Comparison

CubePal vs 3D Magic Cube Solver

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

Head to head
About

CubePal

Master various cube puzzles with this intuitive app. Solve, customize, and share algorithms, track your progress, and enjoy realistic feedback. Offers a free version with limited features and a Pro version for full access.

Highlights
  • Solve 2x2 to 5x5 cubes and supercubes
  • Generate scrambles and share algorithms
  • Customize cube colors and mods
  • Manage and modify algorithms
  • Track solving progress with timer
  • One-handed mode and autosave
  • Realistic sound and haptic feedback
Features
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CubePal is a unique, intuitive, and versatile app designed for cubers of all levels. Solve, customize, and share cubes and algorithms anytime, anywhere, and enhance your solving skills. Key Features: • Variety of Puzzles: Solve 2×2×2, 3×3×3, 4×4×4, and 5×5×5 cubes and supercubes.
 • Scramble Generator: Effortlessly create fresh scrambles.
 • CubePal Links: Share and open cubes and algorithms from anywhere.
 • Customization: Personalize cubes with a wide range of sticker mods and color schemes.
 • Color Picker: Build custom color schemes with millions of colors.
 • Algorithm Manager: Modify, rotate, reflect, reverse, invert, and permute algorithms. Supports all 48 cube symmetries.
 • Solving Progress: Track your progress with an automatic timer and turn metrics.
 • Undo/Redo: Enhance the solving experience with easy undo/redo options.
 • Ergonomic One-Handed Mode: Intuitive interface for one-handed use.
 • Autosave: Automatically saves your progress for easy continuation.
 • Notation Flexibility: Switch between various algorithm notations.
 • UI Customization: Adjust the user interface to suit your preferences.
 • Dark/Light Mode: Auto or manual switch for your preferred theme.
 • Realistic Feedback: Enjoy real cube sounds, haptic and motion feedback. Technical Characteristics: • Compatible with iPhone and iPad (iOS 14+).
 • Built and optimized for the latest iOS version.
 • Enhanced 3D graphics with fluid animation. Free Version:
 Fully-featured 3×3×3 cube and supercubes with limited access to other cubes and features. Pro Version:
 Unlock the full potential with unlimited cubes, algorithms, and an ad-free experience.

About

3D Magic Cube Solver

Solve real-world cubes using your phone's camera or play with a virtual 3D cube. Offers step-by-step solutions for various cube sizes and interactive gameplay with AI hints.

Highlights
  • Solve real cubes with camera
  • Manual color input
  • Play virtual 3D cubes
  • Supports 2x2 to 7x7 cubes
  • AI hints for solving
  • Auto-save game progress
Features
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Solve 2×2, 3×3 and 4×4 Magic Cubes with the camera on your iPhone or iPad, then follow the solution in 3D. SCAN A REAL CUBE Follow the prompts to scan all six faces of your cube. See checking progress as each face is confirmed, with animated feedback while the app analyzes the cube and searches for a solution. If the scanned colours cannot be solved, scan again or correct the colours manually. You can also enter a cube's colours without using the camera. For best results, keep the full face visible in good lighting and avoid glare. Recognition depends on the cube's appearance and the scanning conditions. PLAY A VIRTUAL CUBE Explore virtual cubes from 2×2 to 7×7. Swipe to turn layers or rotate the whole cube, and pinch to zoom. Use the 2D view, undo moves, or mark faces to follow their movement with guide lines. Larger cubes support wide moves. AI hints are available for supported cube sizes. IN-APP PURCHASES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://whitewhalesoft.com/apps/3DMagicCubeSolver/Privacy.html Terms of Use: https://whitewhalesoft.com/apps/3DMagicCubeSolver/Terms.html Questions or feedback: zhaoxiaojian@hotmail.com

Screenshots

CubePal4 screens
3D Magic Cube Solver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: 3D Magic Cube Solver at fortnightly against CubePal's every 3 months. 3D Magic Cube Solver also leads on ratings volume (816 vs 4) and review sentiment (55% vs 33%). CubePal's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. CubePal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and 3D Magic Cube Solver sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for CubePal against 4.4 for 3D Magic Cube Solver. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3D Magic Cube Solver has 816 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of CubePal's written reviews are positive against 55% of 3D Magic Cube Solver's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CubePal ships an update every 3 months, 3D Magic Cube Solver fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
CubePal versus 3D Magic Cube Solver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCubePal3D Magic Cube Solver
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4 ratings) — better4.4 (816 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews55.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4816 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB150 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmilian Brenici小健 赵

Customer experience

CubePal

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

3D Magic Cube Solver

All ratings816 ratings
Positive85.9%
Neutral2.7%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews109 reviews
Positive55.0%
Neutral3.7%
Negative41.3%

Bugs and requests

CubePal

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

3D Magic Cube Solver

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Scanning not working in certain lighting conditions
  • App crashes when trying to solve certain cubes
  • Incorrect solutions provided for some cube states

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for more Rubik's cube sizes (4x4, 5x5, etc.)
  • Improve scanning reliability
  • Reduce ads or provide ad-free option
  • Add ability to save/load cube states

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CubePal

One-time1
  • CubePal Pro$8.99
4 purchases

3D Magic Cube Solver

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium Subscription3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Annual Premium Subscription7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Purchase$39.99

Questions

Is CubePal free?
CubePal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3D Magic Cube Solver free?
3D Magic Cube Solver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CubePal or 3D Magic Cube Solver?
CubePal is rated higher. CubePal averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while 3D Magic Cube Solver averages 4.4 from 816 ratings.
Do CubePal or 3D Magic Cube Solver have ads?
Both CubePal and 3D Magic Cube Solver show ads.
Which is updated more often, CubePal or 3D Magic Cube Solver?
CubePal ships an update every 3 months, and 3D Magic Cube Solver fortnightly. Most recently, CubePal was updated on July 5, 2026 and 3D Magic Cube Solver on September 22, 2026.

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