Solviks vs Cube Solver & Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 2x2 and 3x3 cube solver
- Animated solution sequences
- Detailed tutorials with images
- Cube solving practice game
- Global leaderboards
- Achievements
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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
Cube Solver & Timer
Learn to solve any scrambled 3D cube with step-by-step tutorials and a built-in timer. Track your progress, master algorithms, and explore patterns. Go Pro for advanced training tools and support for larger cube sizes.
- Step-by-step cube solving
- Learn to solve tutorials
- Speedcubing timer
- Cube pattern gallery
- Spaced-repetition trainer
- Algorithm library
- 2x2 and 4x4 support
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Cube Solver Pro turns any scrambled 3D Cube into a step-by-step solution — paint it in or scan it with the camera — and then teaches you to solve it on your own. SOLVE ANY CUBE Paint your cube exactly as it looks, on a flat layout or a fully rotatable 3D cube — or let the camera read it for you (Pro). Tap Solve and follow a clear move-by-move solution at your own pace. Adjustable playback speed lets you slow down and follow along, one turn at a time. LEARN TO SOLVE IT YOURSELF A structured beginner course takes you from zero to a full solve: • Notation — the alphabet of the cube • White cross and white corners • Middle layer • Yellow cross, yellow face and yellow corners Each lesson builds on the last, and your progress is tracked as you go. TIME YOUR SOLVES A full speedcubing timer with everything you'd expect: • Random scrambles in standard notation • Best time, ao5, ao12 and ao100 averages • OK / +2 / DNF penalties • A trend chart to watch yourself get faster IMPRESS WITH PATTERNS A gallery of classic cube patterns — Superflip, Tetris, Four Spots, Six Spots and more — each with its difficulty and the moves to build it. Great for showing off or just giving your cube a new look. GO PRO WHEN YOU'RE READY Everything above is free, with no ads — ever. Cube Solver Pro adds the tools for your next level: • Camera scanning — point your iPhone at each face, the colors are read for you, and you check the result before solving • Spaced-repetition trainer that schedules your algorithm reviews so the right case shows up at the right time • The complete algorithm library: all 57 OLL, 16 PLL and 41 F2L cases, engine-verified • 2x2 support with its own optimal solver, scrambles and timer • 4x4 scrambles, timer and free play Pro is available as a weekly or annual subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. The annual plan includes a 7-day free trial. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and can be managed or cancelled anytime in your App Store account settings. Whether you've never solved a cube in your life or you're chasing a new personal best, Cube Solver Pro has a place for you. Grab your cube — let's solve it. Privacy Policy: https://github.com/DEXIZ31/Cube-Solver-Privacy-Policy/blob/main/Privacy%20Policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cube Solver & Timer at none against Solviks's 3. Cube Solver & Timer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). Solviks's advantage is ratings volume (6.3K vs 10). On price, ads, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Solviks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Cube Solver & Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Cube Solver & Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solviks has 6.3K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Solviks ships an update every 5 weeks, Cube Solver & Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Solviks | Cube Solver & Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (6.3K ratings) | 5.0 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 82.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6.3K — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yohan Cassaigne | Danila Dundukov |
Customer experience
Solviks
Cube Solver & Timer
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 & Timer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Solviks
- Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Yearly Subscription$24.991 Year
- Pro$4.99
Cube Solver & Timer
No in-app purchases
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