Comparison

21Moves | Cube Puzzle Solver vs Cube Timer

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

Head to head
About

21Moves | Cube Puzzle Solver

This app helps you solve your Rubik's Cube with visual, step-by-step instructions. It offers a quick solver, a cube scanner to analyze your current puzzle state, and even identifies missing or misplaced pieces. Become a puzzle-solving pro and improve your concentration and speed.

Highlights
  • 3D cube scanning
  • Visual step-by-step instructions
  • Quick cube solving
  • Cube fixer for missing/misplaced pieces
  • Puzzle skill building
  • Manual input for custom combinations
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Stuck on how to solve your Rubik's Cube? 21Moves has your back. Solve your magic cube in under 3-minutes with visual step-by-step instructions to help you become a puzzle solving pro. 21Moves provides you with a visual guide on how to solve your cube in under, you guessed it, 21 moves! Dive into the easiest, most efficient way to solve one of the most popular puzzles enjoyed by millions. Join over 3 million cubers who have used 21Moves to develop top problem-solving and pattern recognition skills. Save hours of frustration with simple instructions guiding you to solve your cube in a matter of minutes. Improve your concentration and speed over time to show off your Rubik’s cube solving skills to the world. Getting started with 21Moves is simple. Simply scan a 3D model of your cube and get step-by-step directions on how to solve it. You get a personalized guide for solving your magic cube no matter its current state. 21Moves also recommends fixes for your cube if a piece is missing or placed incorrectly. Download the ultimate Rubik’s cube solver and get easy to follow visual instructions that are sure to turn you into a magic cube master. 21MOVES FEATURES CUBE SCANNER - Getting started on your magic cube solution is easy with in-app scanning tools - Simply perform a 3D scan of your current cube using your camera and get started - 21Moves provides simple and clear instructions on how to approach your cube - You can also manually input your existing cube on 21Moves blank template for custom combinations QUICK CUBE SOLVER - 21Moves provides you with detailed instructions to solve your cube in just a few minutes - Test your problem solving skills as you reorganize your magic cube in under 21 moves - Easily reset a cube to solve it again - Avoid the hours of frustration that come with manually learning to solve a cube thanks to 21Moves CUBE FIXER - Solve puzzles and maintain your cube by identifying missing pieces or misplaced blocks - Fix your cube in minutes and get back to solving PUZZLE SKILL BUILDING - Become a problem-solving pro as you learn the ins and outs of solving different Rubik’s cube formats - Identify patterns after resolving puzzles to make it easier to tackle the next one - Memorize solutions and increase your speed as you progress through different combinations See what users are saying: • "My cube was pretty messed up yet this app managed to solve it in just 20 moves”. • "OMG It actually works! I thought it would be a gimmick… I’m SHOCKED! Thank you so much!” • "My cube was pretty messed up yet this app managed to solve it in just 20 moves”. • "It fixes ur Rubik’s cube in less than two minutes”. • "[...] I’ve tried this app and guess what happened it worked I always doubted on all these other fake rubiks apps solvers but this specific app is the best one”. • "[...] Simple, elegant, and user friendly for quite literally any age. Plus it makes you feel like a genius!” ------------ Questions or feedback? We read every single email and review. Get five-star customer service directly from the developer at nico@opitas.io or at https://bit.ly/3hoFQkN. Disclaimer: All company names (Rubik’s Brand Ltd) are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Cube Timer

This app provides a timer for speedcubing enthusiasts, offering both simple and advanced modes that replicate real-world timers. It generates scrambles and tracks your performance for various cube sizes.

Highlights
  • Speedcubing timer
  • Simple and advanced modes
  • Scramble generation
  • Session recording
  • Supports 2x2, 3x3, 4x4, Pyraminx
Features
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Try our timer for speedcubers! You can use it in 2 modes: simple and advanced. Advanced mimics the way the real speedcubing timer works. The app also generate scrambles and records all your sessions. Currently supported cubes are 2x2, 3x3, 4x4 and Pyraminx. privacy policy: https://mrjohn10.github.io/cubee/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://mrjohn10.github.io/cubee/terms-of-service

Screenshots

21Moves | Cube Puzzle Solver4 screens
Cube Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 21Moves | Cube Puzzle Solver at 4.7 against Cube Timer's 3.0. 21Moves | Cube Puzzle Solver also leads on ratings volume (59K vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. 21Moves | Cube Puzzle Solver sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Cube Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

21Moves | Cube Puzzle Solver holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 21Moves | Cube Puzzle Solver has 59K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

21Moves | Cube Puzzle Solver ships an update weekly, Cube Timer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
21Moves | Cube Puzzle Solver versus Cube Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter21Moves | Cube Puzzle SolverCube Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (59K ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews69.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings59K — better2
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOpitas Inc.Jan Augustyniak

Customer experience

21Moves | Cube Puzzle Solver

All ratings59,123 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral1.6%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews661 reviews
Positive69.6%
Neutral4.8%
Negative25.6%

Cube Timer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

21Moves | Cube Puzzle Solver

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Scanning issues due to lighting conditions
  • App crashing or freezing after first use
  • Inaccurate cube representation on screen

Requested features

3 requests
  • Support for different cube sizes (2x2, 4x4, etc.)
  • Option to skip tutorial
  • Ability to solve cube without payment

Cube Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

21Moves | Cube Puzzle Solver

Subscriptions8
  • Unlimited Access$1.991 Month
  • Unlimited Access$3.991 Month
  • Unlimited Access2 variants$4.991 Year
Show 5 more
  • Unlimited Access$7.991 Year
  • Unlimited Access$9.991 Year
  • Unlimited Access$14.991 Year
  • Unlimited Access$19.991 Year
  • Unlimited Access$24.991 Year
One-time2
  • Unlimited Access$29.99
  • Unlimited Access$74.99
5 purchases

Cube Timer

Subscriptions4
  • Pro2 variants$2.997 Days
  • Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Access to all features3 Days trial$19.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Pro$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro$0.99

Questions

Is 21Moves | Cube Puzzle Solver free?
21Moves | Cube Puzzle Solver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cube Timer free?
Cube Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 21Moves | Cube Puzzle Solver or Cube Timer?
21Moves | Cube Puzzle Solver is rated higher. 21Moves | Cube Puzzle Solver averages 4.7 out of 5 from 59K ratings, while Cube Timer averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do 21Moves | Cube Puzzle Solver or Cube Timer have ads?
Neither 21Moves | Cube Puzzle Solver nor Cube Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 21Moves | Cube Puzzle Solver or Cube Timer?
21Moves | Cube Puzzle Solver ships an update weekly, and Cube Timer fortnightly. Most recently, 21Moves | Cube Puzzle Solver was updated on September 25, 2026 and Cube Timer on August 29, 2026.

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