Comparison

3D Magic Cube Solver vs Cube Solver

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

Cube Solver

Instantly solve any size cube, from 2x2 to 7x7, by entering the scramble manually or scanning it with your camera. Watch animated 3D solutions play out step-by-step at your preferred speed. Learn solving methods and practice algorithms.

Highlights
  • Instant 2x2 and 3x3 solving
  • Big-cube solving (4x4-7x7) via premium
  • Camera scan for cube recognition
  • Animated 3D solution playback
  • Guided beginner solving method
  • CFOP reference for speedcubers
  • Algorithm training and pattern gallery
Features
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Point your camera at any cube from 2x2 to 7x7 and watch a step-by-step, animated 3D solution play out at your own pace — or enter the scramble by hand. Then learn how to solve it yourself. No ads. No account. Nothing to sign up for. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Camera scan — point at your cube and go, any size (3 free scans to try it out) • Instant solver — 2x2 and 3x3 solved right on your device • Big-cube solving — 4x4, 5x5, 6x6 and 7x7 solutions in seconds (Premium) • Animated 3D playback — step forward and back, adjust the speed • Learn to solve — a guided beginner method, explained step by step • CFOP reference — F2L, OLL & PLL for speedcubers • Algorithm training — drill the cases until they're muscle memory • Big-cube parity — the 4x4–7x7 parity cases, explained and animated • Pattern gallery — 80+ patterns from checkerboards to nested cubes, a heart, a smiley and more, with animated guides for every size • Speedcubing timer — scrambles and your ao5/ao12 averages 2x2 and 3x3 solving runs entirely on your device. Big-cube solutions come from our solver service, so even a scrambled 7x7 comes back in seconds. PREMIUM A one-time purchase unlocks big-cube solving (4x4–7x7), unlimited camera scans, the full CFOP reference, algorithm training, and the complete pattern gallery. Buy once — yours forever.

Screenshots

3D Magic Cube Solver4 screens
Cube Solver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 3D Magic Cube Solver at 55% against Cube Solver's 0%. 3D Magic Cube Solver also leads on ratings volume (823 vs 12) and rating (4.4 vs 4.2). Cube Solver's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Cube Solver sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

3D Magic Cube Solver holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3D Magic Cube Solver has 823 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of 3D Magic Cube Solver's written reviews are positive against 0% of Cube Solver's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

3D Magic Cube Solver ships an update every 10 days, Cube Solver weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
3D Magic Cube Solver versus Cube Solver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3D Magic Cube SolverCube Solver
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (823 ratings) — better4.2 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews55.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings823 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size318 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer小健 赵Braden Brown

Customer experience

3D Magic Cube Solver

All ratings823 ratings
Positive85.9%
Neutral2.8%
Negative11.3%
Written reviews110 reviews
Positive55.5%
Neutral3.6%
Negative40.9%

Cube Solver

All ratings12 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Cube Solver

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 Subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Annual Premium Subscription3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Purchase$49.99
1 purchases

Cube Solver

One-time1
  • Premium$1.99

Questions

Is 3D Magic Cube Solver free?
3D Magic Cube Solver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cube Solver free?
Cube Solver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 3D Magic Cube Solver or Cube Solver?
3D Magic Cube Solver is rated higher. 3D Magic Cube Solver averages 4.4 out of 5 from 823 ratings, while Cube Solver averages 4.2 from 12 ratings.
Do 3D Magic Cube Solver or Cube Solver have ads?
3D Magic Cube Solver shows ads; Cube Solver does not.
Which is updated more often, 3D Magic Cube Solver or Cube Solver?
3D Magic Cube Solver ships an update every 10 days, and Cube Solver weekly. Most recently, 3D Magic Cube Solver was updated on October 13, 2026 and Cube Solver on October 7, 2026.

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