positive against 33% of CubePal's.
Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial ships an update every 2 months, CubePal every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial | CubePal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (3.3K ratings) — better | 4.5 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 51.7% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3.3K — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Itiel Maimon | Emilian Brenici |
Customer experience
Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial
CubePal
Bugs and requests
Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial
Reported bugs
3 issues- App freezes or crashes
- Incorrect or inconsistent step-by-step instructions
- Inability to fully solve the Rubik's cube
Requested features
3 requests- More advanced solving algorithms
- Ability to solve cubes with twisted corners
- Interactive tutorials with animations
CubePal
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial
- Premium – Lifetime$4.99
CubePal
- CubePal Pro$8.99
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