Comparison

CubePal vs 3D Magic Cube Puzzle

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 Puzzle

Experience a realistic 3D Magic Cube puzzle on your iPhone. Solve various cube sizes with intuitive controls, AI hints, and helpful features like auto-save and move guides. Enjoy a seamless puzzle experience anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Multiple cube sizes (2x2 to 7x7)
  • Intuitive swipe controls
  • Tilt to change viewing angle
  • AI hints for solving assistance
  • Auto-save game progress
  • Face marking for rotation guidance
Features
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Enjoy realistic 3D cubes and twisty puzzles on your iPhone or iPad. Swipe to turn layers, rotate the whole puzzle to view it from different angles, and challenge yourself to solve it. CLASSIC CUBES • Play 2×2, 3×3, 4×4, 5×5, 6×6 and 7×7 cubes. MORE TWISTY PUZZLES • Pyraminx and 4-layer Master Pyraminx. • Skewb, Mirror Cube, Fisher Cube, Windmill Cube and Axis Cube. • Megaminx, Kilominx and Face-Turning Octahedron (FTO). • Enjoy familiar controls, Scramble, Hint, Solve, Undo, a timer and move tracking. SAVE AND CONTINUE Enable autosave in Settings to save supported game progress. Questions or suggestions? Contact zhaoxiaojian@hotmail.com.

Screenshots

CubePal4 screens
3D Magic Cube Puzzle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 3D Magic Cube Puzzle at none against CubePal's 1. 3D Magic Cube Puzzle also leads on review sentiment (53% vs 33%) and ratings volume (184 vs 5). CubePal's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. 3D Magic Cube Puzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for CubePal against 4.5 for 3D Magic Cube Puzzle. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3D Magic Cube Puzzle has 184 ratings behind it against 5, 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 53% of 3D Magic Cube Puzzle's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CubePal ships an update every 3 months, 3D Magic Cube Puzzle every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
CubePal versus 3D Magic Cube Puzzle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCubePal3D Magic Cube Puzzle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (5 ratings)4.5 (184 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews52.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5184 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB68 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 Puzzle

All ratings184 ratings
Positive85.9%
Neutral6.0%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive52.9%
Neutral17.6%
Negative29.4%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CubePal

One-time1
  • CubePal Pro$8.99
None

3D Magic Cube Puzzle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CubePal free?
CubePal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3D Magic Cube Puzzle free?
3D Magic Cube Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CubePal or 3D Magic Cube Puzzle?
3D Magic Cube Puzzle is rated higher. CubePal averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while 3D Magic Cube Puzzle averages 4.5 from 184 ratings.
Do CubePal or 3D Magic Cube Puzzle have ads?
Both CubePal and 3D Magic Cube Puzzle show ads.
Which is updated more often, CubePal or 3D Magic Cube Puzzle?
CubePal ships an update every 3 months, and 3D Magic Cube Puzzle every 4 weeks. Most recently, CubePal was updated on October 24, 2026 and 3D Magic Cube Puzzle on October 24, 2026.

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