# Cube Solver & Timer vs Lumin Cube

The clearest difference is rating: Lumin Cube at 5.0 against Cube Solver & Timer's 4.0. Lumin Cube also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). Cube Solver & Timer's advantage is ratings volume (391 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price 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. Lumin Cube asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lumin Cube holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube Solver & Timer has 391 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cube Solver & Timer | Lumin Cube |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (391 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-solver-and-timer/id1500120768/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumin-cube/id6775527885/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **391** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 259 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZeroPlay Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500119722) | [PANSL LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/423507459) |

## 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


### Lumin Cube

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumin-cube/id6775527885)

Solve twisty cube puzzles of various sizes, from 2x2 to 10x10, with intuitive touch controls and smooth 3D graphics. Track your best times for each cube size and utilize a one-tap solve feature when you get stuck. Enjoy a focused, offline puzzle experience.

**Highlights:** Nine cube sizes (2x2 to 10x10), Smooth native 3D graphics, Natural touch controls, Scramble and race timer, Best times saved per size, One-tap solve feature, 100% offline play

**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 Lumin Cube free?

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

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

Lumin Cube is rated higher. Cube Solver & Timer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 391 ratings, while Lumin Cube averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Cube Solver & Timer shows ads; Lumin Cube does not.

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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.*