Comparison

NumbersBee vs Magic Cube Solver & Timer

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

Head to head
About

NumbersBee

Engage in live, interactive game shows to boost your number sense and critical thinking skills. Enjoy fast-paced 10-minute matches or unlimited practice puzzles covering integers, decimals, fractions, and algebra.

Highlights
  • Live interactive game shows
  • Unlimited practice puzzles
  • Improve critical thinking
  • Social play with friends
  • Multiple game modes (Popular, Distinct, Elimination)
  • Earn lives for continued play
Features
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Join us in our daily interactive, live-streaming game shows with a host! Improve your number sense while having fun and playing with others. 100 minutes of NumbersBee game play improves standardized math test scores by over 40%. Fluency with numbers is an integral and essential part of every curriculum in the USA and the world. You need numeracy in your future whether it is in arts, sports, engineering, science or technology. NumbersBee sharpens your critical thinking, problem-solving, creative thinking and decision-making skills. The social nature of the game helps you to estimate probability of success. It also makes you pay attention to what others may be doing in a match and act accordingly. Join in with your friends and family and enjoy! These 10-minute matches are just fun, fun, fun with numbers! Say you finish a match, and you want more. Sharpen your skills 24 x 7 with unlimited practice puzzles. In the practice module, you have unlimited number of puzzles to improve your number sense in integers, decimals, fractions and algebra. The more you play, the more points you get. In the interactive, live-streaming matches, you play with other players to improve your number sense. Every day, we host a Live Match with a host or an automated show. Tune in to the match and use 4 operators +, -, x and / or 2, 3, or 4 numbers to arrive at the desired result. There are three modes of play in the live shows: Popular, Distinct and Elimination. POPULAR: The points you earn for a correct answer depends on how many players answered the same as you: the more players answer the way you did, the more points you earn. DISTINCT: The points you earn for a correct solution depends on how distinct your answer is compared to others’ solutions. The more distinct your answer, the higher the points you earn. ELIMINATION: If you get it right, you are on to the next question. If not, you are eliminated. Don’t worry about getting a wrong answer, you can jump back in using a Life. Earn a Life by referring NumbersBee to a friend with your referral link or converting your earned points to lives. You can then use these lives to keep playing the game even if you get a wrong answer. So, practice and join us for our next Live Match to play and get on the leaderboard. Every day play along with players from around the world to solve number puzzles where you show off your skills with numbers and human psychology by solving puzzles ranging from the ridiculously easy to the beastly difficult. Do you have what it takes to get your rightful spot on the leaderboards? Ensure that you turn on push notifications, so you never miss our daily live shows at NumbersBee. Invite your friends and family to join the fun - if they use your code, they AND you get an extra life. What are you waiting for? DOWNLOAD now and start having fun with numbers.

About

Magic Cube Solver & Timer

Master cube puzzles with this app, offering virtual gameplay, smart camera scanning, and solutions for 2x2 to 5x5 cubes. Learn patterns and solve in seconds.

Highlights
  • Virtual cube gameplay
  • Smart camera color detection
  • Fast solving for 2x2 to 5x5 cubes
  • Over 160 patterns and variations
  • Intuitive gesture controls
Features
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Master the Cube — Fast, Accurate, and Intuitive Cube Solving Unlock the full power of Cube solving with our advanced Cube Solver app, now featuring virtual gameplay, smart camera scanning, and support for 2x2 to 5x5 cubes. Whether you're a beginner or a speedcuber, this is the ultimate tool to elevate your cubing experience — all in a one-time purchase, with no subscriptions required. Key Features 1. Virtual Cube Game – Play and Learn Interactively Experience hands-on cube practice with our interactive virtual cube. Rotate individual layers naturally with intuitive gestures. Try solving manually, practice algorithms, or simply enjoy the feel of a real cube — anytime, anywhere. 2. Smart Camera Scan – Fast, Automatic Color Detection Say goodbye to tedious manual input. With our advanced camera scanning system, the app automatically: Detects the cube’s shape and contours, Captures face colors instantly, Eliminates the need for face-by-face confirmation. Perfect for real-world cubes — scan and solve in seconds. 3. Lightning-Fast Solving – From Beginner to Expert Our powerful solver engine delivers blazing fast results: 2x2 Cube: ~12 moves in under 0.1 seconds 3x3 Cube: ~20 moves in under 0.1 seconds 4x4 Cube: ~40 moves in under 0.1 seconds 5x5 Cube: ~70 moves in 0–3 seconds Built for both speed and accuracy — optimized for all cube sizes. 4. 160+ Patterns & Variations Included Explore over 160 built-in cube patterns and shapes — perfect for learning new configurations, practicing reverse engineering, or creating beautiful shapes like checkerboards and crosses. 5.Here, by studying tutorials on algorithms and formulas, you can manually solve the Cube yourself, while simultaneously mastering various techniques and patterns. User Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

NumbersBee4 screens
Magic Cube Solver & Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Magic Cube Solver & Timer at Free against NumbersBee's $1.99. Magic Cube Solver & Timer also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (16 vs 3). NumbersBee's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 2.6) and review sentiment (75% vs 33%). On 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

Magic Cube Solver & Timer is free to download; NumbersBee costs $1.99 up front. Magic Cube Solver & Timer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 2 months. NumbersBee asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NumbersBee holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Cube Solver & Timer has 16 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of NumbersBee's written reviews are positive against 33% of Magic Cube Solver & Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NumbersBee ships an update every 3 months, Magic Cube Solver & Timer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
NumbersBee versus Magic Cube Solver & Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNumbersBeeMagic Cube Solver & Timer
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better2.6 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings316 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB197 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVel Micro Works Incorporated铸前 高

Customer experience

NumbersBee

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Magic Cube Solver & Timer

All ratings16 ratings
Positive31.3%
Neutral12.5%
Negative56.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative55.6%

In-app purchases

None

NumbersBee

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Magic Cube Solver & Timer

Subscriptions6
  • TwoMonth Sub$1.992 Months
  • ThreeMonth Sub$2.493 Months
  • Week Sub$3.497 Days
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  • SixMonth Sub$3.496 Months
  • Month Sub$6.991 Month
  • Annual Sub$13.991 Year
One-time1
  • lifetime use$17.99

Questions

Is NumbersBee free?
NumbersBee costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Magic Cube Solver & Timer free?
Magic Cube Solver & Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NumbersBee or Magic Cube Solver & Timer?
NumbersBee is rated higher. NumbersBee averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Magic Cube Solver & Timer averages 2.6 from 16 ratings.
Do NumbersBee or Magic Cube Solver & Timer have ads?
Magic Cube Solver & Timer shows ads; NumbersBee does not.
Which is updated more often, NumbersBee or Magic Cube Solver & Timer?
NumbersBee ships an update every 3 months, and Magic Cube Solver & Timer every 6 days. Most recently, NumbersBee was updated on October 5, 2026 and Magic Cube Solver & Timer on October 4, 2026.

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