# Cube Solver vs Cube Master

The clearest difference is ads: Cube Solver at none against Cube Master's shown. Cube Solver also leads on ratings volume (5.7K vs 434). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cube Solver sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Cube Master sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cube Solver holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube Solver has 5.7K ratings behind it against 434, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Cube Solver's written reviews are positive against 49% of Cube Master's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cube Solver | Cube Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-solver-scan-and-solve/id6446096806/reviews)** | [4.4 (434 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-master-cube-puzzle-3d/id6447536204/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.7K** | 434 |
| Positive reviews | **53.9% of reviews** | 48.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Patrick Battisti Forsthofer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634959033) | [Vu Duong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649266013) |

## What reviewers say

### Cube Solver

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-solver-scan-and-solve/id6446096806)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pay-As-You-Go | $2.99 | per month |
| Pay-As-You-Go | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Annual | $8.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Annual | $11.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Annual | $17.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Annual | $17.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $5.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Cube not solved after following instructions
- App scrambles cube further instead of solving

**Requested features**

- More free solves per day
- Support for irregular cube shapes
- Improved camera functionality


### Cube Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-master-cube-puzzle-3d/id6447536204)

Explore a vast collection of 3D Rubik's Cube simulators, from classic sizes to unique puzzle variations. Train your brain with intuitive controls and a free camera view. Perfect for puzzle enthusiasts and those curious about cube challenges.

**Highlights:** 3D puzzle simulators, Variety of Rubik's Cube types, Smooth and easy controls, Free camera rotation, Zoom functionality, Automated solving timer, Leaderboard

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Wide variety of twisty puzzles
- 👍 Good for Rubik's cube enthusiasts
- 👍 App is fun and engaging
- 👍 Offers unique cube types (mirror/bump)
- 👍 Good history/info on cubes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Too many ads
- 👎 Camera is very slow
- 👎 No solver functionality
- 👎 Cube can be hard to turn/spin
- 👎 Membership for a cube game is disliked

**Reported bugs**

- Clock buttons not pressable
- Square-1 not registering as solved
- Ads reset solve progress
- Ads remain in paid version

**Requested features**

- Add more twisty puzzles (barrels, windmill, Polaris, ivy, etc.)
- Allow users to create their own twisty puzzles
- Make it a twisty puzzle simulator like on computer
- Add AI solving or instructions to teach solving
- Add V-Cube 33x33, 50x50, 100x100


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cube Solver free?

Cube Solver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cube Master free?

Cube Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cube Solver or Cube Master?

Cube Solver is rated higher. Cube Solver averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while Cube Master averages 4.4 from 434 ratings.

### Do Cube Solver or Cube Master have ads?

Cube Master shows ads; Cube Solver does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cube Solver or Cube Master?

Cube Solver ships an update weekly, and Cube Master weekly. Most recently, Cube Solver was updated on October 14, 2026 and Cube Master on October 13, 2026.

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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.*