# CubeSolver AR vs Last Layer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CubeSolver AR at 80% against Last Layer's 0%. CubeSolver AR also leads on ratings volume (5.7K vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 27.0). Last Layer's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Last Layer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CubeSolver AR has 5.7K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of CubeSolver AR's written reviews are positive against 0% of Last Layer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

CubeSolver AR ships an update monthly, Last Layer every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CubeSolver AR | Last Layer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubesolver-ar/id1497283315/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/last-layer-speed-cube-guide/id1575027893/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.7K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **79.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 79 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 27.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrei Ciobanu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497283314) | [Brandon Harris](https://appshunter.io/developer/619590501) |

## What reviewers say

### CubeSolver AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubesolver-ar/id1497283315)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 It won't work

**Reported bugs**

- Sometimes the colors are wrong
- Difficult to capture the cube on camera

**Requested features**

- Add so that you can increase the speed of the cube


### Last Layer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/last-layer-speed-cube-guide/id1575027893)

This app provides a comprehensive reference for practicing CFOP algorithms to solve speed cubes. It includes tools for learning and testing patterns, a scramble generator, and a timer with note-taking capabilities. Favorites and edits sync across devices via iCloud.

**Highlights:** CFOP algorithm reference, Pattern editing, Favorite patterns, 25-move scramble generator, Solve timer with notes, iCloud sync, Dark mode

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CubeSolver AR free?

CubeSolver AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Last Layer free?

Last Layer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CubeSolver AR or Last Layer?

Last Layer is rated higher. CubeSolver AR averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while Last Layer averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do CubeSolver AR or Last Layer have ads?

Neither CubeSolver AR nor Last Layer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CubeSolver AR or Last Layer?

CubeSolver AR ships an update monthly, and Last Layer every 4 weeks. Most recently, CubeSolver AR was updated on October 29, 2026 and Last Layer on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*