Comparison

Cube2D vs Cube Master Studio

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

Head to head
About

Cube2D

Experience the classic Rubik's Cube in a novel 2D format. Solve puzzles with multiple cube sizes and track your progress with built-in timers and high score tracking. Enjoy a minimalist design and offline play for a focused puzzle-solving experience.

Highlights
  • Multiple cube sizes (2x2, 3x3, 4x4)
  • Intuitive 2D controls
  • In-game timer
  • High score tracking
  • Clean, minimalist design
  • Offline play
Features
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Cube2D takes the classic Rubik's Cube puzzle and transforms it into a unique 2D experience! Imagine a Rubik's Cube unfolded onto a flat surface – that's Cube2D. Features: - Multiple Cube Sizes: Play with 2x2, 3x3, and 4x4 cubes (also known as the Pocket Cube, Rubik's Cube, and Rubik's Revenge). - Intuitive Controls: Easy-to-learn controls make solving a breeze, even in 2D. - Timer: Track your solving speed and challenge yourself to beat your best times. - High Score Tracking: Keep track of your personal records for each cube size. - Clean and Minimalist Design: Enjoy a distraction-free puzzle experience. - Offline Play Enjoy Cube2D anytime, anywhere, no internet connection is required.. - Challenge Your Mind: Sharpen your spatial reasoning and problem-solving skills. How to Play: 1. Tap and drag on rows or columns to rotate them. 2. The goal is to arrange all the colors so that each face of the "unfolded cube" has only one color. 3. Keep practicing to achieve faster solve times! Ready to take on the 2D cube challenge? Download Cube2D now and start solving!

About

Cube Master Studio

Features
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Cube Master is a precision-focused 3x3 Rubik's Cube simulator and training timer for serious cubers. Built on SceneKit, it renders a physically responsive 3D cube and records every solve with centisecond accuracy - the data cubers actually care about. TRAINING CORE - Centisecond timer (mm:ss.cc) - Automatic move counter for each solve - Automatic solve detection at all 54 sticker positions - Persistent session history - Best time, average time, total solve count - One-tap scramble, one-tap reset CUBE ENGINE - Real-time 3D rendering powered by SceneKit - Gesture model calibrated for accurate face selection - Two-finger orbit and pinch zoom - Deterministic rotation animation at 60 FPS DATA AND PRIVACY - All records stored locally via UserDefaults - No network calls, no SDK telemetry - No account, no sign-in, no advertising - Export and review your full solve log on device LOCALIZATION AND A11Y - English and Simplified Chinese - Light and dark mode - Optional haptic feedback and sound Whether you are drilling OLL and PLL, benchmarking a new method, or simply keeping your hands busy between meetings, Cube Master gives you professional tools without the distraction of an online platform. Install once, solve anywhere.

Screenshots

Cube2D4 screens
Cube Master Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

Cube2D and Cube Master Studio are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Cube2D versus Cube Master Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCube2DCube Master Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer京国 赵应龙 张

In-app purchases

None

Cube2D

No in-app purchases

None

Cube Master Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cube2D free?
Cube2D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cube Master Studio free?
Cube Master Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cube2D or Cube Master Studio have ads?
Neither Cube2D nor Cube Master Studio shows ads.

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