# Magic Cube Puzzle vs Lumin Cube

The clearest difference is rating: Lumin Cube at 5.0 against Magic Cube Puzzle's 3.9. Lumin Cube also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). Magic Cube Puzzle's advantage is ratings volume (328 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic Cube Puzzle sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Lumin Cube asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lumin Cube holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Cube Puzzle has 328 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Cube Puzzle | Lumin Cube |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (328 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-cube-puzzle-magicube/id1574057876/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumin-cube/id6775527885/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **328** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 28.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 183 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kofi Austin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1495016623) | [PANSL LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/423507459) |

## 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


### Lumin Cube

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumin-cube/id6775527885)

Solve twisty cube puzzles of various sizes, from 2x2 to 10x10, with intuitive touch controls and smooth 3D graphics. Track your best times for each cube size and utilize a one-tap solve feature when you get stuck. Enjoy a focused, offline puzzle experience.

**Highlights:** Nine cube sizes (2x2 to 10x10), Smooth native 3D graphics, Natural touch controls, Scramble and race timer, Best times saved per size, One-tap solve feature, 100% offline play

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Cube Puzzle free?

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

### Is Lumin Cube free?

Lumin Cube is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Magic Cube Puzzle or Lumin Cube?

Lumin Cube is rated higher. Magic Cube Puzzle averages 3.9 out of 5 from 328 ratings, while Lumin Cube averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Magic Cube Puzzle or Lumin Cube have ads?

Magic Cube Puzzle shows ads; Lumin Cube does not.

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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.*