# Cube Solver & Timer vs TROUBLE Puzzle

The clearest difference is rating: TROUBLE Puzzle at 4.4 against Cube Solver & Timer's 4.0. TROUBLE Puzzle also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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 and TROUBLE Puzzle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TROUBLE Puzzle holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 391 and 423 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Cube Solver & Timer's written reviews are positive against 60% of TROUBLE Puzzle's.

Cube Solver & Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, TROUBLE Puzzle every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cube Solver & Timer | TROUBLE Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (391 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-solver-and-timer/id1500120768/reviews) | **[4.4 (423 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trouble-puzzle/id1552882657/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 391 | **423** |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews | **59.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 259 MB | 216 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZeroPlay Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500119722) | [QURAI SOFTWARE - FZCO](https://appshunter.io/developer/911550136) |

## 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


### TROUBLE Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trouble-puzzle/id1552882657)

This unique 3D puzzle game challenges your logic, attentiveness, and patience. It encourages you to think differently and find sophisticated solutions to improve your intelligence and memory. Compete with players worldwide to achieve high scores.

**Highlights:** Unique 3D puzzle gameplay, Improves logic and memory, Multiple difficulty modes, Achievements and leaderboards, Offline play, Realistic 3D graphics

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧩 Challenging puzzle gameplay that requires strategy
- 💡 No online solutions available - forces creative problem-solving
- 🎮 Fun and engaging once you understand the pattern
- ✨ Original and innovative game concept
- 📱 Minimal ads compared to similar games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😤 Extremely difficult difficulty curve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and softlocks
- 🐛 Controls lag after watching ads
- 🎮 Controls feel unresponsive/slippery
- ⚠️ App crashes on startup for some users

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes upon opening
- Softlocks during gameplay
- Control lag after ads
- Game takes user to home screen unexpectedly
- Crashes when attempting new puzzle modes

**Requested features**

- Hint button or hint system
- More levels or additional games
- Easier difficulty options
- Better difficulty progression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cube Solver & Timer free?

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

### Is TROUBLE Puzzle free?

TROUBLE Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

TROUBLE Puzzle is rated higher. Cube Solver & Timer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 391 ratings, while TROUBLE Puzzle averages 4.4 from 423 ratings.

### Do Cube Solver & Timer or TROUBLE Puzzle have ads?

Both Cube Solver & Timer and TROUBLE Puzzle show ads.

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

Cube Solver & Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and TROUBLE Puzzle every 5 weeks. Most recently, Cube Solver & Timer was updated on September 22, 2026 and TROUBLE Puzzle on September 20, 2026.

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