Comparison

Cube Solver & Timer vs Cube Solver

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Cube Solver & Timer

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
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Cube Solver – Your Ultimate Cube Companion CAMERA SCAN & INSTANT SOLVE Point your camera at any scrambled 3x3 cube and get step-by-step solving instructions in seconds. Our advanced recognition technology reads your cube's colors accurately, even in low light. 100+ VIRTUAL PUZZLES TO MASTER From classic 2x2 and 3x3 cubes to challenging 4x4, 5x5, Pyraminx, Megaminx, and shape mods – explore an incredible variety of twisty puzzles. Practice anytime without carrying physical cubes. LEARN & IMPROVE Follow intuitive 3D animations that guide you through each move. Track your solve times, set personal records, and climb global leaderboards. Perfect for beginners learning their first solve or speedcubers training for competition. FEATURES YOU'LL LOVE • Works offline – practice anywhere • Global, local & friends leaderboards • Daily challenges with rewards • Scramble generator for fair practice • Clean, intuitive interface Download now and solve any cube like a pro! Terms of Use: https://zeroplay.io/docs/legal/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://zeroplay.io/docs/legal/privacy-policy

About

Cube Solver

This app provides step-by-step instructions to solve various sizes of cube puzzles, from 2x2 up to 17x17. It offers interactive learning and a digital cube for practice, aiming to teach users how to solve puzzles effectively.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step solving instructions
  • Supports 16 cube sizes (2x2 to 17x17)
  • Interactive learning and tutorials
  • Digital cube for practice
  • High solve rate (89.4%)
Features
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Solve your cube with clear, step-by-step guidance. Scan your physical cube with the camera or enter its colors manually, then follow the solution with animated 3D instructions. SCAN OR ENTER YOUR CUBE Use the camera to capture your cube's colors, or enter them manually. FOLLOW EVERY MOVE IN 3D Move forward, go back, and follow each turn at your own pace. SOLVE SIZES FROM 2x2 TO 17x17 Get solutions for 2x2, 3x3, 4x4, 5x5 and larger cubes, with support up to 17x17. LEARN HOW TO SOLVE Follow beginner-friendly guides for solving 2x2 and 3x3 cubes. PLAY WITH A DIGITAL CUBE Practice moves and explore an interactive 3D cube, even without a physical cube nearby. DISCOVER PATTERNS Try new cube patterns and enjoy a different challenge after your next solve. TIME YOUR SOLVES Practice your speed with the built-in cube timer. CUBE SOLVER PRO Upgrade to Cube Solver Pro for unlimited solves. Available plans, pricing, and purchase options are shown in the app. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. TRADEMARK NOTICE RUBIK’S is a trademark of Spin Master Toys UK Limited. Cube Solver is an independent application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Spin Master Toys UK Limited. Terms of Use: https://www.cube-solver.app/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.cube-solver.app/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Cube Solver & Timer4 screens
Cube Solver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Cube Solver at 4.6 against Cube Solver & Timer's 4.0. Cube Solver also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (5.6K vs 391). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cube Solver & Timer sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Cube Solver sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cube Solver holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube Solver has 5.6K ratings behind it against 391, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 54% and 54% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cube Solver & Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Cube Solver weekly. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Cube Solver & Timer versus Cube Solver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCube Solver & TimerCube Solver
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (391 ratings)4.6 (5.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.8% of reviews54.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3915.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size259 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZeroPlay Ltd.Patrick Battisti Forsthofer

Customer experience

Cube Solver & Timer

All ratings339 ratings
Positive72.3%
Neutral5.3%
Negative22.4%
Written reviews119 reviews
Positive53.8%
Neutral9.2%
Negative37.0%

Cube Solver

All ratings5,635 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral3.6%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews293 reviews
Positive54.3%
Neutral8.9%
Negative36.9%

User reviews

Cube Solver & Timer

From 391 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 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)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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)

Cube Solver

From 5.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Efficient solution
  • 👍 Helpful for solving cubes
  • 💡 Identifies twisted corners

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Limited free usage
  • 🐛 Camera issues
  • 🐛 Inaccurate scanning

Bugs and requests

Cube Solver & Timer

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Cube Solver

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Cube not solved after following instructions
  • App scrambles cube further instead of solving

Requested features

3 requests
  • More free solves per day
  • Support for irregular cube shapes
  • Improved camera functionality

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Cube Solver & Timer

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Monthly3 Days trial$14.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Annual Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time7
  • 1,000 Coins$0.99
  • 移除广告$1.99
  • 10,000 Coins$4.99
Show 4 more
  • Unlock All$9.99
  • Lifetime Access$19.99
  • 100,000 Coins$19.99
  • 购买魔方还原器$79.99
11 purchases

Cube Solver

Subscriptions9
  • Pay-As-You-Go$2.991 Month
  • Pay-As-You-Go$3.991 Month
  • Monthly1 Month trial$3.991 Month
Show 6 more
  • Unlimited Annual3 Days trial$8.991 Year
  • Unlimited Annual$11.991 Year
  • Unlimited Annual3 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Unlimited Annual3 Days trial$17.991 Year
  • Unlimited Annual1 Year trial$17.991 Year
  • Unlimited Annual3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime$5.99
  • Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Cube Solver & Timer free?
Cube Solver & Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cube Solver free?
Cube Solver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cube Solver & Timer or Cube Solver?
Cube Solver is rated higher. Cube Solver & Timer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 391 ratings, while Cube Solver averages 4.6 from 5.6K ratings.
Do Cube Solver & Timer or Cube Solver have ads?
Cube Solver & Timer shows ads; Cube Solver does not.
Which is updated more often, Cube Solver & Timer or Cube Solver?
Cube Solver & Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cube Solver weekly. Most recently, Cube Solver & Timer was updated on September 22, 2026 and Cube Solver on September 22, 2026.

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