Cube Solver 3D vs NexCube
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
NexCube
This app allows users to time their puzzle cube solves, track personal bests, and analyze performance with detailed statistics. It features a unique competition mode for head-to-head battles and solo modes for various cube sizes.
- Official puzzle cube timing
- Competition Mode for battles
- Solo Mode for 2x2, 3x3, 4x4
- Unique scrambles
- Detailed solve time statistics
- Performance trend analysis
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Now available: the Official NexCube App to measure, store and analyse your best solve times. Unique is the Competition Mode in the app! You can instantly start a battle on your phone and record both times. PUZZLE CUBE TIMING ◆ The Official NexCube App ◆ Competition Mode: Battle with friends on one phone! ◆ Solo Mode: record your best 2x2, 3x3 and 4x4 cube times. ◆ Scrambles: get unique scrambles each time you play. STATISTICS & LEADERBOARDS ◆ Review your best times ◆ Replay specific scrambles. ◆ See average times, 3 out of 5, 10 out of 12, last 50 and more statistics. ◆ See if you are improving over time with trends icons.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Cube Solver 3D at 4.8 against NexCube's 3.0. Cube Solver 3D also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 50%) and ratings volume (252K vs 4). NexCube's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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. Cube Solver 3D sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. NexCube asks for nothing beyond the download.
Cube Solver 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube Solver 3D has 252K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Cube Solver 3D's written reviews are positive against 50% of NexCube's.
Cube Solver 3D ships an update every 3 weeks, NexCube monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cube Solver 3D | NexCube |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (252K ratings) — better | 3.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 92.1% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 252K — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #18 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LOLAGRE | Goliath BV |
Customer experience
Cube Solver 3D
NexCube
Bugs and requests
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
NexCube
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Cube Solver 3D
- Monthly subscription$2.991 Month
- Annual subscription$12.991 Year
NexCube
No in-app purchases
Questions
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