# Cube Solver & Timer vs Solviks

The clearest difference is rating: Solviks at 4.7 against Cube Solver & Timer's 4.0. Solviks also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (82% vs 54%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Solviks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Solviks holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solviks has 6.3K ratings behind it against 391, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Cube Solver & Timer's written reviews are positive against 82% of Solviks's.

Cube Solver & Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Solviks every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cube Solver & Timer | Solviks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (391 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-solver-and-timer/id1500120768/reviews) | **[4.7 (6.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solviks-cube-solver/id1660925812/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 391 | **6.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews | **82.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 259 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZeroPlay Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500119722) | [Yohan Cassaigne](https://appshunter.io/developer/1645555971) |

## 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


### Solviks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solviks-cube-solver/id1660925812)

Learn to solve 2x2 and 3x3 cubes with step-by-step tutorials and animations. Solve your own cube with an interactive solver and compete with others in a challenging game mode with global leaderboards.

**Highlights:** 2x2 and 3x3 cube solver, Animated solution sequences, Detailed tutorials with images, Cube solving practice game, Global leaderboards, Achievements

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Pro | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Solves Rubik's cubes efficiently
- 👍 Helpful for beginners
- 🚀 Provides step-by-step solutions
- 👍 Accurate in solving cubes
- 🚀 Supports various cube sizes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with scanning cubes
- 💰 Paywall for advanced features
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Incorrect solutions at times

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to recognize valid cube configurations
- Crashes or freezes on some devices
- Incorrect color detection on scanned cubes

**Requested features**

- Add more cube options (e.g., heat cubes)
- Improve camera roll functionality
- Provide more detailed tutorials
- Offer a slower solving speed option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cube Solver & Timer free?

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

### Is Solviks free?

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

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

Solviks is rated higher. Cube Solver & Timer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 391 ratings, while Solviks averages 4.7 from 6.3K ratings.

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

Cube Solver & Timer shows ads; Solviks does not.

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

Cube Solver & Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Solviks every 5 weeks. Most recently, Cube Solver & Timer was updated on October 1, 2026 and Solviks on September 30, 2026.

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