# Cube Solver & Timer vs 2D Rubiks Cube

The clearest difference is rating: Cube Solver & Timer at 4.0 against 2D Rubiks Cube's 2.5. Cube Solver & Timer also leads on ratings volume (391 vs 2). 2D Rubiks Cube's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support 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. 2D Rubiks Cube asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cube Solver & Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube Solver & Timer has 391 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cube Solver & Timer | 2D Rubiks Cube |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (391 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-solver-and-timer/id1500120768/reviews)** | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2d-rubiks-cube-make-rainbow/id1614617363/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **391** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 259 MB | 162 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZeroPlay Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500119722) | [FourM, K.K.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553438500) |

## 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


### 2D Rubiks Cube

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2d-rubiks-cube-make-rainbow/id1614617363)

A 2D puzzle game inspired by the classic Rubik's Cube. Slide blocks to match color schemes within a set number of moves. Offers increasing difficulty and brain training challenges.

**Highlights:** 2D Rubik's Cube gameplay, Sliding block puzzles, Color matching challenges, Increasing difficulty levels, Brain training exercises, Stage-based progression

**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 2D Rubiks Cube free?

2D Rubiks Cube is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cube Solver & Timer or 2D Rubiks Cube?

Cube Solver & Timer is rated higher. Cube Solver & Timer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 391 ratings, while 2D Rubiks Cube averages 2.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Cube Solver & Timer or 2D Rubiks Cube have ads?

Both Cube Solver & Timer and 2D Rubiks Cube show ads.

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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.*