# Magic Cube Puzzle vs Join Numbers

The clearest difference is rating: Join Numbers at 4.6 against Magic Cube Puzzle's 3.9. Join Numbers also leads on ratings volume (19K vs 328) and review sentiment (41% vs 28%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic Cube Puzzle sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Join Numbers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Join Numbers holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Join Numbers has 19K ratings behind it against 328, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Magic Cube Puzzle's written reviews are positive against 41% of Join Numbers's.

Magic Cube Puzzle ships an update every 5 weeks, Join Numbers every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Cube Puzzle | Join Numbers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (328 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-cube-puzzle-magicube/id1574057876/reviews) | **[4.6 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/join-numbers/id1600488366/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 328 | **19K** |
| Positive reviews | 28.3% of reviews | **40.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 183 MB | 313 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kofi Austin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1495016623) | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic Cube Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-cube-puzzle-magicube/id1574057876)

Experience the classic magic cube puzzle on your mobile device. This app offers various cube sizes, practice modes, and a solver to help you learn and master the puzzle. Enjoy realistic graphics, customizable skins, and ambient sounds for a relaxing cubing experience.

**Highlights:** Multiple cube sizes (2x2 to 5x5), Cube solver and learning modes, Practice modes and cube timer, Customizable cube and background skins, Realistic 3D graphics and animations, Ambient sounds and fun sound effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skin Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ambience Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Solver Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Teaches cube solving techniques effectively
- ✅ Helps solve physical Rubik's cubes
- 🎯 Simple and easy to follow instructions
- 👍 User-friendly for beginners
- 💯 Comprehensive solving guidance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads throughout gameplay
- 💰 Paywall for multiple cube sizes (2x2, 4x4, 5x5)
- 🐛 Frequent glitches and crashes
- 🔀 Cube colors get messed up during moves
- 😕 Confusing UI with letter notation (R, U, D)

**Reported bugs**

- Cube glitches and distorts during rotations
- Pieces fly outside cube boundaries
- Colors get messed up when moving cube
- Pattern recognition fails despite correct input
- Cube breaks or becomes scrambled after solving

**Requested features**

- Implement cube scanning feature instead of manual color input
- Add ability to rotate/view all sides of cube freely
- Reduce or remove ads from experience
- Make all cube sizes (2x2, 4x4, 5x5) free
- Improve turning system mechanics


### Join Numbers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/join-numbers/id1600488366)

Collect digits to form the largest number and earn virtual currency. Use your earnings to construct new barracks and train soldiers for a strategic card battle game. Enjoy a unique blend of number collection and combat gameplay.

**Highlights:** Collect digits, Form the largest number, Earn virtual currency, Build tower barracks, Fight in card battles, Use soldiers in combat

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Educational and fun
- 🚀 Engaging gameplay
- 👍 Good for kids

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🤔 Unbalanced gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- Gameplay issues (e.g. numbers changing unexpectedly)
- Connectivity problems

**Requested features**

- Reduce ads or offer ad-free version
- Fix bugs and glitches
- Improve gameplay balance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Cube Puzzle free?

Magic Cube Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Join Numbers free?

Join Numbers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Magic Cube Puzzle or Join Numbers?

Join Numbers is rated higher. Magic Cube Puzzle averages 3.9 out of 5 from 328 ratings, while Join Numbers averages 4.6 from 19K ratings.

### Do Magic Cube Puzzle or Join Numbers have ads?

Both Magic Cube Puzzle and Join Numbers show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Cube Puzzle or Join Numbers?

Magic Cube Puzzle ships an update every 5 weeks, and Join Numbers every 4 weeks. Most recently, Magic Cube Puzzle was updated on October 16, 2026 and Join Numbers on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*