Comparison

CubeSolver AR vs Skate Art 3D

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

Head to head
About

CubeSolver AR

Solve a 3x3 cube with augmented reality. Scan your cube or input colors manually, then follow a 3D visualization of the solving steps. This free app works offline and requires no account.

Highlights
  • AR cube scanning
  • Manual cube configuration
  • Color detection
  • 3D solving visualization
  • Offline functionality
  • Free to use
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The CubeSolver app helps you solve a 3x3 cube in a few easy steps: - Scan your cube using the device's camera (or input your cube configuration manually). - The app tries to detects each cubie color from the cube images (it may need a bit of your help along the way). - After you verify that the detection has been made correctly, you'll get a 3D visualisation of the solving process. CubeSolver is completely free, it works offline and no account is needed. Questions? Feedback? If you'd like to see a certain feature, let me know by using the integrated "Contact" option.

About

Skate Art 3D

Unleash your inner artist by designing unique skateboards. Customize every aspect of your decks and showcase your creative flair. Then, sell your custom creations to the world.

Highlights
  • Design skateboards
  • Customize decks
  • Showcase creativity
  • Sell custom designs
  • 3D environment
Features
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You are the Designer. Create amazing skateboards and sell them. Show off your creative skills while customizing the skateboards.

Screenshots

CubeSolver AR4 screens
Skate Art 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: CubeSolver AR at none against Skate Art 3D's shown. CubeSolver AR also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 58%) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Skate Art 3D's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for CubeSolver AR against 4.7 for Skate Art 3D. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.7K and 16K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of CubeSolver AR's written reviews are positive against 58% of Skate Art 3D's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CubeSolver AR ships an update monthly, Skate Art 3D every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
CubeSolver AR versus Skate Art 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCubeSolver ARSkate Art 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5.7K ratings)4.7 (16K ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.7% of reviews — better58.3% of reviews
Number of ratings5.7K16K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB244 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAndrei CiobanuZPLAY (HK) TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED

Customer experience

CubeSolver AR

All ratings5,506 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral2.4%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews531 reviews
Positive79.7%
Neutral3.0%
Negative17.3%

Skate Art 3D

All ratings16,409 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral4.0%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews192 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral15.1%
Negative26.6%

User reviews

CubeSolver AR

From 5.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Surprisingly accurate
  • 👍 Amazing app
  • 👍 Awesome
  • 👍 The best app you will ever get
  • 👍 Amazing

Room to improve

  • 🐛 It won't work

Skate Art 3D

From 16K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🛹 Great game for skaters
  • 👍 Fun and addictive
  • 🎨 Satisfying to design skateboards
  • 💰 Good for passing time
  • 🔋 Can be played offline

Room to improve

  • 💸 Too many ads
  • 🤖 Unrealistic skateboard mechanics
  • 🎨 Limited customization options
  • 🔁 Repetitive gameplay after unlocking everything
  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes on some devices

Bugs and requests

CubeSolver AR

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Sometimes the colors are wrong
  • Difficult to capture the cube on camera

Requested features

1 request
  • Add so that you can increase the speed of the cube

Skate Art 3D

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Trucks placed incorrectly on boards
  • Grip tape application not realistic
  • Boards made from single piece of wood instead of multiple layers

Requested features

5 requests
  • More customization options for boards, trucks, wheels, etc.
  • Ability to save and ride custom designed boards
  • Inclusion of female/women characters
  • Background music or sound effects
  • Reduced ad frequency or paid ad-free version

In-app purchases

None

CubeSolver AR

No in-app purchases

None

Skate Art 3D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CubeSolver AR free?
CubeSolver AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Skate Art 3D free?
Skate Art 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CubeSolver AR or Skate Art 3D?
Skate Art 3D is rated higher. CubeSolver AR averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while Skate Art 3D averages 4.7 from 16K ratings.
Do CubeSolver AR or Skate Art 3D have ads?
Skate Art 3D shows ads; CubeSolver AR does not.
Which is updated more often, CubeSolver AR or Skate Art 3D?
CubeSolver AR ships an update monthly, and Skate Art 3D every 3 weeks. Most recently, CubeSolver AR was updated on October 21, 2026 and Skate Art 3D on October 21, 2026.

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