Comparison

Solve & Scramble for Dummies 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

Solve & Scramble for Dummies

Features
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"Solve & Scramble" help you solve your scrambled Rubik's cube. Just scan Cube to your iPhone then it shows you how to solve. "Solve & Scramble" allows you to create nice patterns on your Rubik's cube. Just paint a pattern on the iPhone then it shows you how to create.

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

Solve & Scramble for Dummies4 screens
Cube Solver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Solve & Scramble for Dummies at none against Cube Solver's 11. Solve & Scramble for Dummies also leads on iOS requirement (13.6 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Cube Solver sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Solve & Scramble for Dummies asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Solve & Scramble for Dummies ships an update fortnightly, Cube Solver every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Solve & Scramble for Dummies versus Cube Solver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolve & Scramble for DummiesCube Solver
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (5.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—53.9% of reviews
Number of ratings—5.8K — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexandre AMORTILAPatrick Battisti Forsthofer

Bugs and requests

Solve & Scramble for Dummies

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

None

Solve & Scramble for Dummies

No in-app purchases

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 Solve & Scramble for Dummies free?
Solve & Scramble for Dummies is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cube Solver free?
Cube Solver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Solve & Scramble for Dummies or Cube Solver have ads?
Neither Solve & Scramble for Dummies nor Cube Solver shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Solve & Scramble for Dummies or Cube Solver?
Solve & Scramble for Dummies ships an update fortnightly, and Cube Solver every 8 days. Most recently, Solve & Scramble for Dummies was updated on October 9, 2026 and Cube Solver on October 19, 2026.

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