Comparison

Rubix Cube Solver and Guide vs Cube Solver

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

Head to head
About

Rubix Cube Solver and Guide

Solve any Rubik's Cube quickly using AI. Scan or input colors to get the shortest solution. Features include interactive 3D cubes, step-by-step guides, and a competition timer.

Highlights
  • AI-powered instant solving
  • Interactive 3D cube simulator (2x2 to 10x10)
  • Step-by-step solving guide
  • Competition-ready timer with scrambler
  • Cube theme editor
  • Progress tracking
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Solve your Rubik's cube in a few taps, 100% offline, then learn to solve it yourself. The solver runs right on your phone. No internet, no waiting for a server: scan the cube on a plane, on the subway or anywhere without signal and get the moves in seconds. For big cubes there is also the Pro solver: it asks our online solver too, tuned for 4x4, 5x5 and 6x6, and keeps whichever solution is shorter. SOLVER • Fully offline: 2x2, 3x3, 4x4, 5x5 and 6x6 are all solved on your phone • A 3x3 is solved in about 20 moves, as short as our online solver or shorter • Pro solver for 4x4, 5x5 and 6x6: offline and online together, the shorter solution wins (a 5x5 drops from about 100 moves to about 80) • Scan each face with your camera, or paint the colors by hand • Every move is shown on a 3D cube with arrows, one move at a time • Play it at your own speed, or step back when you get lost LEARN • Beginner method in 7 steps: no notation or long algorithms needed • CFOP method: cross, F2L, OLL and PLL • Guides for the 2x2, 4x4, 5x5 and bigger cubes • Finger tricks shown by 3D hands, finger by finger • Cube notation made simple: read moves like R U R' • Pictures you can try in 3D in every lesson PRACTICE • Virtual cube from 2x2 up to 20x20 • A coach that shows your next move, by the beginner method or CFOP • Timer for your real cube, with scrambles, best time and averages of 5 and 12 • 214 patterns to make, from the Superflip to the Checkerboard, 3x3 up to 7x7 • Theme editor to give your cube your own colors In 18 languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Russian, Turkish, Indonesian, Hindi, Bengali, Punjabi, Vietnamese, Thai, Japanese, Korean, Simplified and Traditional Chinese. Happy solving! Rubik's Cube is a trademark of Rubik's Brand Ltd. This app is not made by or connected with Rubik's Brand Ltd. Privacy policy: https://rubik-cube.net/privacy-policy/ Terms of service: https://rubik-cube.net/terms-of-service/

About

Cube Solver

This app provides step-by-step instructions to solve various sizes of cube puzzles, from 2x2 up to 17x17. It offers interactive learning and a digital cube for practice, aiming to teach users how to solve puzzles effectively.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step solving instructions
  • Supports 16 cube sizes (2x2 to 17x17)
  • Interactive learning and tutorials
  • Digital cube for practice
  • High solve rate (89.4%)
Features
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Solve your cube with clear, step-by-step guidance. Scan your physical cube with the camera or enter its colors manually, then follow the solution with animated 3D instructions. SCAN OR ENTER YOUR CUBE Use the camera to capture your cube's colors, or enter them manually. FOLLOW EVERY MOVE IN 3D Move forward, go back, and follow each turn at your own pace. SOLVE SIZES FROM 2x2 TO 17x17 Get solutions for 2x2, 3x3, 4x4, 5x5 and larger cubes, with support up to 17x17. LEARN HOW TO SOLVE Follow beginner-friendly guides for solving 2x2 and 3x3 cubes. PLAY WITH A DIGITAL CUBE Practice moves and explore an interactive 3D cube, even without a physical cube nearby. DISCOVER PATTERNS Try new cube patterns and enjoy a different challenge after your next solve. TIME YOUR SOLVES Practice your speed with the built-in cube timer. CUBE SOLVER PRO Upgrade to Cube Solver Pro for unlimited solves. Available plans, pricing, and purchase options are shown in the app. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. TRADEMARK NOTICE RUBIK’S is a trademark of Spin Master Toys UK Limited. Cube Solver is an independent application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Spin Master Toys UK Limited. Terms of Use: https://www.cube-solver.app/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.cube-solver.app/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Rubix Cube Solver and Guide4 screens
Cube Solver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cube Solver at none against Rubix Cube Solver and Guide's shown. Cube Solver also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (5.8K vs 703). Rubix Cube Solver and Guide's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 54%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Rubix Cube Solver and Guide sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Cube Solver sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. 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 Rubix Cube Solver and Guide against 4.6 for Cube Solver. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube Solver has 5.8K ratings behind it against 703, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Rubix Cube Solver and Guide's written reviews are positive against 54% of Cube Solver's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rubix Cube Solver and Guide ships an update every 3 weeks, Cube Solver every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Rubix Cube Solver and Guide versus Cube Solver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRubix Cube Solver and GuideCube Solver
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (703 ratings) — better4.6 (5.8K ratings)
Positive reviews71.2% of reviews — better53.9% of reviews
Number of ratings7035.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVu DuongPatrick Battisti Forsthofer

Customer experience

Rubix Cube Solver and Guide

All ratings700 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral2.0%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive71.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative25.0%

Cube Solver

All ratings5,751 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral3.6%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews295 reviews
Positive53.9%
Neutral9.2%
Negative36.9%

User reviews

Rubix Cube Solver and Guide

From 703 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast solution
  • 👍 Helpful for solving cubes
  • 👍 Works well with broken cubes
  • 👍 Easy to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Solver not working sometimes
  • 🐛 Incorrect color detection
  • 🔋 Too many ads

Cube Solver

From 5.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Efficient solution
  • 👍 Helpful for solving cubes
  • 💡 Identifies twisted corners

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Limited free usage
  • 🐛 Camera issues
  • 🐛 Inaccurate scanning

Bugs and requests

Rubix Cube Solver and Guide

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Solver not working with certain cube configurations
  • Incorrect color detection causing issues
  • Crashes or freezes on some devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add support for larger cubes (6x6, 7x7, etc.)
  • Add automatic step-by-step solving
  • Add cube simulator feature

Cube Solver

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Cube not solved after following instructions
  • App scrambles cube further instead of solving

Requested features

3 requests
  • More free solves per day
  • Support for irregular cube shapes
  • Improved camera functionality

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Rubix Cube Solver and Guide

Subscriptions3
  • Premium$2.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$9.991 Year
11 purchases

Cube Solver

Subscriptions9
  • Pay-As-You-Go$2.991 Month
  • Pay-As-You-Go$3.991 Month
  • Monthly1 Month trial$3.991 Month
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  • Unlimited Annual3 Days trial$8.991 Year
  • Unlimited Annual$11.991 Year
  • Unlimited Annual3 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Unlimited Annual3 Days trial$17.991 Year
  • Unlimited Annual1 Year trial$17.991 Year
  • Unlimited Annual3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime$5.99
  • Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Rubix Cube Solver and Guide free?
Rubix Cube Solver and Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cube Solver free?
Cube Solver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Rubix Cube Solver and Guide or Cube Solver?
Rubix Cube Solver and Guide is rated higher. Rubix Cube Solver and Guide averages 4.7 out of 5 from 703 ratings, while Cube Solver averages 4.6 from 5.8K ratings.
Do Rubix Cube Solver and Guide or Cube Solver have ads?
Rubix Cube Solver and Guide shows ads; Cube Solver does not.
Which is updated more often, Rubix Cube Solver and Guide or Cube Solver?
Rubix Cube Solver and Guide ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cube Solver every 8 days. Most recently, Rubix Cube Solver and Guide was updated on October 24, 2026 and Cube Solver on October 27, 2026.

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