# Cube Solver & Timer vs Magic Cube Collection

The clearest difference is rating: Magic Cube Collection at 4.5 against Cube Solver & Timer's 4.0. Magic Cube Collection also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (69% vs 54%). Cube Solver & Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, 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 Magic Cube Collection sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Magic Cube Collection holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 391 and 494 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Cube Solver & Timer's written reviews are positive against 69% of Magic Cube Collection's.

Cube Solver & Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Magic Cube Collection every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cube Solver & Timer | Magic Cube Collection |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (391 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-solver-and-timer/id1500120768/reviews) | **[4.5 (494 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-cube-collection/id1673372616/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 391 | **494** |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews | **69.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 259 MB | 115 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) | [Jamolbek Berdikulov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1663188323) |

## 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


### Magic Cube Collection

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-cube-collection/id1673372616)

Engage with a diverse collection of cube puzzles on your mobile device. This app provides a range of difficulty levels and cube types, from beginner-friendly to expert challenges, with realistic visuals and controls.

**Highlights:** 25+ cube puzzles, 3x3 Cube solver, 2x2-7x7 cubes, Mirror and Glow cubes, Intuitive touch controls, Realistic animations

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Space Pack | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Amazing app, best ever
- 👍 Great for learning cubing
- 👍 Solves cubes and shows corner twists
- 👍 Good for those who can't afford cubes
- 👍 Helpful for learning Rubik's cube

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Unexpected charges, expensive
- 🤔 Not all cubes are solvable
- 🚫 Cannot turn properly, no double layer moves
- 🐌 Solver model is slow

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 Cannot solve larger cubes (7x7, 10x10)
- 🐛 Cannot turn properly, no double layer moves
- 🐛 Solver model is slow

**Requested features**

- Add more cubes (7x7, 10x10, 21x21, peraminx)
- Add 7x7, 6x6, 5x5, 4x4 solvers
- Add a button to speed up the model
- Add a graph like Asolver app
- Add a picture cube solver and scrambler


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cube Solver & Timer free?

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

### Is Magic Cube Collection free?

Magic Cube Collection is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Magic Cube Collection is rated higher. Cube Solver & Timer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 391 ratings, while Magic Cube Collection averages 4.5 from 494 ratings.

### Do Cube Solver & Timer or Magic Cube Collection have ads?

Cube Solver & Timer shows ads; Magic Cube Collection does not.

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

Cube Solver & Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Magic Cube Collection every 2 months. Most recently, Cube Solver & Timer was updated on September 22, 2026 and Magic Cube Collection on September 22, 2026.

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