Comparison

CubePal vs MoleCube 3D

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

MoleCube 3D

This app combines the logic of Sudoku with the spatial challenge of a Rubik's Cube. Arrange colored spheres on each side of a 3D cube so that each side displays all nine colors. Offers realistic graphics and intuitive swipe controls for an engaging puzzle experience.

Highlights
  • 3D realistic graphics
  • Intuitive swipe controls
  • Undo last action
  • Tilt to change perspective
  • Two 3D styles (spherical/square)
  • Zoom and brightness adjustment
  • Two cube sizes (3x3x3, 2x2x2)
Features
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# What is MoleCube? "MoleCube = Sudoku puzzle + Rubik's Cube", roughly. MoleCube (also called Nine-Color Cube, Ball Sudoku Cube), combines the logic of "Sudoku + Rubik’s cube". Each of the cube’s six sides is comprised of a 3x3 grid of colored spheres. To solve the Molecube, arrange the spheres so that each side contains all nine colors. # How to Play This app presents the cube in 3D with a smooth sliding operation, and you can change the perspective by tilting the phone, just like playing a real Rubik's cube. Swipe across the cube to rotate one layer, and swipe across the blank area to rotate the whole cube. To start playing the game, click the scramble button and the stopwatch will start. # The Goal of Game Molecube is composed of 9 different colors of spheres distributed over 6 sides of a cube. Instead of arranging the colors by side like in a Rubik’s Cube, your goal is to have one piece of every color represented on each side. It’s a problem that’s easier to describe than to solve. This hybrid puzzle blends the spatial challenge of a Rubik’s Cube with the logical test of a Sudoku puzzle. In the same way that a Sudoku puzzle requires you to place nine unique single-digit numbers on each line of a grid, Molecube requires you to line up one of each color on each side of a cube. # FEATURES - 3D realistic graphics makes you feel playing with real cube. - Swipe the cube with your finger to rotate the layer of cube. Swipe through the blank area to rotate the cube. - You can also tap the Undo button to undo the last action. - Tilt the phone horizontally or vertically to change the viewing angle of the Rubik's Cube. - Two 3D styles: spherical or square (you can change the style at any time during the game). - Zoom in/out the scene; change the scene brightness. - Two visual effect qualities can be selected: * high VFX for realistic 3D graphics while low VFX for power-savings. - Keyboard is provided as well. - Two sizes of molecube: 3x3x3 and 2x2x2 2x2x2 molecube is much easier for beginners. # MoleCube v.s. Rubik's Cube - What is the difference between a Molecube and a Rubik's Cube? Their goal configurations are different: the Molecube wants one ball of each color on each face, while the Rubik's cube wants each face to be all the same color. There are nine colors on the Molecube, but only six on the Rubik's cube. The Sudoku Cube is similar to the MoleCube in that the objective of the Sudoku Cube is to arrange it such that each face contains each number (1 to 9) exactly once. - Is MoleCube harder than a Rubik’s cube? Molecube isn’t meant to be harder or easier, just a different type of challenge. That being said, it does have significantly fewer possible permutations than a 3x3 Rubik’s Cube. It also has 80 possible solutions instead of the traditional 1. Suggestions or questions? Feel free to email: zhaoxiaojian@hotmail.com

Screenshots

CubePal4 screens
MoleCube 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CubePal at 4.5 against MoleCube 3D's 3.7. MoleCube 3D's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement 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. MoleCube 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CubePal holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CubePal ships an update every 3 months, MoleCube 3D every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
CubePal versus MoleCube 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCubePalMoleCube 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB13 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%

MoleCube 3D

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CubePal

One-time1
  • CubePal Pro$8.99
None

MoleCube 3D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CubePal free?
CubePal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MoleCube 3D free?
MoleCube 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CubePal or MoleCube 3D?
CubePal is rated higher. CubePal averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while MoleCube 3D averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do CubePal or MoleCube 3D have ads?
CubePal shows ads; MoleCube 3D does not.
Which is updated more often, CubePal or MoleCube 3D?
CubePal ships an update every 3 months, and MoleCube 3D every 5 days. Most recently, CubePal was updated on October 7, 2026 and MoleCube 3D on September 20, 2026.

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