Comparison

3D Magic Cube Solver vs Cubist

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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Solve 2×2, 3×3 and 4×4 Magic Cubes with the camera on your iPhone or iPad, then follow the solution in 3D. SCAN A REAL CUBE Follow the prompts to scan all six faces of your cube. See checking progress as each face is confirmed, with animated feedback while the app analyzes the cube and searches for a solution. If the scanned colours cannot be solved, scan again or correct the colours manually. You can also enter a cube's colours without using the camera. For best results, keep the full face visible in good lighting and avoid glare. Recognition depends on the cube's appearance and the scanning conditions. PLAY A VIRTUAL CUBE Explore virtual cubes from 2×2 to 7×7. Swipe to turn layers or rotate the whole cube, and pinch to zoom. Use the 2D view, undo moves, or mark faces to follow their movement with guide lines. Larger cubes support wide moves. AI hints are available for supported cube sizes. IN-APP PURCHASES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://whitewhalesoft.com/apps/3DMagicCubeSolver/Privacy.html Terms of Use: https://whitewhalesoft.com/apps/3DMagicCubeSolver/Terms.html Questions or feedback: zhaoxiaojian@hotmail.com

About

Cubist

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Cubist is a free Rubik's Cube solver and tutor that fits in your pocket. Stuck on a scramble? Paint your cube's colors onto the 2D unfolded net (or snap a photo with the camera) and Cubist gives you a step-by-step solution in seconds. Watch the 3D cube rotate move by move, or step through it yourself at your own pace. WHAT'S INSIDE • 3×3 solver — Kociemba two-phase, solutions in ≤22 moves • 2×2 solver — full state, every scramble solved • Live 3D cube viewer — rotate, zoom, watch each turn animate • Camera scanning — point at each face, Cubist reads the colors • Color painter — tap stickers on a 2D net if you'd rather enter manually • Beginner tutorial — learn the layer-by-layer method for 3×3 (cross, F2L, OLL, PLL) and Ortega for 2×2 • Practice mode — try a tutorial case yourself, the app validates when you've solved it • Two solver modes — "Fast" (shortest solution) and "Beginner" (grouped into Cross → First layer → Middle → Last layer with phase labels) • Multi-language — English and 简体中文 • Works offline — install once, use anywhere NO TRACKING Cubist does not collect personal data and shows no analytics on device. Cube scans stay on your phone; nothing is uploaded.

Screenshots

3D Magic Cube Solver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cubist at none against 3D Magic Cube Solver's 4. 3D Magic Cube Solver's advantage is device support. On price 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 $1.99 per 7 days. Cubist asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
3D Magic Cube Solver versus Cubist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3D Magic Cube SolverCubist
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (816 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings816 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsYes—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — better—
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer小健 赵Chi Zhang

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

Cubist

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

3D Magic Cube Solver

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium Subscription3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Annual Premium Subscription7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Purchase$39.99
None

Cubist

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 Cubist free?
Cubist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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