# Magic Cube Puzzle vs String Art

The clearest difference is rating: String Art at 4.6 against Magic Cube Puzzle's 3.9. String Art also leads on ratings volume (26K vs 328) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). Magic Cube Puzzle's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 String Art sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

String Art holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: String Art has 26K 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 37% of String Art's.

Magic Cube Puzzle ships an update every 5 weeks, String Art every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Cube Puzzle | String Art |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (328 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-cube-puzzle-magicube/id1574057876/reviews) | **[4.6 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/string-art/id6443872608/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 328 | **26K** |
| Positive reviews | 28.3% of reviews | **37.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 183 MB | 208 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| 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


### String Art

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/string-art/id6443872608)

Create unique visual art using digital strings. Design intricate patterns and colorful masterpieces with an intuitive interface. Unleash your creativity and explore endless artistic possibilities.

**Highlights:** Create string art, Design intricate patterns, Use digital strings, Explore artistic possibilities, Intuitive interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads+10,000 Money | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads+10,000 Money+1000 Gem | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Great game
- 👍 Fun and satisfying
- 😌 Relaxing and calming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads
- ⏱️ Takes too long to complete pictures
- 🔍 Finished art doesn't match the reference

**Reported bugs**

- Ads don't go away even with paid ad-free option
- Game resets settings when moving to next level

**Requested features**

- More level variety
- Offline play mode
- Ability to customize art frames


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Cube Puzzle free?

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

### Is String Art free?

String Art is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Magic Cube Puzzle or String Art?

String Art is rated higher. Magic Cube Puzzle averages 3.9 out of 5 from 328 ratings, while String Art averages 4.6 from 26K ratings.

### Do Magic Cube Puzzle or String Art have ads?

Both Magic Cube Puzzle and String Art show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Cube Puzzle or String Art?

Magic Cube Puzzle ships an update every 5 weeks, and String Art every 2 weeks. Most recently, Magic Cube Puzzle was updated on October 16, 2026 and String Art on October 16, 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.*