# Cube Solver & Timer vs Cube202005

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cube202005 at none against Cube Solver & Timer's 13. Cube202005 also leads on ads (none vs shown). Cube Solver & Timer's advantage is ratings volume (391 vs 6) and rating (4.0 vs 3.7). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cube Solver & Timer sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Cube202005 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cube Solver & Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube Solver & Timer has 391 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Cube Solver & Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Cube202005 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and July 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cube Solver & Timer | Cube202005 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (391 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-solver-and-timer/id1500120768/reviews)** | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube202005/id1511210008/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **391** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 259 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZeroPlay Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500119722) | [Atsushi Imazu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1511210007) |

## What reviewers say

### Cube Solver & Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-solver-and-timer/id1500120768)

Solve any scrambled 3x3 cube instantly with camera scanning and step-by-step instructions. Practice over 100 virtual puzzles, track your progress, and compete on leaderboards. Learn new techniques and improve your solve times.

**Highlights:** Camera scan for instant solving, Step-by-step solving instructions, 100+ virtual puzzles (2x2, 3x3, 4x4, etc.), 3D animation guidance, Solve time tracking and leaderboards, Offline functionality, Daily challenges

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| 1,000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 移除广告 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $19.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 购买魔方还原器 | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Many cool Rubik's cubes of many sizes
- 👍 Good for practice before getting a real cube
- 👍 Lots of puzzle variations (pyraminx, skewb, etc.)
- 👍 Ability to customize cube colors
- 👍 Online features (view/like other solves)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy turning/controls on some puzzles
- 🤖 Too many intrusive ads
- 💰 In-app purchases don't always work as expected
- 🔒 Inappropriate ads shown
- 🤔 Difficulty solving larger cubes (e.g. 50x50)

**Reported bugs**

- Solution not found for some puzzles
- Inability to turn/solve cubes as expected
- Restore purchases/unlock all cubes feature not working
- Ads blocking app functionality

**Requested features**

- Add more cube sizes/variations (e.g. megaminx, tuttminx)
- Improve gesture recognition, especially for oddly-shaped puzzles
- Reduce ad frequency and improve ad experience
- Add replay/save feature for solves
- Improve leaderboard and online features


### Cube202005

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube202005/id1511210008)

This is a 3D puzzle game where players solve cubes of various sizes, from 2x2x2 to 6x6x6, and even custom dimensions. It features controls for rotating layers, breaking the cube to start the timer, and locking the viewpoint. The goal is to align all six sides to stop the clock.

**Highlights:** Adjustable cube sizes (2x2x2 to 6x6x6), Custom dimension options, Layer rotation, Whole cube rotation, Break cube to start timer, Lock/unlock viewpoint, Zoom and rotate with pinch gesture

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cube Solver & Timer free?

Cube Solver & Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cube202005 free?

Cube202005 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cube Solver & Timer or Cube202005?

Cube Solver & Timer is rated higher. Cube Solver & Timer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 391 ratings, while Cube202005 averages 3.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do Cube Solver & Timer or Cube202005 have ads?

Cube Solver & Timer shows ads; Cube202005 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cube Solver & Timer or Cube202005?

Cube Solver & Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cube202005 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Cube Solver & Timer was updated on September 22, 2026 and Cube202005 on July 18, 2026.

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