# Cube Solver & Timer vs eX

The clearest difference is rating: Cube Solver & Timer at 4.0 against eX's 3.0. Cube Solver & Timer also leads on ratings volume (391 vs 7). eX's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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. eX asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cube Solver & Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube Solver & Timer has 391 ratings behind it against 7, 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 50% of eX's.

Cube Solver & Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, eX every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cube Solver & Timer | eX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (391 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-solver-and-timer/id1500120768/reviews)** | [3.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ex-mars-connect/id6451303338/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **391** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **53.8% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 259 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **12.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZeroPlay Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500119722) | [Smart Cube Labs Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456342688) |

## 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


### eX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ex-mars-connect/id6451303338)

Engage in real-time online battles and competitions with an AI-powered smart cube that shuffles itself. Experience a unique blend of physical puzzle-solving and digital gameplay.

**Highlights:** Real-time online battles, Automatic cube shuffling, AI-powered smart cube, Online competitions, Unique puzzle gameplay

**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 eX free?

eX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Cube Solver & Timer is rated higher. Cube Solver & Timer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 391 ratings, while eX averages 3.0 from 7 ratings.

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

Cube Solver & Timer shows ads; eX does not.

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

Cube Solver & Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and eX every 10 days. Most recently, Cube Solver & Timer was updated on October 15, 2026 and eX on October 7, 2026.

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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.*