# Cube Solver & Timer vs CubeLens

The clearest difference is price: Cube Solver & Timer at Free against CubeLens's $9.99. Cube Solver & Timer also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). CubeLens's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Cube Solver & Timer is free to download; CubeLens costs $9.99 up front. Cube Solver & Timer sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and CubeLens sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cube Solver & Timer ships an update fortnightly, CubeLens every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cube Solver & Timer | CubeLens |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | **[4.1 (429 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-solver-and-timer/id1500120768/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **429** | — |
| Positive reviews | 54.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 259 MB | 28 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) | [Karl Groethe](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785324277) |

## 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


### CubeLens

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubelens-scan-learn-solve/id6792565893)

This app uses your phone's camera to scan a physical cube and provides guided, step-by-step solutions. It offers multiple solving methods and detailed visual and audio instructions to help you learn how to solve it yourself.

**Highlights:** Camera scanning of physical cubes, Guided, narrated step-by-step solutions, Multiple solving methods (Beginner, Quick Solve, CFOP), 3D cube visualization for moves, Manual color entry option, Legality checking for unsolvable states

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CubeLens Unlimited | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cube Solver & Timer free?

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

### Is CubeLens free?

CubeLens costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

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

Cube Solver & Timer shows ads; CubeLens does not.

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

Cube Solver & Timer ships an update fortnightly, and CubeLens every 4 weeks. Most recently, Cube Solver & Timer was updated on October 16, 2026 and CubeLens on October 16, 2026.

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