Comparison

StringMaster vs Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial

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

Head to head
About

StringMaster

This comprehensive music learning app offers tools for chord building, scale visualization, songwriting, and instrument tuning. It supports a wide range of instruments and provides features for both beginners and seasoned musicians.

Highlights
  • Chord building and detection
  • Scale visualization and playback
  • Songwriting tools
  • Chromatic tuner and metronome
  • Fretboard learning
  • Alternate tuning and capo support
  • Piano keyboard mapping
Features
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Introducing StringMaster, the original heart of the StringMaster family of applications that represent the pinnacle of advanced music applications for iPad and Mac, tailored for musicians ranging from relative beginners to seasoned guitarists. The StringMaster family has five versions catering to diverse needs with StringMaster providing most of the features of the Pro version, with the exception of Fretlight Guitar support and the Jam/MIDI capability, though in app upgrades are available for these features. Unlock a world of possibilities with support for chord building and detection, chord tones, scales, and songwriting, backed by a chromatic tuner, metronome, fretboard learning, flexible alternate tuning and capo support for any instrument in any orientation, and more. The StringMaster family boasts over 150,000 users and having held the #1 Music App position in 34 countries. It supports an array of instruments, from acoustic and electric guitars to bass guitars, banjos, mandolins, ukuleles, pianos, and even balalaikas. Dive into a rich sound library with distortion, reverb, or piano options for any instrument. Whether you're a guitarist, bassist, or multi-instrumentalist, StringMaster has you covered. Key features include chord building and detection, a comprehensive fretboard learning system, advanced songwriting tools, and flexible alternate tuning and capo support for any instrument in any orientation. StringMaster 4 introduces piano keyboard support, allowing seamless mapping of guitar chords to the piano keyboard. Explore the robust capabilities of StringMaster: * Play and discover chords and fingering with natural tones. * Display and play scales, including scale runs up the fretboard. * Visualize chord notes, suggested fingering, and Chord Tones. * Utilize the unique Note Finding capability to learn notes and their relative positions on the fretboard. * Benefit from the integrated Chromatic Tuner and Metronome, playable in the background. * Leverage StringMaster's chord-naming algorithms based on finger positions. * Unleash your creativity with the Song Writer, recommending chord progressions and facilitating songwriting. * Master instruments by comparing chords, patterns, and fingerings across a variety of instruments. * Output MIDI from played notes. Experience the next level of musical exploration and education with StringMaster – where versatility meets excellence. Join the global community of musicians who have made StringMaster their go-to app for musical innovation. Download StringMaster now and elevate your musical journey to new heights! Note that the App Purchase of StringMaster Pro includes full Fretlight Wireless support as well as the "Jam" capability.

About

Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial

Learn to solve a Rubik's Cube with interactive 3D lessons, an auto-solver, and a virtual coach. Track your progress with a pro timer and discover fun cube patterns. Gamified learning with achievements and streaks makes mastering the puzzle engaging.

Highlights
  • Interactive 3D tutorials
  • Smart auto-solver
  • 3D practice mode
  • Pro speedcubing timer
  • Create cube patterns
  • Gamified learning with achievements
Features
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Stuck on a scrambled Rubik's Cube? Point your camera at it and the solver shows you the exact solution, move by move. Then learn to solve it yourself with step-by-step 3D lessons. This app turns the world's most iconic puzzle into something you can master in a single afternoon. No memorizing 50-page PDFs. No pausing and rewinding YouTube videos. Just clear, interactive 3D lessons that walk you through every move. FROM YOUR FIRST SOLVE TO YOUR FASTEST Pick up the cube for the first time and solve it today. Already solving? Sharpen your technique and crush your personal best. WHAT'S INSIDE • Camera Scanner. Point your camera at the cube and the solver reads the colors automatically. No more tapping in 54 stickers by hand. • Instant Auto-Solver. Scan your cube or paint its colors on screen and get the exact solution, move by move, in seconds. • Step-by-Step 3D Tutorials. 7 stages from "what's a Rubik's Cube?" to a full solve, every move animated in 3D. Zero guesswork. • 3D Practice Mode. Spin a virtual cube with auto-scrambles and build real muscle memory without wearing out your physical cube. • Speedcubing Timer. Official scrambles, full solve history, and Personal Best tracking. See yourself get faster. • 2x2 Pocket Cube. Its own optimal solver, camera scan, and 3D practice mode. • 15+ Cube Patterns. Checkerboard, Superflip, Tetris, and more. Learn to create show-stopping designs. • Notation Guide. F, B, U, D, R, L finally make sense, with animated demos for every move and combo. STAY MOTIVATED • Meet Cubey, your animated coach who celebrates every milestone • Level up, earn badges, and complete daily challenges • Build a solving streak and watch your stats climb • Share beautiful achievement cards with friends WORKS EVERYWHERE • 36 languages with full RTL support • No account required Stop staring at a scrambled cube. Start solving it. Download now. Your first solve is closer than you think.

Screenshots

Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial at Free against StringMaster's $14.99. Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial also leads on ratings volume (3.3K vs 24) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). StringMaster's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (80% vs 52%). On rating, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial is free to download; StringMaster costs $14.99 up front. StringMaster sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 StringMaster against 4.6 for Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial has 3.3K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of StringMaster's written reviews are positive against 52% of Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StringMaster ships an update every 3 months, Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
StringMaster versus Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStringMasterRubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (24 ratings) — better4.6 (3.3K ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better51.7% of reviews
Number of ratings243.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size172 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGreat Apptitude Pty LtdItiel Maimon

Customer experience

StringMaster

All ratings23 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral5.7%
Negative14.3%

Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial

All ratings3,330 ratings
Positive88.3%
Neutral4.2%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews238 reviews
Positive51.7%
Neutral6.3%
Negative42.0%

Bugs and requests

StringMaster

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezes or crashes
  • Incorrect or inconsistent step-by-step instructions
  • Inability to fully solve the Rubik's cube

Requested features

3 requests
  • More advanced solving algorithms
  • Ability to solve cubes with twisted corners
  • Interactive tutorials with animations

In-app purchases

2 purchases

StringMaster

One-time2
  • Fretlight Support$4.99
  • StringMaster Pro Upgrade$7.99
1 purchases

Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial

One-time1
  • Premium – Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is StringMaster free?
StringMaster costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial free?
Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, StringMaster or Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial?
StringMaster is rated higher. StringMaster averages 4.7 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial averages 4.6 from 3.3K ratings.
Do StringMaster or Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial have ads?
Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial shows ads; StringMaster does not.
Which is updated more often, StringMaster or Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial?
StringMaster ships an update every 3 months, and Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial every 5 weeks. Most recently, StringMaster was updated on October 4, 2026 and Rubik's Cube Solver & Tutorial on October 7, 2026.

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