Comparison

Rubik's Connected vs Cube Solver

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

Head to head
About

Rubik's Connected

This app transforms the classic cube into a smart, connected experience. It offers interactive tutorials for beginners, advanced analytics for experienced players, and competitive online leagues. Enjoy casual games using the cube as a controller, making it accessible and fun for everyone.

Highlights
  • Interactive solving tutorials
  • Advanced performance statistics
  • Online cubing league and competitions
  • Casual games using cube as controller
  • Real-time feedback and guidance
  • Multiplayer matches and leaderboards
Features
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Rubik's Connected is the classic cube reimagined and redesigned for the 21st century - a Smart and Connected Cube. With its new technology, the Smart Cube offers a new and exciting playing experience for all levels of players, all ages and all capabilities. Including fun interactive tutorials for beginners, statistics and challenges for players who wish to level up their game, and the world's first online cubing league and competition, turning the Rubik's Cube into a social connected world. More than that, Rubik's Connected offers casual games that use the cube as a controller, enabling anyone to enjoy the classic toy, even if they are not interested in learning how to solve it. Learn (for beginners) - A fun interactive tutorial will safely guide you through the world's most known puzzles secrets. The tutorials breaks the complex solving challenge into small fun mini-steps, and includes videos, tips and real time feedback (from the Rubik's in your hands, to the virtual one on your screen). Improve (for intermediates & pros) - Practice and monitor your progress with advanced stats and analytics. The App measures your play down to the milliseconds. It provides accurate data for your solve time, speed, and moves. The App will automatically identify your solving algorithm, and will provide you the relevant measurement for each individual step in it. Compete (for all levels) - The App matches include various playing modes, from fun scrambling competitions (spaceship racing for all levels) to pro's versus battle matches. Get into the world's first leaderboard, and join live competitions. Play against your friends or vs strangers. To ensure a fair match, The App recognizes the starting position of each player and guides them through a unique set of moves to reach a common starting position. Play- Mini-games, missions and third party games incorporate various aspects of cubing in order to improve handling skills, instincts, or simple games for pure fun. Rubik's Connected is a one-of-a-kind smart connected speed cube, for many hours of fun! Connect your Smart Rubik's to your iPhone or iPad, and start cubing NOW! * Be sure that your device meets the following minimum requirements: iPhone 6s or higher Bluetooth version 4.1 or higher.

About

Cube Solver

This app provides step-by-step instructions to solve various sizes of cube puzzles, from 2x2 up to 17x17. It offers interactive learning and a digital cube for practice, aiming to teach users how to solve puzzles effectively.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step solving instructions
  • Supports 16 cube sizes (2x2 to 17x17)
  • Interactive learning and tutorials
  • Digital cube for practice
  • High solve rate (89.4%)
Features
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Solve your cube with clear, step-by-step guidance. Scan your physical cube with the camera or enter its colors manually, then follow the solution with animated 3D instructions. SCAN OR ENTER YOUR CUBE Use the camera to capture your cube's colors, or enter them manually. FOLLOW EVERY MOVE IN 3D Move forward, go back, and follow each turn at your own pace. SOLVE SIZES FROM 2x2 TO 17x17 Get solutions for 2x2, 3x3, 4x4, 5x5 and larger cubes, with support up to 17x17. LEARN HOW TO SOLVE Follow beginner-friendly guides for solving 2x2 and 3x3 cubes. PLAY WITH A DIGITAL CUBE Practice moves and explore an interactive 3D cube, even without a physical cube nearby. DISCOVER PATTERNS Try new cube patterns and enjoy a different challenge after your next solve. TIME YOUR SOLVES Practice your speed with the built-in cube timer. CUBE SOLVER PRO Upgrade to Cube Solver Pro for unlimited solves. Available plans, pricing, and purchase options are shown in the app. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. TRADEMARK NOTICE RUBIK’S is a trademark of Spin Master Toys UK Limited. Cube Solver is an independent application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Spin Master Toys UK Limited. Terms of Use: https://www.cube-solver.app/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.cube-solver.app/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Rubik's Connected4 screens
Cube Solver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rubik's Connected at none against Cube Solver's 11. Rubik's Connected also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 54%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Cube Solver's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (5.7K vs 1.1K). 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. Cube Solver sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Rubik's Connected asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cube Solver holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 5.7K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of Rubik's Connected's written reviews are positive against 54% of Cube Solver's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rubik's Connected ships an update every 4 months, Cube Solver weekly. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Rubik's Connected versus Cube Solver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRubik's ConnectedCube Solver
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.1K ratings)4.6 (5.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.2% of reviews — better54.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1.1K5.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size484 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperParticula LtdPatrick Battisti Forsthofer

Customer experience

Rubik's Connected

All ratings1,140 ratings
Positive84.1%
Neutral3.5%
Negative12.4%
Written reviews270 reviews
Positive65.2%
Neutral10.7%
Negative24.1%

Cube Solver

All ratings5,656 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral3.6%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews293 reviews
Positive54.3%
Neutral8.9%
Negative36.9%

User reviews

Rubik's Connected

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great for learning to solve Rubik's cubes
  • 👍 Helpful tutorials and step-by-step instructions
  • 🎮 Fun games and challenges
  • 📊 Detailed statistics and tracking
  • 🔗 Ability to connect and compete with others

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Cube disconnection issues
  • 🔄 Inaccurate cube state representation on the app
  • 🕰️ Slow or unresponsive app performance
  • 🤖 Lack of real players in online matches
  • 🔧 Difficulty recalibrating the cube

Cube Solver

From 5.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Efficient solution
  • 👍 Helpful for solving cubes
  • 💡 Identifies twisted corners

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Limited free usage
  • 🐛 Camera issues
  • 🐛 Inaccurate scanning

Bugs and requests

Rubik's Connected

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes when low battery notification appears
  • Incorrect solve detection even when the cube is solved
  • Scramble mismatch between physical cube and app
  • Sync issues causing the app to show the wrong cube state

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add tutorials for advanced solving methods (e.g. CFOP)
  • Improve the matching system to pair players of similar skill levels
  • Implement a landscape mode for better visibility on tablets
  • Allow users to view and practice specific algorithms
  • Provide an offline mode for solo practice

Cube Solver

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Cube not solved after following instructions
  • App scrambles cube further instead of solving

Requested features

3 requests
  • More free solves per day
  • Support for irregular cube shapes
  • Improved camera functionality

In-app purchases

None

Rubik's Connected

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

Cube Solver

Subscriptions9
  • Pay-As-You-Go$2.991 Month
  • Pay-As-You-Go$3.991 Month
  • Monthly1 Month trial$3.991 Month
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  • Unlimited Annual3 Days trial$8.991 Year
  • Unlimited Annual$11.991 Year
  • Unlimited Annual3 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Unlimited Annual3 Days trial$17.991 Year
  • Unlimited Annual1 Year trial$17.991 Year
  • Unlimited Annual3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime$5.99
  • Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Rubik's Connected free?
Rubik's Connected is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cube Solver free?
Cube Solver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Rubik's Connected or Cube Solver?
Cube Solver is rated higher. Rubik's Connected averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Cube Solver averages 4.6 from 5.7K ratings.
Do Rubik's Connected or Cube Solver have ads?
Neither Rubik's Connected nor Cube Solver shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rubik's Connected or Cube Solver?
Rubik's Connected ships an update every 4 months, and Cube Solver weekly. Most recently, Rubik's Connected was updated on September 26, 2026 and Cube Solver on September 26, 2026.

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