# Cube Solver vs Only 1% Challenges

Cube Solver and Only 1% Challenges both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 68% of Cube Solver's written reviews are positive against 21% of Only 1% Challenges's. Cube Solver also leads on ratings volume (54K vs 8.3K). Only 1% Challenges's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cube Solver sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Only 1% Challenges sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Cube Solver against 4.3 for Only 1% Challenges. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube Solver has 54K ratings behind it against 8.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Cube Solver's written reviews are positive against 21% of Only 1% Challenges's.

Cube Solver ships an update every 2 months, Only 1% Challenges weekly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cube Solver | Only 1% Challenges |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (54K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-solver-solve-any-cube/id1604603007/reviews) | **[4.3 (8.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/only-1-challengestricky-game/id1636875687/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **54K** | 8.3K |
| Positive reviews | **68.1% of reviews** | 20.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 118 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Dai Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1329167105) | [ALICTUS YAZILIM A.S.](https://appshunter.io/developer/892399717) |

## What reviewers say

### Cube Solver

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-solver-solve-any-cube/id1604603007)

Learn to solve a virtual cube with this app. It offers a realistic 3D experience with helpful tutorials and a built-in timer to track your progress. Challenge your mind and problem-solving skills with this addictive puzzle.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D graphics and animation, Helpful tutorial to solve the cube, Cube timer with achievement tracking, Solve multiple cube types (2x2, 3x3, 4x4), Free cube rotation in all axes

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads(Pack 1) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads(Pack 2) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads(Pack 3) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads(Pack 4) | $11.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads(Pack 5) | $20.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads(Pack 6) | $54.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Solves Rubik's cube easily
- 👍 Helpful for beginners
- 🤖 Accurate cube solving
- 🎨 Customizable cube colors
- ⏱️ Includes timer feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with quick solve feature
- 🤔 Confusing step-by-step instructions
- 💰 Ads can be intrusive
- 🔢 Limited to 2x2 and 3x3 cubes

**Reported bugs**

- Quick solve not working for some users
- App unable to recognize correct cube configuration

**Requested features**

- Add support for larger cube sizes (4x4, 5x5, etc.)
- Provide video tutorials for solving
- Improve step-by-step explanations
- Reduce ad frequency or offer paid ad-free version


### Only 1% Challenges

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/only-1-challengestricky-game/id1636875687)

Engage in a variety of competitive challenges designed to test your cognitive abilities, including reflexes, focus, and IQ. Compete globally, share results with friends, and strive for the top 1%. Offers daily challenges and various game modes for endless fun.

**Highlights:** Competitive challenges, Cognitive skill testing, Global leaderboards, Daily challenges, VS. mode, Trophy system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads Special Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads! | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Fun and challenging games
- 🧠 Helps improve brain skills
- 🤖 Variety of mini-games to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Way too many ads
- 🤯 Ads interrupt gameplay constantly
- 🤑 Paid 'no ads' option doesn't work
- 🤖 Quick play always selects the same game

**Reported bugs**

- Laggy performance on some devices
- Game freezes during timed challenges

**Requested features**

- More game variety in Quick Play
- Reduce frequency of ads
- Improve 'no ads' purchase functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cube Solver free?

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

### Is Only 1% Challenges free?

Only 1% Challenges is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cube Solver or Only 1% Challenges?

Only 1% Challenges is rated higher. Cube Solver averages 4.2 out of 5 from 54K ratings, while Only 1% Challenges averages 4.3 from 8.3K ratings.

### Do Cube Solver or Only 1% Challenges have ads?

Both Cube Solver and Only 1% Challenges show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cube Solver or Only 1% Challenges?

Cube Solver ships an update every 2 months, and Only 1% Challenges weekly. Most recently, Cube Solver was updated on November 1, 2026 and Only 1% Challenges on November 1, 2026.

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