Comparison

Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial vs Cube Solver

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

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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
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Stuck on a scrambled Rubik's Cube? Point your camera at it and the solver shows you the exact solution, move by move. Then learn to solve it yourself with step-by-step 3D lessons. 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 • Camera Scanner. Point your camera at the cube and the solver reads the colors automatically. No more tapping in 54 stickers by hand. • Instant Auto-Solver. Scan your cube or paint its colors on screen and get the exact solution, move by move, in seconds. • 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. • 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. • 2x2 Pocket Cube. Its own optimal solver, camera scan, and 3D practice mode. • 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

Cube Solver

Instantly solve any size cube, from 2x2 to 7x7, by entering the scramble manually or scanning it with your camera. Watch animated 3D solutions play out step-by-step at your preferred speed. Learn solving methods and practice algorithms.

Highlights
  • Instant 2x2 and 3x3 solving
  • Big-cube solving (4x4-7x7) via premium
  • Camera scan for cube recognition
  • Animated 3D solution playback
  • Guided beginner solving method
  • CFOP reference for speedcubers
  • Algorithm training and pattern gallery
Features
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Point your camera at any cube from 2x2 to 7x7 and watch a step-by-step, animated 3D solution play out at your own pace — or enter the scramble by hand. Then learn how to solve it yourself. No ads. No account. Nothing to sign up for. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Camera scan — point at your cube and go, any size (3 free scans to try it out) • Instant solver — 2x2 and 3x3 solved right on your device • Big-cube solving — 4x4, 5x5, 6x6 and 7x7 solutions in seconds (Premium) • Animated 3D playback — step forward and back, adjust the speed • Learn to solve — a guided beginner method, explained step by step • CFOP reference — F2L, OLL & PLL for speedcubers • Algorithm training — drill the cases until they're muscle memory • Big-cube parity — the 4x4–7x7 parity cases, explained and animated • Pattern gallery — 80+ patterns from checkerboards to nested cubes, a heart, a smiley and more, with animated guides for every size • Speedcubing timer — scrambles and your ao5/ao12 averages 2x2 and 3x3 solving runs entirely on your device. Big-cube solutions come from our solver service, so even a scrambled 7x7 comes back in seconds. PREMIUM A one-time purchase unlocks big-cube solving (4x4–7x7), unlimited camera scans, the full CFOP reference, algorithm training, and the complete pattern gallery. Buy once — yours forever.

Screenshots

Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial4 screens
Cube Solver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial at 52% against Cube Solver's 0%. Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 12). Cube Solver's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). 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. Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cube Solver sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial has 3.3K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial's written reviews are positive against 0% of Cube Solver's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial ships an update every 5 weeks, Cube Solver weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial versus Cube Solver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRubik's Cube Solver & TutorialCube Solver
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.3K ratings) — better4.2 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews51.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3.3K — better12
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperItiel MaimonBraden Brown

Customer experience

Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial

All ratings3,330 ratings
Positive88.3%
Neutral4.2%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews238 reviews
Positive51.7%
Neutral6.3%
Negative42.0%

Cube Solver

All ratings12 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Cube Solver

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
1 purchases

Cube Solver

One-time1
  • Premium$1.99

Questions

Is Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial free?
Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial 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, Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial or Cube Solver?
Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial is rated higher. Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Cube Solver averages 4.2 from 12 ratings.
Do Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial or Cube Solver have ads?
Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial shows ads; Cube Solver does not.
Which is updated more often, Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial or Cube Solver?
Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial ships an update every 5 weeks, and Cube Solver weekly. Most recently, Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial was updated on October 12, 2026 and Cube Solver on October 7, 2026.

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