# Magic Puzzles vs Cube Master

The clearest difference is rating: Magic Puzzles at 5.0 against Cube Master's 4.4. Magic Puzzles also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.4). Cube Master's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (434 vs 5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cube Master sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Magic Puzzles asks for nothing beyond the download.

Magic Puzzles holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube Master has 434 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Magic Puzzles ships an update every 3 months, Cube Master every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Puzzles | Cube Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-puzzles/id1529844295/reviews)** | [4.4 (434 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-master-cube-puzzle-3d/id6447536204/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **434** |
| Positive reviews | — | 48.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 89 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [帅 袁](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447999590) | [Vu Duong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649266013) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic Puzzles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-puzzles/id1529844295)

Experience a 2D Rubik's Cube puzzle game on your mobile device. Enjoy a classic puzzle challenge with intuitive controls and engaging gameplay.

**Highlights:** 2D Rubik's Cube gameplay, Mobile puzzle experience, Intuitive controls, Classic puzzle challenge

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cube Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-master-cube-puzzle-3d/id6447536204)

Explore a vast collection of 3D Rubik's Cube simulators, from classic sizes to unique puzzle variations. Train your brain with intuitive controls and a free camera view. Perfect for puzzle enthusiasts and those curious about cube challenges.

**Highlights:** 3D puzzle simulators, Variety of Rubik's Cube types, Smooth and easy controls, Free camera rotation, Zoom functionality, Automated solving timer, Leaderboard

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Wide variety of twisty puzzles
- 👍 Good for Rubik's cube enthusiasts
- 👍 App is fun and engaging
- 👍 Offers unique cube types (mirror/bump)
- 👍 Good history/info on cubes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Too many ads
- 👎 Camera is very slow
- 👎 No solver functionality
- 👎 Cube can be hard to turn/spin
- 👎 Membership for a cube game is disliked

**Reported bugs**

- Clock buttons not pressable
- Square-1 not registering as solved
- Ads reset solve progress
- Ads remain in paid version

**Requested features**

- Add more twisty puzzles (barrels, windmill, Polaris, ivy, etc.)
- Allow users to create their own twisty puzzles
- Make it a twisty puzzle simulator like on computer
- Add AI solving or instructions to teach solving
- Add V-Cube 33x33, 50x50, 100x100


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Puzzles free?

Magic Puzzles is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cube Master free?

Cube Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Magic Puzzles or Cube Master?

Magic Puzzles is rated higher. Magic Puzzles averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Cube Master averages 4.4 from 434 ratings.

### Do Magic Puzzles or Cube Master have ads?

Both Magic Puzzles and Cube Master show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Puzzles or Cube Master?

Magic Puzzles ships an update every 3 months, and Cube Master every 5 days. Most recently, Magic Puzzles was updated on October 9, 2026 and Cube Master on October 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*