# Barber Chop vs Cube Solver 3D

The clearest difference is rating: Cube Solver 3D at 4.8 against Barber Chop's 4.2. Cube Solver 3D also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 50%) and ratings volume (252K vs 8.3K). Barber Chop's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Barber Chop sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month 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.

Cube Solver 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube Solver 3D has 252K ratings behind it against 8.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Barber Chop's written reviews are positive against 92% of Cube Solver 3D's.

Barber Chop ships an update every 5 weeks, Cube Solver 3D every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Barber Chop | Cube Solver 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (8.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barber-chop/id625978965/reviews) | **[4.8 (252K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-solver-3d/id1673039373/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8.3K | **252K** |
| Positive reviews | 49.8% of reviews | **92.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | #130 | **#16** |
| Size | 317 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lajeune and Associates, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/625978968) | [LOLAGRE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673039375) |

## What reviewers say

### Barber Chop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barber-chop/id625978965)

**Currently charting:** #130 Top Free · Family (US App Store)

This app offers a virtual hair salon and barber shop experience with a diverse cast of characters representing various ethnicities, genders, and abilities. Aspiring stylists can practice cutting, designing, and styling hair using realistic tools and share their creations.

**Highlights:** Diverse character selection, Realistic hair cutting tools, Hair design and styling, Share creations on social media, Undo and zoom functionality, Save designs to photo album

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Become OG Member | $5.99 | per month |
| Coin pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin pack of 150 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Selfie Tool | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin pack of 500 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Wallpaper | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coloring Tool | $7.99 | one-time |
| VIP Lock | $8.99 | one-time |
| Coin pack of 1250 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Forced Ads | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and entertaining
- 👍 Realistic hair cutting experience
- 💡 Ability to get creative with haircuts
- 👍 Good for learning hair cutting skills

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and black screen issues
- 🐛 Unrealistic hair physics and cutting mechanics
- 🔍 Limited character and tool selection
- 💸 Excessive ads and in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch for many users
- Cutting tools don't work as expected
- Saved haircuts not persisting between sessions
- Frequent freezing and performance issues

**Requested features**

- Add more hair styling tools like combs and brushes
- Implement a more realistic hair cutting system
- Expand character selection and customization options
- Reduce ads and make more features freely available


### Cube Solver 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-solver-3d/id1673039373)

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Free · Family, #165 Top Free · Puzzle (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription | $12.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect solutions for some cube configurations
- App crashes when trying to solve certain cubes

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Barber Chop free?

Barber Chop 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, Barber Chop or Cube Solver 3D?

Cube Solver 3D is rated higher. Barber Chop averages 4.2 out of 5 from 8.3K ratings, while Cube Solver 3D averages 4.8 from 252K ratings.

### Do Barber Chop or Cube Solver 3D have ads?

Both Barber Chop and Cube Solver 3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Barber Chop or Cube Solver 3D?

Barber Chop ships an update every 5 weeks, and Cube Solver 3D every 3 weeks. Most recently, Barber Chop was updated on October 1, 2026 and Cube Solver 3D on October 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Barber Chop or Cube Solver 3D?

Barber Chop currently peaks at #130 in the App Store charts, and Cube Solver 3D at #16. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*