Comparison

GMG Earth Matters vs Magic Cube Variants

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

Head to head
About

GMG Earth Matters

Solve environmental puzzles by combining elemental forces to combat pollution across the globe and beyond. Progress through numerous levels and unlock achievements in this engaging educational game.

Highlights
  • Combine elements to solve puzzles
  • Fight pollution across 7 continents
  • 135 challenging levels
  • Earn 28 achievements
  • In-game tutorial
Features
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Help clean up pollution in our environment by playing Earth Matters. Combine Air, Earth, Fire and Water Elementals to trigger reactions that enable you to solve puzzles. - Fight pollution across 7 continents and outer space - 135 levels to play - 28 achievements to earn - Complete in-game tutorial

About

Magic Cube Variants

Explore a vast collection of 72 unique magic cube puzzles, from classic shapes to complex variants. Improve your solving speed and learn new techniques with interactive tutorials. Track your progress and aim to beat your personal bests.

Highlights
  • 72 unique magic cube puzzles
  • Megaminx, Pyraminx, Square 1, and more
  • Speed solving practice
  • Personal record tracking
  • Step-by-step tutorials
  • Cuboid and conjoined cube variants
Features
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Dive into the ultimate collection of twisty puzzles! Whether you are a beginner learning the algorithms or a speed cuber looking to break personal records, this app has a challenge for you. All 72 puzzles are free to play, with nothing to unlock. Practice solving, learn through tutorials, or scan your real puzzle and let the app work out the solution. Experience 72 unique 3D magic cubes, including: * Classic cubes from 2x2 up to a massive 7x7 * Megaminx, Pyraminx, and Square-1 * Complex cuboids, skewbs, and conjoined cubes Four modes: * Play Mode: Test your speed solving skills against the timer and climb the Global Leaderboard. * Puzzle Mode: Start with easy 2-move scrambles and progress to mind-bending complexities as you solve. * Learn Mode: Master new twisty puzzles with step-by-step visual tutorials and solving techniques. The basics are free; some advanced tutorials are available as optional in-app purchases. * Scan Mode: Point your camera at your physical puzzle. The app recognizes the stickers and shows you how to solve it move by move, with animated arrows on the cube. Everything is processed on your device, so no photos are uploaded. Works offline: play, learn and scan without an internet connection. Only the Global Leaderboard needs you to be online. Train your brain, improve your logic, and become a magic cube master!

Screenshots

GMG Earth Matters4 screens
Magic Cube Variants4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GMG Earth Matters at 5.0 against Magic Cube Variants's 3.3. GMG Earth Matters also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Magic Cube Variants's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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. GMG Earth Matters sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Magic Cube Variants sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GMG Earth Matters holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GMG Earth Matters ships an update every 6 months, Magic Cube Variants weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
GMG Earth Matters versus Magic Cube Variants: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGMG Earth MattersMagic Cube Variants
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB195 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperGold Medal GamesTobias Glimmerfors

Customer experience

GMG Earth Matters

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Magic Cube Variants

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

GMG Earth Matters

One-time3
  • 1000 Coins$1.99
  • 4000 Coins$4.99
  • 10000 Coins$9.99
6 purchases

Magic Cube Variants

One-time6
  • 3x3x3 Tutorial$0.99
  • Remove ads$0.99
  • Support the developer$0.99
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  • Megaminx Tutorial$0.99
  • Support the developer$4.99
  • Support the developer$9.99

Questions

Is GMG Earth Matters free?
GMG Earth Matters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Magic Cube Variants free?
Magic Cube Variants is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GMG Earth Matters or Magic Cube Variants?
GMG Earth Matters is rated higher. GMG Earth Matters averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Magic Cube Variants averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.
Do GMG Earth Matters or Magic Cube Variants have ads?
Magic Cube Variants shows ads; GMG Earth Matters does not.
Which is updated more often, GMG Earth Matters or Magic Cube Variants?
GMG Earth Matters ships an update every 6 months, and Magic Cube Variants weekly. Most recently, GMG Earth Matters was updated on October 6, 2026 and Magic Cube Variants on October 28, 2026.

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