# Magic Cube Puzzle vs Cube Solver 3D

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cube Solver 3D at 92% against Magic Cube Puzzle's 27%. Cube Solver 3D also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (252K vs 323). Magic Cube Puzzle's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). 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 Cube Solver 3D sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cube Solver 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube Solver 3D has 252K ratings behind it against 323, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Magic Cube Puzzle's written reviews are positive against 92% of Cube Solver 3D's.

Magic Cube Puzzle ships an update every 5 weeks, Cube Solver 3D every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Cube Puzzle | Cube Solver 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (323 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-cube-puzzle-magicube/id1574057876/reviews) | **[4.8 (252K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-solver-3d/id1673039373/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 323 | **252K** |
| Positive reviews | 27.3% of reviews | **92.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#18** |
| Size | 183 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kofi Austin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1495016623) | [LOLAGRE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673039375) |

## 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


### Cube Solver 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-solver-3d/id1673039373)

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Free · Family, #204 Top Free · Puzzle (US App Store)

Solve various 3D puzzles with this app. It provides step-by-step solutions for cubes of different sizes, including Pocket Cube, 3x3, 4x4, and 5x5. It also offers practice modes with timers and statistics for speedcubing, along with lessons and pattern creation tools.

**Highlights:** Solves multiple cube types (2x2, 3x3, 4x4, 5x5), Provides optimal move solutions, Speedcubing practice with timer and stats, Learning lessons for puzzle solving, Custom pattern creation, Solves Skewb, Skewb Diamond, Pyraminx, Ivy Cube

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription | $12.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Solves cubes quickly
- 👍 Helpful step-by-step instructions
- 🙂 Able to solve various cube types
- 💰 Free to use with no in-app purchases
- 🎉 Impressive cube solving abilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with cube detection
- ⚠️ Needs precise color input
- 🕰️ Time-consuming to input colors
- 📺 Frequent ads interrupting use

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect solutions for some cube configurations
- App crashes when trying to solve certain cubes

**Requested features**

- Add more cube types (e.g. 5x5, 6x6)
- Implement camera-based cube scanning
- Allow customizing color input method
- Reduce ad frequency or provide ad-free option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Cube Puzzle free?

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

### Is Cube Solver 3D free?

Cube Solver 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Magic Cube Puzzle or Cube Solver 3D?

Cube Solver 3D is rated higher. Magic Cube Puzzle averages 4.0 out of 5 from 323 ratings, while Cube Solver 3D averages 4.8 from 252K ratings.

### Do Magic Cube Puzzle or Cube Solver 3D have ads?

Both Magic Cube Puzzle and Cube Solver 3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Cube Puzzle or Cube Solver 3D?

Magic Cube Puzzle ships an update every 5 weeks, and Cube Solver 3D every 3 weeks. Most recently, Magic Cube Puzzle was updated on September 19, 2026 and Cube Solver 3D on September 24, 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.*