Comparison

Rubik's Connected vs Ball 2 Game Maker

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

Ball 2 Game Maker

This smart toy reinvents playtime by suggesting endless new games and challenges. It uses AI and sensors to track activity, encouraging active play and imagination for kids. Connect wirelessly to the app to talk to your intelligent playmate and unlock new modes.

Highlights
  • AI-powered game invention
  • Voice interaction
  • Smart activity tracking
  • Encourages active play
  • Wireless app connection
  • Token system for unlocking modes
Features
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Ball 2 – Designed to get everyone moving, creating, and playing together. Turn playtime into something magical. Ball 2 isn’t just a ball - it listens, and helps kids invent endless new games on the fly. Packed with sensors, AI, and a soft foam design, Ball 2 makes every throw, kick, or bounce part of the adventure. Why You’ll Love It: * Over 100 Community games available for everyone to play immediately. * Endless Games – Ball 2’s AI suggests new challenges and game ideas instantly, adapting to the number of players, age, and space available. (AI can also be disabled.) * No Charging! Over 500 hours of active play * Active & Engaging – Encourages kids to get outside, run, throw, and play together instead of sitting on screens. * Smart Tracking – Built-in sensors measure throws, catches, spins, and more—turning every move into feedback and fun stats. * Head to Head play with two Ball 2. Key Features: * Foam exterior for safe, worry-free play indoors or outdoors * Wireless connection to the Ball 2 app * AI that invents games for solo play, groups, or full teams * Future content drops to keep the fun fresh Download the Ball 2 app now and bring your ball to life. Terms of use & privacy policy: * https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ * https://ball2.ai/privacy/

Screenshots

Rubik's Connected4 screens
Ball 2 Game Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ball 2 Game Maker at 5.0 against Rubik's Connected's 4.4. Ball 2 Game Maker also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 65%) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 months). Rubik's Connected's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 14). On price, 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. Ball 2 Game Maker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Rubik's Connected asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ball 2 Game Maker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rubik's Connected has 1.2K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Rubik's Connected's written reviews are positive against 100% of Ball 2 Game Maker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rubik's Connected ships an update every 4 months, Ball 2 Game Maker every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Rubik's Connected versus Ball 2 Game Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRubik's ConnectedBall 2 Game Maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.2K ratings)5.0 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K — better14
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size484 MB130 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperParticula LtdSperry Labs LLC

Customer experience

Rubik's Connected

All ratings1,151 ratings
Positive84.1%
Neutral3.5%
Negative12.4%
Written reviews285 reviews
Positive64.6%
Neutral11.6%
Negative23.9%

Ball 2 Game Maker

All ratings14 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Ball 2 Game Maker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Rubik's Connected

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Ball 2 Game Maker

Subscriptions1
  • Unlimited Games$6.991 Month
One-time1
  • 10 Game Credits$4.99

Questions

Is Rubik's Connected free?
Rubik's Connected is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ball 2 Game Maker free?
Ball 2 Game Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Rubik's Connected or Ball 2 Game Maker?
Ball 2 Game Maker is rated higher. Rubik's Connected averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Ball 2 Game Maker averages 5.0 from 14 ratings.
Do Rubik's Connected or Ball 2 Game Maker have ads?
Neither Rubik's Connected nor Ball 2 Game Maker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rubik's Connected or Ball 2 Game Maker?
Rubik's Connected ships an update every 4 months, and Ball 2 Game Maker every 6 days. Most recently, Rubik's Connected was updated on November 11, 2026 and Ball 2 Game Maker on November 12, 2026.

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