Comparison

Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial vs 3D Magic Cube Puzzle

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Interactive 3D tutorials
  • Smart auto-solver
  • 3D practice mode
  • Pro speedcubing timer
  • Create cube patterns
  • Gamified learning with achievements
Features
Read full description

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.

About

3D Magic Cube Puzzle

Experience a realistic 3D Magic Cube puzzle on your iPhone. Solve various cube sizes with intuitive controls, AI hints, and helpful features like auto-save and move guides. Enjoy a seamless puzzle experience anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Multiple cube sizes (2x2 to 7x7)
  • Intuitive swipe controls
  • Tilt to change viewing angle
  • AI hints for solving assistance
  • Auto-save game progress
  • Face marking for rotation guidance
Features
Read full description

Playing 3D cube on your iPhone. Realistic 3D graphics make you feel like you're playing with a real Magic Cube! KEY FEATURES: ◦ Play Magic Cubes of 2x2, 3x3, 4x4, 5x5, 6x6, and 7x7. ◦ Swipe the cube with your finger to rotate the layer of the cube. Swipe through the blank area to rotate the cube. ◦ Tilt the phone to change the viewing angle of the Magic Cube. ◦ AI hints. You can use it, and it will make some moves for you that will bring you closer to solving the cube. ◦ Cube in 2D (3D cube shown in 2D) ◦ You can also tap the Undo button to undo the last action. ◦ Auto-save game - the game will be automatically saved and restored, so you don't have to worry about losing your ongoing game if the application quits unexpectedly. - Please note that auto-saving the game will only happen if the cube is scrambled and at least 10 moves have been made. ◦ Wide move for cubes of 4x4, 5x5, 6x6, and 7x7. ◦ Double-tap on the face of the cube to mark the face; double-tap again to remove it. After marking the face, subsequent rotations will generate guide lines to show the rotation action. Suggestions or questions? Feel free to email: zhaoxiaojian@hotmail.com

Screenshots

Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial4 screens
3D Magic Cube Puzzle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 3D Magic Cube Puzzle at none against Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial's 1. 3D Magic Cube Puzzle also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial's advantage is ratings volume (3.3K vs 181). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 3D Magic Cube Puzzle 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 Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial against 4.5 for 3D Magic Cube Puzzle. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial has 3.3K ratings behind it against 181, 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 56% of 3D Magic Cube Puzzle's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial ships an update every 2 months, 3D Magic Cube Puzzle every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 19, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial versus 3D Magic Cube Puzzle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial3D Magic Cube Puzzle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.3K ratings) — better4.5 (181 ratings)
Positive reviews51.7% of reviews56.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.3K — better181
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB70 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperItiel Maimon小健 赵

Customer experience

Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial

All ratings3,326 ratings
Positive88.3%
Neutral4.2%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews238 reviews
Positive51.7%
Neutral6.3%
Negative42.0%

3D Magic Cube Puzzle

All ratings181 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral6.1%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive56.3%
Neutral18.8%
Negative25.0%

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

3D Magic Cube Puzzle

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial

One-time1
  • Premium – Lifetime$4.99
None

3D Magic Cube Puzzle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial free?
Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3D Magic Cube Puzzle free?
3D Magic Cube Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial or 3D Magic Cube Puzzle?
Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial is rated higher. Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while 3D Magic Cube Puzzle averages 4.5 from 181 ratings.
Do Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial or 3D Magic Cube Puzzle have ads?
Both Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial and 3D Magic Cube Puzzle show ads.
Which is updated more often, Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial or 3D Magic Cube Puzzle?
Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial ships an update every 2 months, and 3D Magic Cube Puzzle every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial was updated on September 19, 2026 and 3D Magic Cube Puzzle on September 19, 2026.

Other comparisons