Comparison

Solviks vs Cube Solver 3D

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

Head to head
About

Solviks

Learn to solve 2x2 and 3x3 cubes with step-by-step tutorials and animations. Solve your own cube with an interactive solver and compete with others in a challenging game mode with global leaderboards.

Highlights
  • 2x2 and 3x3 cube solver
  • Animated solution sequences
  • Detailed tutorials with images
  • Cube solving practice game
  • Global leaderboards
  • Achievements
Features
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This app consists of a cube solver, tutorials and a game. The solver allows you to solve cubes of sizes 2, 3 and 4. You put your cube's colors on a 3D virtual cube or you scan your cube directly with your camera. Then, you can watch an animation of the shortest sequence of moves to solve your cube. The tutorials teach you how to solve cubes of sizes 2, 3 and 4 with detailed explanations, images and animations. The game lets you practice solving cubes of different sizes and designs. Your scores appear in a global leaderboard where you can compare yourself to other players. There are also achievements to unlock. A subscription is required to use the app. Terms of Service: https://yc-apps.github.io/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://yc-apps.github.io/privacy-policy

About

Cube Solver 3D

Solve various 3D puzzles with this app. It provides step-by-step solutions for cubes of different sizes, including Pocket Cube, 3x3, 4x4, and 5x5. It also offers practice modes with timers and statistics for speedcubing, along with lessons and pattern creation tools.

Highlights
  • Solves multiple cube types (2x2, 3x3, 4x4, 5x5)
  • Provides optimal move solutions
  • Speedcubing practice with timer and stats
  • Learning lessons for puzzle solving
  • Custom pattern creation
  • Solves Skewb, Skewb Diamond, Pyraminx, Ivy Cube
Features
Currently charting
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Stuck on a cube? Get the 3D solution in seconds. THE ONLY APP IN THE WORLD THAT SOLVES THE 2x2 MIRROR CUBE Simply describe your puzzle - the app does the rest. - 2x2 family (Pocket, Mirror & Tower Cube): solved in 14 moves or fewer - 3x3 Cube: solved in about 27 moves - 4x4 Cube: solved in about 63 moves - 5x5 Cube: solved in about 136 moves - Skewb: solved in 11 moves maximum - Skewb Diamond: solved in 10 moves maximum - Pyraminx: solved in 11 moves - Ivy Cube: solved in 8 moves maximum - Kilominx: solved in ~44 moves SPEEDCUBING MODE Challenge yourself with random scrambles, a built-in timer, and detailed statistics. Track your best times and improve your performance session after session. LEARN, CREATE & EXPLORE PATTERNS Follow step-by-step lessons to learn solving techniques from scratch. Then go further: create your own patterns or reproduce iconic designs - country flags and classics included. An original way to turn your cube into a canvas. MULTIPLE CUBE DESIGNS Choose from several visual styles, including a colorblind-friendly design - so everyone can enjoy cubing, whatever their vision. Download now and solve smarter. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Solviks4 screens
Cube Solver 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Solviks at none against Cube Solver 3D's shown. Solviks also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Cube Solver 3D's advantage is ratings volume (252K vs 6.2K) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support 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. Solviks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Cube Solver 3D sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Solviks against 4.8 for Cube Solver 3D. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube Solver 3D has 252K ratings behind it against 6.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Solviks's written reviews are positive against 92% of Cube Solver 3D's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Solviks ships an update every 2 months, Cube Solver 3D every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Solviks versus Cube Solver 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolviksCube Solver 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6.2K ratings)4.8 (252K ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.2% of reviews92.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.2K252K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank—#18 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYohan CassaigneLOLAGRE

Customer experience

Solviks

All ratings6,249 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral2.7%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews398 reviews
Positive82.2%
Neutral1.5%
Negative16.3%

Cube Solver 3D

All ratings251,664 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral1.5%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews5,201 reviews
Positive92.1%
Neutral1.5%
Negative6.4%

User reviews

Solviks

From 6.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Solves Rubik's cubes efficiently
  • 👍 Helpful for beginners
  • 🚀 Provides step-by-step solutions
  • 👍 Accurate in solving cubes
  • 🚀 Supports various cube sizes

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Issues with scanning cubes
  • 💰 Paywall for advanced features
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance
  • 🐛 Incorrect solutions at times

Cube Solver 3D

From 252K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Solves cubes quickly
  • 👍 Helpful step-by-step instructions
  • 🙂 Able to solve various cube types
  • 💰 Free to use with no in-app purchases
  • 🎉 Impressive cube solving abilities

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional issues with cube detection
  • ⚠️ Needs precise color input
  • 🕰️ Time-consuming to input colors
  • 📺 Frequent ads interrupting use

Bugs and requests

Solviks

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Fails to recognize valid cube configurations
  • Crashes or freezes on some devices
  • Incorrect color detection on scanned cubes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more cube options (e.g., heat cubes)
  • Improve camera roll functionality
  • Provide more detailed tutorials
  • Offer a slower solving speed option

Cube Solver 3D

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Incorrect solutions for some cube configurations
  • App crashes when trying to solve certain cubes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more cube types (e.g. 5x5, 6x6)
  • Implement camera-based cube scanning
  • Allow customizing color input method
  • Reduce ad frequency or provide ad-free option

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Solviks

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Subscription$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro$4.99
2 purchases

Cube Solver 3D

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription$2.991 Month
  • Annual subscription$12.991 Year

Questions

Is Solviks free?
Solviks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cube Solver 3D free?
Cube Solver 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Solviks or Cube Solver 3D?
Cube Solver 3D is rated higher. Solviks averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.2K ratings, while Cube Solver 3D averages 4.8 from 252K ratings.
Do Solviks or Cube Solver 3D have ads?
Cube Solver 3D shows ads; Solviks does not.
Which is updated more often, Solviks or Cube Solver 3D?
Solviks ships an update every 2 months, and Cube Solver 3D every 3 weeks. Most recently, Solviks was updated on September 24, 2026 and Cube Solver 3D on September 24, 2026.

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