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 helps you solve various cube puzzles using your phone's camera for color recognition. It offers multiple solving methods, a timer for practice, and a wide selection of puzzle types and customization options.

Highlights
  • Camera color recognition
  • Solves 2x2 to 6x6 cubes
  • Supports 12+ puzzle types
  • Multiple solving algorithms (LBL, CFOP, 2-Phase)
  • WCA standard timer and training
  • 30+ themes and backgrounds
Features
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Cube Solver — Unlock all cube solving features Scan & Recognize Scan your cube with camera, auto-detect colors Solves Many Puzzles 2×2 to 6×6 cubes · Pyraminx · Skewb Play Even More Megaminx · Square-1 · Mirror · Cuboid · Skewb Diamond · Pyraminx Crystal · Kilominx · Rediblock · Ivy Three Solving Methods LBL for beginners, CFOP for speed, 2-Phase for the optimal solution Timer & Training WCA standard scrambles, track your progress Themes & Styles 30+ themes and gradient backgrounds • Solves 2×2 to 6×6 cubes, Pyraminx, and Skewb • Play 12+ puzzle types in interactive 3D • Three algorithms: LBL, CFOP, 2-Phase • Camera scan auto-recognition • WCA standard timer & training • 30+ themes & gradient backgrounds Privacy Policy: https://zeroplay.io/docs/legal/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Rubix Cube Solver and Guide4 screens
Cube Solver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Rubix Cube Solver and Guide at 4.7 against Cube Solver's 4.1. Rubix Cube Solver and Guide also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 50%) and ratings volume (705 vs 15). Cube Solver's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, 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

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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rubix Cube Solver and Guide holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rubix Cube Solver and Guide has 705 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Rubix Cube Solver and Guide's written reviews are positive against 50% of Cube Solver's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rubix Cube Solver and Guide ships an update every 3 weeks, Cube Solver every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 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 (705 ratings) — better4.1 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews71.2% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings705 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVu DuongZeroPlay Ltd.

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 ratings15 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
10 purchases

Cube Solver

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
One-time9
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  • Spring Festival$0.99
  • 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 705 ratings, while Cube Solver averages 4.1 from 15 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 2 months. Most recently, Rubix Cube Solver and Guide was updated on November 12, 2026 and Cube Solver on November 12, 2026.

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