# Magic Cube Collection vs Magic Cube Variants

The clearest difference is rating: Magic Cube Collection at 4.5 against Magic Cube Variants's 3.0. Magic Cube Collection also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (494 vs 2). Magic Cube Variants's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic Cube Collection sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Magic Cube Variants sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Magic Cube Collection holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Cube Collection has 494 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Magic Cube Collection ships an update every 2 months, Magic Cube Variants weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Cube Collection | Magic Cube Variants |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (494 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-cube-collection/id1673372616/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-cube-variants/id6748606253/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **494** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 69.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 115 MB | 164 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Jamolbek Berdikulov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1663188323) | [Tobias Glimmerfors](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826528026) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic Cube Collection

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-cube-collection/id1673372616)

Engage with a diverse collection of cube puzzles on your mobile device. This app provides a range of difficulty levels and cube types, from beginner-friendly to expert challenges, with realistic visuals and controls.

**Highlights:** 25+ cube puzzles, 3x3 Cube solver, 2x2-7x7 cubes, Mirror and Glow cubes, Intuitive touch controls, Realistic animations

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Space Pack | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Amazing app, best ever
- 👍 Great for learning cubing
- 👍 Solves cubes and shows corner twists
- 👍 Good for those who can't afford cubes
- 👍 Helpful for learning Rubik's cube

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Unexpected charges, expensive
- 🤔 Not all cubes are solvable
- 🚫 Cannot turn properly, no double layer moves
- 🐌 Solver model is slow

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 Cannot solve larger cubes (7x7, 10x10)
- 🐛 Cannot turn properly, no double layer moves
- 🐛 Solver model is slow

**Requested features**

- Add more cubes (7x7, 10x10, 21x21, peraminx)
- Add 7x7, 6x6, 5x5, 4x4 solvers
- Add a button to speed up the model
- Add a graph like Asolver app
- Add a picture cube solver and scrambler


### Magic Cube Variants

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-cube-variants/id6748606253)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3x3x3 Tutorial | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Support the developer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Megaminx Tutorial | $0.99 | one-time |
| Support the developer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Support the developer | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Cube Collection free?

Magic Cube Collection 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, Magic Cube Collection or Magic Cube Variants?

Magic Cube Collection is rated higher. Magic Cube Collection averages 4.5 out of 5 from 494 ratings, while Magic Cube Variants averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Magic Cube Collection or Magic Cube Variants have ads?

Magic Cube Variants shows ads; Magic Cube Collection does not.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Cube Collection or Magic Cube Variants?

Magic Cube Collection ships an update every 2 months, and Magic Cube Variants weekly. Most recently, Magic Cube Collection was updated on September 22, 2026 and Magic Cube Variants on September 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*