Comparison

3D Magic Cube Solver vs CubeDetect

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

Head to head
About

3D Magic Cube Solver

Solve real-world cubes using your phone's camera or play with a virtual 3D cube. Offers step-by-step solutions for various cube sizes and interactive gameplay with AI hints.

Highlights
  • Solve real cubes with camera
  • Manual color input
  • Play virtual 3D cubes
  • Supports 2x2 to 7x7 cubes
  • AI hints for solving
  • Auto-save game progress
Features
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Scan and solve real 2×2, 3×3, 4×4, and 5×5 cubes with your camera. Play virtual Classic Cubes from 2×2 to 7×7 and explore more twist puzzles. Play Pyraminx, Master Pyraminx, Skewb, Mirror Cube, Megaminx, Kilominx, Fisher Cube, Windmill Cube, and Axis Cube with Hint and Solve assistance. About In-App Purchases and Subscriptions: One Premium subscription unlocks Premium features on both iPhone and Apple Watch. You can purchase Premium on either device; access syncs to the other device automatically when both use the same Apple Account. If Premium does not appear, tap Restore Purchases. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. On iPhone, you start with 3 playing credits for Classic Cubes and 5 shared credits for twist puzzles. Earn more by watching rewarded ads, or enjoy unlimited play with Premium. Privacy Policy: https://whitewhalesoft.com/apps/3DMagicCubeSolver/Privacy.html Terms & Conditions: https://whitewhalesoft.com/apps/3DMagicCubeSolver/Terms.html Questions or suggestions? Email zhaoxiaojian@hotmail.com

About

CubeDetect

Features
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Scan your Rubik’s Cube with your camera and instantly detect all colors. Generate accurate solving steps and restore your cube with ease. Supports both 2x2 and 3x3 cubes with reliable recognition. The app analyzes your cube state and provides clear, step-by-step instructions to guide you through the solution. No need to memorize complex algorithms—just follow the steps. Perfect for beginners, learning, practice, or casual fun. Key Features: Camera-based cube scanning Supports 2x2 and 3x3 cubes Automatic solution generation Step-by-step visual guidance Beginner-friendly, no experience needed

Screenshots

3D Magic Cube Solver4 screens
CubeDetect3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CubeDetect at none against 3D Magic Cube Solver's 4. CubeDetect also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. 3D Magic Cube Solver sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. CubeDetect asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
3D Magic Cube Solver versus CubeDetect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3D Magic Cube SolverCubeDetect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (823 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings823 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.016
Further details — not scored
Size318 MB70 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer小健 赵Shanghai Interesting Soft Network Technology Co., Ltd.

Bugs and requests

3D Magic Cube Solver

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Scanning not working in certain lighting conditions
  • App crashes when trying to solve certain cubes
  • Incorrect solutions provided for some cube states

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for more Rubik's cube sizes (4x4, 5x5, etc.)
  • Improve scanning reliability
  • Reduce ads or provide ad-free option
  • Add ability to save/load cube states

CubeDetect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

3D Magic Cube Solver

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium Subscription3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium Subscription3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Annual Premium Subscription3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Purchase$49.99
None

CubeDetect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 3D Magic Cube Solver free?
3D Magic Cube Solver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CubeDetect free?
CubeDetect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 3D Magic Cube Solver or CubeDetect have ads?
3D Magic Cube Solver shows ads; CubeDetect does not.

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