Comparison

Rubix Cube Solver and Guide vs Cube Solver & Timer

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 & Timer

Learn to solve any scrambled 3D cube with step-by-step tutorials and a built-in timer. Track your progress, master algorithms, and explore patterns. Go Pro for advanced training tools and support for larger cube sizes.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step cube solving
  • Learn to solve tutorials
  • Speedcubing timer
  • Cube pattern gallery
  • Spaced-repetition trainer
  • Algorithm library
  • 2x2 and 4x4 support
Features
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Cube Solver Pro turns any scrambled 3x3 cube into a step-by-step solution, free — and then teaches you to solve it on your own. Go Pro for solutions to scanned cubes and to the 2x2 and 4x4. SOLVE YOUR 3x3, FREE Paint your cube exactly as it looks, on a flat layout or a fully rotatable 3D cube. Tap Solve and follow a clear move-by-move solution at your own pace. Adjustable playback speed lets you slow down and follow along, one turn at a time. SCAN WITH THE CAMERA On iPhone, point the camera at each face and the colors are read for you — scanning is free at every size (2x2, 3x3, 4x4). Check the result, fix any sticker by tapping it, and get the solution with Pro. LEARN TO SOLVE IT YOURSELF A structured beginner course takes you from zero to a full solve: • Notation — the alphabet of the cube • White cross and white corners • Middle layer • Yellow cross, yellow face and yellow corners Each lesson builds on the last, and your progress is tracked as you go. TIME YOUR SOLVES A full speedcubing timer with everything you'd expect: • Random scrambles in standard notation • Best time, ao5, ao12 and ao100 averages • OK / +2 / DNF penalties • A trend chart to watch yourself get faster IMPRESS WITH PATTERNS A gallery of classic cube patterns — Superflip, Tetris, Four Spots, Six Spots and more — each with its difficulty and the moves to build it. Great for showing off or just giving your cube a new look. GO PRO WHEN YOU'RE READY The 3x3 solver, lessons, timer, patterns and camera scanning are free, with no ads — ever. Cube Solver Pro adds: • Solutions for scanned cubes, at every size • Spaced-repetition trainer that schedules your algorithm reviews so the right case shows up at the right time • The complete algorithm library: all 57 OLL, 16 PLL and 41 F2L cases, engine-verified • 2x2 solutions — paint, turn or scan your 2x2 for free, then get its optimal solution • 4x4 solutions — paint, turn or scan your 4x4 for free, then get a full solution or a nine-step walkthrough Pro is available as a weekly or annual subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Some plans include a free trial; its length and the price after it are shown before you confirm. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and can be managed or cancelled anytime in your App Store account settings. Whether you've never solved a cube in your life or you're chasing a new personal best, Cube Solver Pro has a place for you. Grab your cube — let's solve it. Privacy Policy: https://github.com/DEXIZ31/Cube-Solver-Privacy-Policy/blob/main/Privacy%20Policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Rubix Cube Solver and Guide4 screens
Cube Solver & Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cube Solver & Timer at none against Rubix Cube Solver and Guide's shown. Cube Solver & Timer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Rubix Cube Solver and Guide's advantage is ratings volume (705 vs 10). On price, update cadence, 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 & Timer sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cube Solver & Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rubix Cube Solver and Guide has 705 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rubix Cube Solver and Guide ships an update every 3 weeks, Cube Solver & Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Rubix Cube Solver and Guide versus Cube Solver & Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRubix Cube Solver and GuideCube Solver & Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (705 ratings)5.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings705 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVu DuongDanila Dundukov

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 & Timer

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
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 & Timer

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
9 purchases

Cube Solver & Timer

Subscriptions7
  • Weekly Cuby Pro Access3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Weekly Cuby Pro Membership$3.997 Days
  • Weekly Cuby Pro Membership3 Days trial$3.997 Days
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  • Yearly Pro Access Special Offer$9.991 Year
  • Yearly Cuby Pro Access$9.991 Year
  • Yearly Cuby Pro Membership7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Cuby Pro Membership$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Cuby Pro Access$17.99
  • Lifetime Cuby Pro Membership$34.99

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 & Timer free?
Cube Solver & Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Rubix Cube Solver and Guide or Cube Solver & Timer?
Cube Solver & Timer is rated higher. Rubix Cube Solver and Guide averages 4.7 out of 5 from 705 ratings, while Cube Solver & Timer averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.
Do Rubix Cube Solver and Guide or Cube Solver & Timer have ads?
Rubix Cube Solver and Guide shows ads; Cube Solver & Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Rubix Cube Solver and Guide or Cube Solver & Timer?
Rubix Cube Solver and Guide ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cube Solver & Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Rubix Cube Solver and Guide was updated on November 3, 2026 and Cube Solver & Timer on October 31, 2026.

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